Peter Siu

Peter Siu

iGaming.org Editor/Team Leader
Peter is a former poker-pro, turned crypto enthusiast with 8+ years’ experience in operational roles dealing with all online gaming verticals within large iGaming companies, including Flutter and Entain. Now an expert in the field of Sports Betting, Casino, iGaming, and Poker, he is our team leader and editor. When not working, Peter can be found in the gym or playing sports like football, tennis and more recently padel.

EXPERTISE

  • Crypto
  • Poker
  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles


PancakeSwap Revolutionizes Gaming Landscape with Web3 Integration

By launching its gaming marketplace, decentralized exchange PancakeSwap has revolutionized the conventional gaming industry This is a significant change, as it integrates web3 components like NFTs and cryptocurrencies with traditional gaming One of the leading companies in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space, PancakeSwap, just expanded into..
2 years ago

Cathie Wood Forecasts a Bitcoin Best Case Scenario of $650,000

In a recent Yahoo! Finance interview, Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, predicted a significant rise in Bitcoin's value, with a potential to reach $600,000 to $650,000 What you need to know Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, predicts Bitcoin's price could rise to between $600,000 and $650,000 Ark Invest, managing $671 billion in assets,..
2 years ago

West Virginia Joins Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement for Online Poker Expansion

Becoming the fifth state in the US to join the revolutionary Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) is a major accomplishment for West Virginia With this change, gamers from Nevada, Michigan, Delaware, and New Jersey can now communicate with each other in online poker games within the state Enhancing Online Poker Opportunities It is..
2 years ago

Binance Protects Users in $12.5 Million Hack Attempt

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently demonstrated its commitment to security by thwarting a major hacking attempt CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) revealed that the company managed to freeze a significant portion of funds that were stolen from its client executives during a business trip in Montenegro The executives were compelled to drain..
2 years ago

Hong Kong-Based E-Gaming Firm Boyaa to Inject $100M into Digital Assets

Hong Kong-based e-gaming company Boyaa Interactive has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest significantly in cryptocurrencies The company is proposing to allocate $100 million for the acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other digital assets, signaling a strong confidence in the future of these cryptocurrencies What You Need to..
2 years ago

Blockchain.com Secures $110 Million in Series E Funding

Crypto platform Blockchaincom has successfully secured a investment of $110 million in a recent Series E funding round This round saw the participation of renowned firms such as Baillie Gifford, Lakestar, LSVP, and notably Coinbase Ventures Kingsway Capital, with Manny Stotz at its helm and managing assets worth $5 billion, led this round of..
2 years ago

Coinbase Envisions Crypto Market Transformation Through Bitcoin Spot ETFs

The massive bitcoin exchange Coinbase recently released a paper outlining the potential game-changing effects of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US market If authorized, these ETFs may attract a swarm of fresh investors from unexplored markets, according to Coinbase's prediction As per Coinbase, the authorization of spot bitcoin..
2 years ago

WSOP Paradise Parlay Brings Cash Rewards to 2023 Bahamas Series

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) and GGPoker are teaming up to offer poker enthusiasts an exciting new challenge for the upcoming 2023 WSOP Paradise series in the Bahamas This event, scheduled for December 3-14, promises to be a major attraction for players worldwide To add to the excitement, the WSOP Paradise Parlay has been introduced This..
2 years ago

Indian High Court Lifts Ban on Online Poker and Rummy

Last week, the Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu, India, delivered a landmark ruling favorable to the online poker industry It overturned the state's blanket ban on games of chance, which had included poker and rummy The court's decision, recognizing poker and rummy as games of skill, has significant implications for the booming online gaming market..
2 years ago

Bechahed Tops 1,095 Players for PokerStars NAPT Win at Resorts World Las Vegas

Sami Bechahed, a French poker dealer, on Sunday claimed the title at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas Main Event at Resorts World Beating a field of 1,095 players in the $1,650 buy-in tournament, Bechahed secured a substantial win of $268,945 Reflecting on his victory, Bechahed acknowledged the skill of his opponents,..
2 years ago

Raoul Pal Foresees Ethereum’s Superior Performance

New times come with new expectations Ethereum (ETH) is predicted by Raoul Pal, a macro expert and former Goldman Sachs executive, to surpass Bitcoin (BTC) in performance Pal, who has a significant following of one million on social media, bases his prediction on the Tom Demark Sequential indicator This tool is designed to pinpoint potential trend..
2 years ago

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Opens New 30-Table Poker Room

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has expanded its offerings with the opening of a new, fully operational poker room This room, operational 24/7, features 30 tables to accommodate the growing poker community In addition, the resort has introduced an exciting 'Bad Beat' Jackpot, which is a collaborative effort with Great Blue Heron Casino..
2 years ago

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass $1 Billion in Unrealized Gains

MicroStrategy, a leading business software company, has made headlines with its massive investment in bitcoin (BTC) The company, steered by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, a vocal supporter of bitcoin, has accumulated over 158,000 bitcoins This strategic move has now resulted in unrealized gains exceeding $11 billion, a significant milestone..
2 years ago

MGM Resorts Announces 2023 Q3 Revenues of $4 Billion

MGM Resorts International has just disclosed its third-quarter earnings for 2023, revealing an impressive revenue leap to $4 billion This surge is predominantly driven by its Macau operations, which saw an 829% increase following the easing of travel restrictions Despite facing a cybersecurity incident and the sale of The Mirage and Gold Strike..
2 years ago

Flutter Q3 Results: FanDuel Drives Revenue Surge, UK & Ireland Share Grows

Flutter Entertainment has announced its third-quarter results, revealing a notable 76% revenue increase to £204 billion, with FanDuel’s exceptional performance in the United States significantly contributing to this achievement Despite this uplift, Sportsbet's operations in Australia faced downturns FanDuel's Expansion and US Market..
2 years ago

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Block Transactions with Chinese Blockchain Firms

Concerned about the security and privacy consequences of such engagements in the cryptocurrency business, US legislators have presented a measure that seeks to ban federal government personnel from transacting with blockchain companies located in China This is a big development Additionally, the measure, dubbed the Creating Legal Accountability..
2 years ago

Animoca Brands Japan and KLKTN Partner with Cool Cats Group for Japanese Anime Expansion

In a calculated move, Cool Cats Group, Animoca Brands Japan, and KLKTN, two companies operating under the same corporate roof, have teamed together to enter the Japanese anime industry using web3 technology As part of the partnership, Animoca Brands Japan has acquired a share in Cool Cats Group, and KLKTN has received Cool Cats NFTs for their..
2 years ago

Bitcoin Outperforming Gold and U.S. Stock Market in 2023

The year 2023 has seen Bitcoin soar to impressive heights, achieving a gain of 110 percent since January 1st This performance starkly outshines the S&P 500’s increase of just under 14 percent and gold’s rise of 880 percent, with the flagship cryptocurrency eclipsing both traditional assets While the gains in both gold and the S&P..
2 years ago

Jason Koon Secures a Historic Tenth Title in Triton Poker Series

Jason Koon has solidified his lead in the Triton Poker series, outpacing his closest rivals with a massive number of titles The accomplished 38-year-old American clinched his tenth tour victory this weekend On November 4, during the Triton Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, Koon emerged victorious in the $26,000 pot-limit Omaha turbo event..
2 years ago

Sentencing Prospects for Sam Bankman-Fried. Legal Experts Weigh In

A number of criminal accusations have been found against Sam Bankman-Fried, the once-famous entrepreneur who founded the FTX cryptocurrency exchange Legal professionals are making assumptions about how long he may be imprisoned as his sentencing is approaching Bankman-Fried might spend the next few decades in prison, experts predict, even if the..
2 years ago