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


Tencent Launches Digital Yuan Smart Contract Enterprise Credit Platform

WeChat's parent firm Tencent has revealed a cutting-edge platform for digital yuan smart contracts corporate credit solutions that is intended to transform the way small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) access financial services This innovative platform represents a significant advancement in the fields of digital currency and smart contract..
3 years ago

Jack Dorsey’s Generosity Fuels St. Louis’ Fight Against Poverty

The co-founder of Twitter and current CEO of Square Inc, Jack Dorsey, has made a bold effort to fight poverty by committing a generous $1 million to launch the St Louis Guaranteed Basic Income (STL GBI) Pilot Program The plan, which the city of St Louis just launched, would give participants a $500 monthly stipend for 18 months, and is expected to..
3 years ago

Day Six and Seven Highlights in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

As the Bankman-Fried trial progresses, two pivotal days – Day 6 and Day 7 – have provided the courtroom and the world with a clearer understanding of the machinations behind the scenes of Alameda and FTX The testimonies given over these two days paint a gripping tale of ambition, alleged misconduct, and the ripple effect of corporate decisions..
3 years ago

Day Five Highlights in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

The trial of FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (commonly referred to as SBF), took yet again another interesting turn on its fifth day Witnesses, including SBF's former girlfriend and the previous CEO of Alameda, Caroline Ellison, testified, shedding light on some murky financial practices A Deep Dive into SBF's Actions Caroline Ellison, who had..
3 years ago

Scam Targets High-Profile Poker Players, Straining Rivalry

Benjamin "Blank Check Ben" Lee and "Wes Side" Wesley Fei, both known Hustler Casino Live players, are putting their differences aside An alleged scam aimed to exploit their tense relationship, as detailed in a blog post by Lee and reported by PokerNews Last August, an anonymous WordPress post accused Wesley of cheating someone out of $250,000..
3 years ago

Fidelity Digital Assets Advocates Special Evaluation of Bitcoin in Crypto Portfolios

Fidelity, the third-largest asset manager in the world with a whopping $424 trillion in discretionary assets under management (AUM), is a staunch advocate of Bitcoin (BTC) Its subsidiary, Fidelity Digital Assets (FDA), is entirely focused on the cryptocurrency investing market FDA offers a unique perspective in its most recent research paper,..
3 years ago

DeFi Gaming: What Is It and How Does It Work?

DeFi gaming is a new and exciting trend that combines the worlds of gaming and decentralized finance (DeFi) DeFi gaming, also known as play-to-earn or GameFi, is a form of gaming that allows players to earn cryptocurrency by playing games and engaging in various financial activities, such as staking, lending, borrowing, and trading DeFi gaming..
3 years ago

SEC Challenges Crypto Asset Value in Legal Battle with Coinbase

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a strong case in a recent judicial battle that digital assets don't have any intrinsic value A court motion against Coinbase, the top US bitcoin exchange, revealed the SEC's position The regulatory body claims that because digital assets depend on an ecosystem to create demand, they are unable..
3 years ago

The Latest Developments and Opportunities in the US Sports Betting Market

The US sports betting market is one of the most dynamic and lucrative sectors in the gambling industry With the legalization of sports betting in many states, the market has witnessed a surge in demand, innovation, and competition In this article, we will explore some of the latest developments and opportunities in the US sports betting market,..
3 years ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Praises Bitcoin’s Potential for Transparency and Fears CBDC

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and the creator of Worldcoin, has become an unusual supporter of Bitcoin, the decentralized digital money Altman praised Bitcoin as a "super logical" advancement on the technical road that offers freedom from governmental authority while battling corruption in a recent interview on "The Joe Rogan Experience"..
3 years ago

How to Play Online Poker – A Beginner’s Guide to Poker Rules and Variations

Online poker is one of the most popular and exciting forms of gambling in the world Millions of people play online poker every day, either for fun or for real money But how do you get started with online poker What are the basic rules and concepts that you need to know And what are the different types of poker games that you can play online In..
3 years ago

Crypto Exchange Binance Introduces UK-Specific Domain for Regulation

Binance, the world's premier crypto exchange, is introducing a fresh domain exclusively for its British clientele This move ensures they meet the updated financial promotion guidelines set by the UK, especially concerning crypto product advertisements The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) implemented new regulations last June These..
3 years ago

Day Four Highlights in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

Gary Wang, once a pivotal figure at FTX as its CTO, recently shared revealing insights into the operations of FTX and Alameda Research Highlighted were concerns around the financial handling, where Alameda Research seemed to have extracted more than the profit FTX generated through its fees At a point, this discrepancy soared to a staggering $20..
3 years ago

Pantera Capital CEO Foresees Bitcoin Doubling Annually

Dan Morehead, the CEO of Pantera Capital, recently shared his perspective on Bitcoin's current price trajectory in an appearance with CNBC Despite Bitcoin's recent stagnant price, Morehead remains optimistic about its growth potential He stated, “Bitcoin has a 14-year trend growth of 145% a year That’s kind of my general forecast It’ll..
3 years ago

Day Three Highlights in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

The criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former founder of FTX, progressed into its third day on Thursday The New York courthouse saw the continuation of testimonies that began promptly at 10 am The spotlight shifted to Adam Yedidia during this session An old college buddy of Bankman-Fried from their days at MIT, Yedidia was later employed..
3 years ago

ECB Faces Uncertainty Over Digital Euro In Between Lawmakers’ Concerns

Stefan Berger, a member of the European Parliament, recently reported that the European Central Bank (ECB) is not about to make an urgent decision regarding the deployment of a digital euro in a report dated October 5 Berger stressed that before the ECB can decide definitively whether to move forward with a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a..
3 years ago

Day Two Highlights in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

The highly-anticipated trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is in full swing As the fraud allegations unfold, Senior District Judge Lewis A Kaplan directs the proceedings while Assistant US Attorney Nicolas Roos spearheads the prosecution Mark Cohen is representing Bankman-Fried By 11:20 am ET, Judge Kaplan finalized the jury—comprising..
3 years ago

Fantasy Sports Game Sorare Launches Referral Credits in Program Revamp

Fantasy sports enthusiasts using Sorare will see a significant change in the platform's Referral Program this October Instead of awarding digital player cards, Sorare is introducing Referral Credits So, What's Different The key shift is the introduction of these Referral Credits These credits, which essentially act as coupons, allow managers to..
3 years ago

Wondr Nation Spearheads Responsible Gaming Project

Wondr Nation, under the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, has rolled out the Wondr Nation Responsible and Sustainable Gaming Fund, underlining its commitment to ethical gaming practices UConn School Receives Significant Boost A big winner in this move is the University of Connecticut School of Medicine They've been awarded a grant of $250,000..
3 years ago

Day One Highlights in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, is underway in New York City, marking a significant chapter in the cryptocurrency world Charged with seven counts, including wire fraud and money laundering, this legal battle holds profound implications for both the defendant and the crypto industry At the heart of this trial is the..
3 years ago