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.

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  • Crypto
  • Poker
  • iGaming
  • Casino

Peter's latest articles

KuCoin Names Adam Scott as First Global Brand Ambassador

Crypto exchange KuCoin is stepping into professional sports with a three-year partnership with golf star Adam Scott The deal, valued in the eight-figure range, makes Scott the platform’s first Global Brand Ambassador and signals a new era for the exchange as it seeks to strengthen its global profile Good to know The partnership runs..
7 months ago

Bull Market Not Over, Bitcoin Analyst PlanB Predicts $300K Price Target by 2026

PlanB Says Bitcoin’s Rise Driven by Exponential Currency Debasement One of crypto’s most widely followed analysts believes Bitcoin’s growth is fueled by something bigger than market cycles: exponential currency debasement Good to Know PlanB says money printing drives all asset prices higher, including BTC Bitcoin closed..
8 months ago

Gold Breakout Puts Bitcoin On Deck

Gold just ripped to a fresh all-time high above $3,500 per ounce while Bitcoin ticked green and stocks slipped Pattern feels familiar to anyone who has watched prior cycles: gold runs first, Bitcoin often follows later Let’s unpack why, what could spark the handoff, and the near-term game plan for BTC Good to know Gold’s breakout..
8 months ago

Bitcoin’s Fall to $108K Was About Quick Profit-Taking, Not Panic Selling

Analysis of Binance data shows that Bitcoin’s drop to around $108,000 in August wasn’t caused by long-term investors dumping their holdings Instead, it was mainly short-term traders selling quickly to secure profits whenever the price climbed Good to Know Bitcoin fell to $108,000 in August, mainly due to short-term traders cashing..
8 months ago

Institutional Investors Drive Growth in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

For years, Bitcoin and Ethereum were seen mainly as assets for retail investors But with the success of spot ETFs in the United States, a different crowd is now driving the market: financial advisors Good to Know US financial advisors now dominate holdings in both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Bitcoin ETF exposure has reached $17..
8 months ago

Prediction Markets Bet on El Salvador Bitcoin Reserves Reaching $1B

El Salvador’s Bitcoin "experiment" continues to capture global attention, and lately even prediction markets are turning it into a wager Traders are betting on whether the country’s crypto reserves could cross the billion-dollar mark by the end of 2025 Good to Know Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are offering bets on El..
8 months ago

Joseph Hillier Named New CEO of iGaming Ontario as Market Keeps Growing

Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is still young but already one of the busiest in the world Now, it has a new leader at the helm Joseph Hillier, a former executive at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has been appointed as the next president and CEO of iGaming Ontario, starting September 8 Good to know..
8 months ago

Update: Thailand Clears the Way for Regulated Poker Tournaments After New Ruling

After we reported last week that poker had been officially classified as a skill game in Thailand, the next steps have now started to fall into place The recent update confirms what many had hoped for — regulated poker tournaments will be allowed in the country, but only under strict guidelines Good to know Only poker events approved..
9 months ago

Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Vandalized and Pulled From Lake Lugano

A symbol of Bitcoin’s cultural roots has been damaged in Switzerland Municipal workers in Lugano have recovered the city's Satoshi Nakamoto statue from Lake Lugano after it was vandalized and tossed into the water over the weekend The artwork, which had become a local landmark and international crypto icon, was found broken and scattered between..
9 months ago

SaruTobi Returns with Real Bitcoin Rewards on iOS

I remember playing SaruTobi years ago, flinging that pixelated monkey through the air, trying to beat my high score Back then, it felt like just another quirky mobile game But now, it is doing something no other iOS game has managed yet—bringing real Bitcoin microtransactions into gameplay That same monkey is back, and now it pays you in..
9 months ago

Bitcoin Hits Record High but Retail Search Interest Stays Low

Bitcoin just hit another all-time high, blasting past $119,000 Yet, judging by online behavior, you would not know it Despite setting new price records in recent days, Bitcoin’s Google search volume is still nowhere near what it was during earlier bull runs Good to know Bitcoin reached a new high of $119,356 on July 13, 2025..
9 months ago

Pencil Finance Uses Blockchain to Power $1 Million in Student Loans

When Maria, a nursing student in Davao City, received her tuition bill this semester, she feared she would have to take another year off Her family had already borrowed from relatives, and local loan options came with sky-high interest rates But then, something new happened Through her school, Maria discovered a student loan funded by something..
10 months ago

Animoca Brands Invests in DigitalX as Yat Siu Takes Key Advisory Role

DigitalX Limited is doubling down on its Bitcoin-first strategy after securing $207 million from a group of high-profile digital asset investors The funding round was led by Animoca Brands, with Yat Siu—the company’s executive chairman—also joining the advisory board Good to know DigitalX raised $207 million at a slight discount..
10 months ago

Trump’s New Bill Might Fuel Bitcoin Growth

he US just passed a major economic bill, and it is already stirring interest far beyond Washington Nicknamed the “big, beautiful bill” by President Donald Trump, the legislation delivers deep tax cuts but also pushes government debt to new highs While politicians argue over the consequences, many in the crypto space are asking a different..
10 months ago

Betr Cries Foul as PointsBet Vote Moves MIXI Deal Forward

Tensions are rising in the battle for control of PointsBet What was supposed to be a clear shareholder vote on June 25 has turned messy, with Betr Entertainment demanding a recount The group claims its own vote—enough to make some noise—was wrongly left out of the final tally Good to know Betr holds 199% voting power in PointsBet..
10 months ago

Opinion: NATO’s 5% Defense Deal Will Fuel Inflation — and That is Bullish for Bitcoin

At the recent NATO summit in The Hague, member states signed off on a new agreement to raise their defense spending to 5% of GDP That is not a typo Five percent Every country Across the board On paper, this might look like a strong move to bolster collective defense In reality, it is a green light for more borrowing, more deficits, and..
10 months ago

Rio Government Cracks Down on Gambling Platforms and Influencers in New Oversight Push

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro are stepping up pressure on the online gambling industry More than 300 companies and individuals connected to betting platforms have received official notifications, with demands to prove they comply with Brazilian consumer protection laws The move marks a renewed effort by state regulators to tighten controls..
10 months ago

Connecticut Man Admits Role in $243 Million Bitcoin Scam

A man from Connecticut has admitted to helping steal thousands of Bitcoin in a scheme that targeted crypto holders with fake tech support calls According to a report from ABC News, the case centers around a $243 million theft, one of the largest Bitcoin-related scams reported in the United States Good to know Veer Chetal pleaded guilty..
10 months ago

Inheritance Tools Needed in Crypto Says Binance Founder CZ

More crypto investors are asking tough questions about what happens to their digital assets when they are no longer around As global crypto holdings continue to rise, calls for estate planning tools in digital asset platforms have grown louder—especially after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, revisited the issue Good to..
10 months ago

Tyler Patterson Claims Event #49 WSOP Title with Quick Finish

Tyler Patterson picked up his second WSOP bracelet by winning Event #49: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em at the 2025 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas He outlasted a field of 1,421 entries and closed the tournament with a $574,223 payday Good to know Event generated a $379 million prize pool Patterson now has over $15 million in..
10 months ago
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