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


Bank of America Charts Bitcoin as Global Game-Changer

Bitcoin has officially entered Wall Street’s long-term memory Bank of America now ranks it among the most disruptive technologies of the last 1,000 years, placing it alongside the printing press and the internet in terms of global impact Good to know Bank of America included Bitcoin in its 1,000-year chart of disruptive innovations..
10 months ago

Blockchain Giant Animoca Finalizes 2021 Accounts Amid IPO Plans

Animoca Brands has officially completed the long-delayed audit of its financial results for 2021, marking a key milestone in its efforts to build credibility as a major player in the Web3 space The audit process, stalled due to a mid-year switch in auditors and the complexities of reconciling crypto assets with traditional accounting rules, is now..
10 months ago

Vietnam Approves Major Tech Law That Reshapes Digital Future

Vietnam has just taken a major step toward becoming a global tech and crypto hub On Saturday, the National Assembly approved sweeping legislation to legalize digital assets and offer generous incentives for sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital startups Good to know Vietnam is now among the first countries..
10 months ago

OG Fartcoin Surges 500 Percent to Reach $0.49 and Still Rising

The original Ethereum-based Fartcoin, created back in 2018, is making an unexpected comeback After years of dormancy, the token has surged more than 500% over the past few weeks, now trading at around $0499 It is quickly closing in on the newer Solana-based, knock-off version that has been grabbing headlines, which currently sits at..
10 months ago

Shaquille O’Neal Settles FTX Lawsuit with $1.8 Million Payment

Basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a lawsuit linked to collapsed crypto exchange FTX He becomes one of the first celebrities to make a financial settlement in the wave of legal actions that followed the platform’s high-profile failure Good to know The $18 million covers legal fees and..
10 months ago

Binance Helps Dismantle Ransom-for-Crypto Network Using Casinos

Binance has played a key role in shutting down a $375 million cross-border crypto laundering scheme that disguised ransom payments through casino junket networks The operation involved Philippine law enforcement and targeted a sophisticated kidnapping-for-crypto network that used digital wallets and casino operators to hide financial..
10 months ago

$800K Crypto Scam from Cebu Philippines Busted After YouTube Probe

A crypto scam operation in Cebu, Philippines ran a high-pressure call center that defrauded victims out of more than $800,000 using fake investment platforms like Quantum AI and Bitcoin Code Based on the second floor of the Skyrise building in Cebu IT Park, the group targeted people in South Africa, Nigeria, and Gulf countries Previous victims..
10 months ago

A 2014 Bitcoin Game Sarutobi Returns to the App Store

A mobile game from 2014 is making a return—and its comeback tells a bigger story about crypto, NFTs, and how far digital ownership has come Sarutobi, the once-suspended Bitcoin-based game, is back on the Apple App Store And this time, it brings with it nearly a decade of blockchain history Good to know Sarutobi first launched in 2014..
10 months ago

Dizzee Rascal Joins Playbet.io as Brand Ambassador

British rapper Dizzee Rascal has teamed up with crypto gaming platform Playbetio as its latest brand ambassador Known for his high-energy music and decades-long influence on the UK grime scene, Dizzee is stepping into a new arena that blends entertainment with online betting Good to know Dizzee Rascal will feature in exclusive..
10 months ago

Connecticut Says No to Government Bitcoin Reserves with Passing of House Bill 7082

Connecticut has decided to completely opt out of using or holding digital assets A new law blocks the state and its municipalities from investing in or accepting any form of cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, starting in October 2025 Good to know Connecticut will no longer accept crypto as payment starting October 1, 2025 The law..
10 months ago

SEC Chair Atkins Says Self Custody Is a Foundational American Value

A major shift could be coming to the US crypto regulatory landscape SEC Chair Paul Atkins has called for new measures that would expand self-custody rights and offer clearer rules for DeFi platforms The proposals, if adopted, could lead to faster growth in decentralized finance and broader access to blockchain-based services The right to have..
11 months ago

PlanB Sees More Room for Bitcoin to Grow in Current Cycle, Targets $250K-$1M

Bitcoin is still trading well below its all-time high, but quant analyst PlanB remains confident that the market has much more room to run in this current cycle Using his stock-to-flow model as a guide, he believes the cryptocurrency is still undervalued and has strong upside potential over the next few years Good to know Bitcoin is..
11 months ago

Uber Looking Again at Crypto Options After Three Years, Now It’s Stablecoins

Uber is considering stablecoins as a possible way to cut costs tied to international payments, according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech Summit on June 5 in San Francisco, he explained that the company is exploring how crypto-based solutions could improve efficiency in cross-border transactions Although no decision has..
11 months ago

Musk Goes After Trump as Bitcoin and Tesla Sink

Tensions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk have spilled into public view, shaking up political circles and financial markets What started as a dispute over a spending bill has escalated into a personal feud—complete with accusations, threats, and economic consequences Musk, fresh off his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency..
11 months ago

Ryan Bambrick Wins $470,437 and Second Bracelet in WSOP Event #11: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship

Ryan Bambrick returned to the World Series of Poker after a year away from the game and walked off with $470,437 and his second WSOP bracelet by winning Event #11: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship In doing so, he denied Daniel Negreanu a shot at his eighth bracelet, closing out a heads-up battle that drew a packed crowd to the Horseshoe Grand..
11 months ago

Robinhood Finalizes $200 Million Bitstamp Buyout for Crypto Push

Robinhood has officially closed its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, the Luxembourg-based cryptocurrency exchange The move adds more firepower to Robinhood’s expanding global crypto strategy and positions the company to compete more seriously with established players across institutional and retail markets Good to know Robinhood..
11 months ago

CleanSpark Grows Bitcoin Holdings and Hashrate in May

CleanSpark has released its May 2025 update, showing stronger mining performance and continued growth The company raised its hashrate to 456 EH/s, marking a 75% increase over the previous month Its Bitcoin holdings reached 12,502—all mined directly without issuing new equity since November 2024 Good to know CleanSpark now controls..
11 months ago

Two NYPD Detectives Pulled from Duty, Accused of Aiding Kidnappers in Crypto Case

Two NYPD detectives are being investigated over their suspected involvement in a kidnapping case that centers on a cryptocurrency dispute involving millions of dollars in bitcoin Detectives Roberto Cordero and Raymond J Low are accused of providing unauthorized security for individuals who allegedly held Italian crypto entrepreneur Michael..
11 months ago

Michael Saylor Sends Invite to Joe Rogan for a Bitcoin Episode on his Podcast

Michael Saylor wants to take Bitcoin talk to the biggest podcast in the world The Strategy co-founder recently reached out to Joe Rogan through a public post, offering to join The Joe Rogan Experience for a full discussion on Bitcoin Good to know Saylor posted his invite to Rogan on X on May 31 Rogan has openly supported Bitcoin on..
11 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain Says It Holds Bitcoin in Reserves

Paris Saint-Germain is making headlines off the pitch with a bold move into Bitcoin The club’s tech and innovation division, PSG Labs, revealed that it has added Bitcoin to its financial reserves, becoming one of the first major sports teams to do so Good to know PSG holds Bitcoin in its books, reportedly around 120 BTC The club..
11 months ago