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


Apple Loses in Court and Crypto Apps Win More Freedom

A US judge just handed down a decision that could reshape how you interact with crypto apps on Apple devices The ruling forces Apple to ease its grip on in-app payments — a move that many developers and users have been waiting for Good to know Developers are now allowed to link users to external payment sites from inside their apps..
12 months ago

Metaplanet Opens U.S. Subsidiary in Florida to Strengthen Bitcoin Strategy

Metaplanet has made its next move by expanding into the United States The company, which transitioned away from hotel development to focus on Bitcoin last year, has now established a new subsidiary in Florida Good to know Metaplanet has set up a US unit in Miami named Metaplanet Treasury Corp Florida was selected for its..
12 months ago

Ledger Warns Customers About Fake Security Letters Demanding Recovery Phrases

Ledger is alerting its customers about a new phishing scam that involves physical letters aiming to steal wallet credentials The crypto hardware wallet company urges users to stay cautious and ignore any request involving recovery phrases Good to know Scammers are mailing fake letters requesting wallet validation Ledger does not ask..
12 months ago

Galaxy Digital Plans Nasdaq Listing for May 16 Pending Vote

Galaxy Digital is getting closer to a Nasdaq listing as it pushes deeper into digital assets and AI CEO Mike Novogratz confirmed that the company is targeting May 16 for the move, pending a shareholder vote scheduled for May 9 Good to know Galaxy Digital is aiming for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker symbol GLXY on May 16, pending..
12 months ago

EU Tells Blockchain Developers to Prioritize Data Protection

Regulators in the European Union are tightening the focus on how blockchain networks handle personal data The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published fresh guidance stressing that blockchain projects must follow the same General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules as any other data processor Good to know EU regulators..
12 months ago

Animoca Brands Opens Dubai Office for Middle East Expansion

Animoca Brands has officially expanded its operations into the Middle East, setting up a regional base in Dubai to strengthen its involvement in the fast-evolving Web3 ecosystem This move reflects the growing interest in blockchain and decentralized technologies across the region Good to know Animoca Brands has opened a new regional..
12 months ago

Real Estate Tokenization Could Reach Four Trillion Dollars by 2035: Deloitte

Real estate is set for a major shift as blockchain-based asset tokenization gains ground Tokenization transforms physical and financial assets into digital units, making it easier for investors to trade fractional shares on digital platforms Good to know: Deloitte forecasts tokenized real estate to grow to four trillion dollars by 2035..
12 months ago

Twenty One Capital Plans Public Launch with 42K Bitcoin

A new Bitcoin-focused firm is stepping into the spotlight—and it could be bullish for Bitcoin Twenty One Capital, led by Strike founder Jack Mallers and backed by Tether, SoftBank, and Bitfinex, is bringing 42,000 Bitcoin into play as it prepares to go public The firm aims to reshape how investors access Bitcoin through traditional..
12 months ago

$TRUMP Token Almost Doubles After Dinner With Trump Offered To Top Holders

$TRUMP, the meme coin tied to Donald Trump’s name, saw a sharp price jump on Wednesday after the project’s website advertised a private dinner with the former US president The offer, targeting the top 220 token holders, sparked heavy trading and helped push the token to its highest value in over a month Good to know TRUMP token..
12 months ago

Bitcoin Climbs Above $93K After Trade and Fed Comments

Bitcoin pushed toward new highs on Tuesday, reaching just under $93,600 at the time of writing and marking its strongest showing in over a month The move came after a wave of positive signals from Washington, where comments about trade policy and the Federal Reserve gave markets a reason to rally Good to know Bitcoin broke above..
12 months ago

Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone Warns Of Asset Reversion Across Markets

Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist with Bloomberg, is warning that US financial markets could be heading toward a steep correction In a recent post on X, he pointed to indicators that suggest stocks, Bitcoin, and commodities like oil and copper may all be in for a rough ride Good to know McGlone expects a major reversion across..
1 year ago

Simon Wilson Wins Irish Poker Open After Record Field

The 2025 Irish Poker Open just made history With 4,562 entries, the €1,150 buy-in main event became the largest in the tournament’s long run, easily topping the 2024 record of 3,233 The prize pool climbed to $5,119,590—far above the promised €25 million guarantee Good to know The 2025 Irish Poker Open drew 4,562 entries,..
1 year ago

Start Buying Bitcoin Now, There Is Less Bitcoin Than You Think

You might have found yourself hesitating, especially when you hear about high prices Questions like, “I bought Bitcoin at $90,000—did I come in too high” or “Is there any upside left if I buy at $100,000” are common Some even wonder if it’s better to wait for the next bear market Let’s take a step back Many people get hung up..
1 year ago

Poker Pro Kenny Hallaert Drops His 2025 Las Vegas Tournament Calendar

Every summer, Las Vegas transforms into the poker capital of the world—and if you’re headed there, you’ll want to pack more than just your hoodie and lucky chip Kenny Hallaert, Belgian poker pro and longtime figure in the scene, has once again delivered a much-needed overview of everything that’s running in Vegas during the 2025 WSOP..
1 year ago

This is HUGE: World Poker Tour Is Coming to Thailand in 2025

Poker fans in Thailand have reason to celebrate The World Poker Tour has officially announced that WPT Prime Thailand is happening in 2025 — and it’s headed to Bangkok For the first time ever, Thailand will play host to a full-scale WPT event, and it's shaping up to be a game changer for both poker and tourism in the region The news came..
1 year ago

Watch Out for $TRUMP Coin Activity as Unlocks Begin and Influencer Hype Surges

$TRUMP coin has gained some momentum at the start of the long Easter weekend — but not for the right reasons At the time of writing, the coin is trading around $852, up nearly 12% in the past 12 hours While that kind of pump might seem exciting, longtime trader and historic NFT collector Visacard has issued a sharp warning about what’s really..
1 year ago

Powell Calls for Balanced Stablecoin Regulation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested a shift in how regulators treat digital assets, signaling that some restrictions on banks dealing with crypto could ease Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, he acknowledged that the industry has changed and regulators are adjusting Good to Know Jerome Powell says crypto oversight..
1 year ago

Apple Removes 14 Crypto Apps in South Korea Amid Surprise Crackdown

Apple has removed 14 cryptocurrency apps from its South Korean App Store following a request from the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Among the apps pulled are two global crypto exchanges, KuCoin and MEXC The FIU accused these platforms of offering services without registering in the country, labeling them as operating “unreported..
1 year ago

Semler Resumes Bitcoin Strategy After Reaching DOJ Settlement Terms

Semler Scientific, the healthcare tech firm with a sizable Bitcoin reserve, is getting closer to resolving a long-running dispute with the US Department of Justice On Tuesday, the company said it reached an agreement in principle with the DOJ to settle potential violations related to the marketing of its main product, QuantaFlo Good to..
1 year ago

Bo Hines: Tariffs and Gold Plans Aim to Boost US Bitcoin Reserves

The US government is actively exploring new strategies to add more Bitcoin to its reserves, according to Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisors on Digital Assets In a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano, Hines explained that one option involves tapping into outdated gold valuations to unlock funds for Bitcoin..
1 year ago