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

How to Buy and Use Bitcoin in the Philippines

If you're in the Philippines and thinking about getting into Bitcoin, you're not alone—and you're in the right place Let’s go over how it works here, from the legal side of things to where you can buy, store, and even spend your Bitcoin Is Bitcoin Legal in the Philippines Yes, Bitcoin is legal to use and trade in the Philippines The country..
1 year ago

Helping Others Understand Bitcoin Starts With How You Talk About It

When it comes to helping people understand the value of Bitcoin—something often called “orangepilling”—the way we communicate matters just as much as what we say As a community, though, we don’t often pause to think about how to do that well It’s a gap worth looking at Daniel Batten, a thoughtful voice in the Bitcoin space, has spent..
1 year ago

Sweden to Shut Down All Land-Based Casinos by 2026

Sweden is moving forward with a decision to phase out all land-based casinos in the country The Riksdag, Sweden’s parliament, voted to approve a law that will bring an end to Casino Cosmopol’s operations by January 2026 Stockholm’s casino is the last one still open, and it will eventually shut down as part of this transition Casino..
1 year ago

Winklevoss Exchange Gemini and SEC May Settle Soon

Gemini may be nearing a resolution with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a lawsuit tied to its discontinued crypto lending program The crypto exchange, launched by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is working with the SEC to pause legal proceedings while both sides explore a possible settlement The dispute began in January 2023..
1 year ago

Bitcoin Falls as Trump’s Tariff Policy Hits Global Markets

Crypto markets are under pressure again as traders react to fresh economic tension triggered by new US tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump The sweeping policy shift, which includes new import duties across the board, has caused both traditional and digital assets to fall sharply Bitcoin, which briefly touched $87,790 in the last..
1 year ago

The Origins of Bitcoin: How Digital Currency Took Shape

Bitcoin might seem like a modern invention, but its origins go back much further than 2009 Long before it became the first decentralized digital currency, a series of ideas, experiments, and technological breakthroughs laid the foundation for what we now know as Bitcoin Understanding this history sheds light on why Bitcoin was created and why it..
1 year ago

Why 1971 Changed Money and Created the Need for Bitcoin

The year 1971 changed everything about money, yet many people don’t realize its impact It was the moment when the financial system took a turn that would shape the way money is created, valued, and controlled For anyone interested in Bitcoin, understanding what happened in 1971 is key to understanding why Bitcoin exists as a response to fiat..
1 year ago

Washington Sees Bitcoin as the Digital Successor to Gold

Bitcoin has taken another step toward mainstream recognition A statement from Bo Hines, the Executive Director for Digital Assets under President Trump, left no room for doubt "We view Bitcoin as being digital gold" This wasn’t a comment from an anonymous crypto enthusiast online—it was an acknowledgment from within the US..
1 year ago

Pi Network: The Crypto Illusion That Could Go to Zero

Pi Network has gained a massive following by promising an easy way to mine cryptocurrency on mobile devices Many of its users believe they are sitting on a fortune, expecting to cash in on thousands of dollars when the coin gains wider adoption However, the reality is far from that dream Pi Network shows all the signs of a well-orchestrated Ponzi..
1 year ago

Trump Says Stablecoins Will Secure US Financial Leadership

US President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for stablecoins, emphasizing their role in maintaining the US dollar’s dominance Speaking in a pre-recorded address at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York, he called on Congress to establish clear regulations for stablecoins, which are digital assets pegged to stable values like the..
1 year ago

NinjaTrader Set to Join Kraken in $1.5 Billion Agreement: Report

Kraken is reportedly finalizing a major acquisition, with plans to take over NinjaTrader, a US-based retail futures trading platform, for $15 billion If completed, this deal would mark one of the largest acquisitions in the cryptocurrency exchange sector Sources familiar with the transaction told The Wall Street Journal that an official..
1 year ago

Texas House Reviews Competing Bills on Poker Club Legality in the State

Two bills related to poker have been introduced in the Texas House, each pushing for a completely different outcome One aims to legalize poker clubs and give them formal recognition under state law, while the other seeks to shut them down entirely The future of both proposals remains uncertain, as the Texas legislature meets only once every two..
1 year ago

Interview with Bojoko’s Christoffer Ødegården on the Popularity of Debit Cards and Emerging Payment Solutions

How important are debit cards in the British online gambling scene today With a wide range of payment options available, many players simply assume that their debit cards, especially Visa, are accepted by nearly every casino  Yet, even though debit cards remain standard, their role is shifting as newer methods like e-wallets and pay-by-mobile..
1 year ago

Changpeng Zhao Breaks Down His Crypto Holdings – BNB Takes the Lead

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has disclosed information on his cryptocurrency investment portfolio, showing that almost all of his holdings are BNB Zhao revealed in a post on Binance Square that BNB, Binance's native cryptocurrency, makes up 9848% of his portfolio Among his other holdings are 132% Bitcoin (BTC) and lesser stakes in..
1 year ago

What Are Bitcoiners? Are You One?

Today’s question is simple yet thought-provoking: what exactly defines a Bitcoiner Or perhaps it’s better to ask, what are the key characteristics of Bitcoiners It’s important to note that no one can really decide if someone is a Bitcoiner It’s more about personal traits that align with Bitcoin’s values, not an official title At..
1 year ago

Circle’s USDC and EURC Secure Landmark Approval in Dubai’s DIFC

With the approval of its USDC and EURC stablecoins by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) under the new crypto token regime of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Circle has secured a major regulatory victory This is the first time the DIFC has formally acknowledged any cryptocurrency tokens, as was announced on February..
1 year ago

21 Rules of Bitcoin by Michael Saylor

In 2024 Michael Saylor shared his 21 rules for Bitcoin These are his personal insights and might not align with everyone’s perspective Bitcoin has different aspects that resonate uniquely with each individual We thought it would be fun to go through these rules, share our thoughts, and elaborate a bit more on them First, some background on..
1 year ago

Bybit Cold Wallet Breached as Hackers Steal $1.5 Billion

Bybit confirmed that hackers breached its multi-signature Ethereum cold wallet, draining nearly $15 billion in crypto The attack, first flagged by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, came just hours after Bybit expanded access to liquidation data for increased transparency Bybit CEO Ben Zhou explained that the attackers tricked the wallet’s signers..
1 year ago

Phil Hellmuth Calls WSOP Main Event an Endurance Test and Says He Won’t Play

The World Series of Poker released its summer schedule, but Phil Hellmuth had his own announcement The 17-time bracelet winner said he won’t be playing the $10,000 Main Event in 2024 Hellmuth, who won the tournament in 1989 at age 24, believes the structure now favors younger players He pointed out that playing 12-hour days for a full week is..
1 year ago

Changpeng Zhao Denies Binance Sale Rumors, Calls It Misinformation

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), a co-founder of Binance, has denied rumors that the cryptocurrency exchange is up for sale The former CEO responded to the social media rumors by calling them false information propagated by a rival and restating that Binance is still owned by its present owners After reports indicated significant changes in the exchange's..
1 year ago
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