Daniel Li

Daniel Li

iGaming.org Writer Crypto/Sports
A day trader in cryptocurrencies and avid sports bettor himself, Daniel decided to join the team and share his expertise with the iGaming.org audience. Areas of interest are global crypto regulations and the adoption of cryptocurrency use in the world. Daniel loves to work hard and write “how to guides” related to sports betting to share his take on various topics.

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  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles


Michigan Sportsbooks Post $30.8 Million Revenue From $355 Million Handle in July

Michigan online sports betting cooled by wagering volume in July, but operator returns improved sharply Sportsbooks generated $308 million in adjusted gross receipts from $3552 million in bets, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board Good to Know Online sports betting handle fell 3% from June to $3552 million, the lowest monthly..
2 hours ago

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle Tops $509 Million in July

Pennsylvania sportsbooks took $5095 million in bets during July 2026, up 235% from a year earlier Strong operator margins during the FIFA World Cup knockout stage also lifted betting revenue sharply Good to Know July sports betting handle reached $5095 million, compared with $4125 million in July 2025 Taxable sports wagering revenue..
21 hours ago

Holland Park Leisure Fined £150,000 Over Self Exclusion Failures

Holland Park Leisure Limited has been fined £150,000 ($202,888) after the Gambling Commission found that its three Leicester adult gaming centres failed to participate in a mandatory multi-operator self-exclusion scheme Good to Know Holland Park Leisure operates three adult gaming centres in Leicester The operator only joined the..
2 days ago

Novig Sues Wisconsin in Fifth State Case in Two Weeks

Novig has taken its federal versus state prediction market dispute to Wisconsin, filing its fifth state lawsuit in two weeks The sports-only platform wants a federal court to stop Wisconsin officials from applying state gambling rules to its CFTC-regulated exchange Good to Know Novig filed against Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul..
3 days ago

New Jersey Sports Betting Revenue Jumps 30 Percent in July

New Jersey sportsbooks rebounded sharply in July, taking $97 million in gross revenue from $8169 million in wagers The 119% hold ranked as the highest of 2026 and helped erase a weak June for operators Good to Know New Jersey sports betting revenue reached $97 million in July, up 297% from July 2025 Bettors wagered $8169 million, a..
3 days ago

Novig Introduces 21 Plus Limit for Sports Prediction Market Users

Novig has introduced a responsible trading framework built around a 21-plus age limit, self-exclusion tools and tighter controls on deposits and losses The sports prediction market operator says the policy sets a higher consumer protection standard than rival platforms that allow trading from age 18 Good to Know Novig requires all..
6 days ago

Baltimore Files Lawsuits Against Kalshi and Polymarket

Baltimore has filed separate lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing that both prediction market platforms offer unlicensed sports wagering while presenting their products as federally regulated event contracts The city wants penalties, restitution and court orders stopping the challenged activity Good to Know Baltimore filed..
7 days ago

DraftKings Launches Crown Cash Across Sportsbook, Casino and Fantasy

DraftKings has rolled out Crown Cash as the new rewards currency behind DraftKings Rewards, giving eligible customers one balance that can work across several products The system is already available on DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, Daily Fantasy Sports, Jackpocket and Golden Nugget Online Gaming DraftKings Predictions will join later Good..
7 days ago

Brazil Blocks More Than 60,000 Illegal Betting Websites

Brazil is widening enforcement against illegal betting by targeting the money behind unauthorized operators, while automated domain blocking has already removed more than 60,000 websites New Ministry of Finance rules will focus on payment flows, asset freezes and reimbursement for customers affected by fraud Good to Know Brazil has..
1 week ago

Fanatics Casino Secures Two Year Ontario Gaming Registration

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has cleared a major regulatory requirement for an Ontario launch after receiving a two-year internet gaming operator registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Good to Know The AGCO registration links Fanatics Casino to the Canadian Fanatics entity Fanatics still needs an operating..
1 week ago

Mississippi State Players Flagged Over $70 In Kalshi Sports Trades

Two unnamed Mississippi State football players violated NCAA sports betting rules after using Kalshi to trade about $70 on professional football and basketball events Both cases received Level III treatment and neither player lost eligibility Good to Know One player traded $50 on Super Bowl LX, backing New England against Seattle A..
1 week ago

Flutter Targets $50 Million From Prediction Market Making in 2026

Flutter is pursuing prediction markets through both FanDuel Predicts and a separate market making operation, giving the company two ways to earn from the sector while courts decide how federal and state rules apply Good to Know Flutter expects about $50 million in prediction market making revenue during 2026 FanDuel Predicts gives..
1 week ago

IBIA and LUX Fight League Sign MMA Betting Integrity Agreement

The International Betting Integrity Association has added LUX Fight League to its sports integrity network through a new information sharing agreement focused on suspicious betting and mixed martial arts Good to Know IBIA and LUX Fight League will share information linked to betting integrity risks The agreement also covers..
1 week ago

New York Sports Betting Revenue Jumps to $214 Million in July

New York online sportsbooks generated $2144 million in gross gaming revenue from $188 billion in July wagers, according to the New York State Gaming Commission Revenue nearly doubled from June even though betting volume fell sharply Good to Know July sportsbook revenue reached $2144 million from a $188 billion handle Operator hold..
1 week ago

Novig Files Three More Prediction Market Lawsuits After New York

Novig has added Massachusetts, New Mexico and Washington to its legal fight over sports prediction markets, filing three new federal lawsuits only days after taking New York regulators to court The new cases bring the Novig total to four during its first week of operation Good to Know Novig previously sued New York after launching its..
1 week ago

Polymarket Becomes New York Yankees Prediction Market Partner

Polymarket has signed its first team-level agreement since becoming the exclusive prediction market partner of Major League Baseball The New York Yankees deal gives the platform advertising space inside Yankee Stadium and access to one of the largest audiences in US sport Good to Know Polymarket branding will feature across Yankee..
2 weeks ago

Block Q2 Gross Profit Reaches $3.17 Billion After AI Restructuring

Block raised its 2026 earnings forecast after Cash App and Square delivered stronger second-quarter growth, while AI tools increased development output following a major workforce reduction Good to Know Q2 gross profit rose 25% to $317 billion Cash App gross profit increased 31% to $197 billion Code changes per engineer rose 150%..
2 weeks ago

Kalshi Loses Utah Case Over Federally Regulated Sports Contracts

A federal judge has ruled that Utah gambling law applies to Kalshi sports contracts, rejecting the platform claim that federal commodities regulation blocks state enforcement Good to Know Utah bans every form of gambling and has no state lottery Kalshi plans to appeal the federal ruling Courts remain divided over state control of..
2 weeks ago

Novig Sues New York Days After Launching Sports Prediction Markets

Novig has opened a new front in the legal fight over sports prediction markets, asking a federal court to stop New York regulators before they take action against its newly launched exchange Good to Know Novig launched sports contracts in 47 states, including New York The CFTC approved Ludlow Exchange as a Designated Contract Market..
2 weeks ago

Polymarket Seeks $1 Billion at More Than $20 Billion Valuation

Polymarket is discussing another funding round only months after securing capital at a $15 billion valuation Early talks could bring in about $1 billion and value the prediction market platform above $20 billion Good to Know Polymarket completed a funding round at a $15 billion valuation in April Annualised revenue passed $1 billion..
2 weeks ago