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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Daniel's latest articles

Research Says 83% Of US Bettors Want Crypto Deposits

Paysafe research says crypto could become one of the main sportsbook payment methods in the US if more states allow operators to accept digital assets Good to Know 83% of active US bettors said they want to fund online sportsbook accounts with crypto when allowed Colorado and Wyoming already permit crypto deposits, according to..
18 hours ago

NCAA Ban On Brendan Sorsby Heads To Texas Court

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is trying to regain college eligibility after the NCAA permanently banned him for gambling rule violations A hearing on his injunction request is scheduled Monday in Lubbock County District Court Good to Know The NCAA banned Sorsby after an investigation into sports betting activity Court..
2 days ago

Brian Schatz Wants Ban On Micro Prop Bets In New Federal Bill

US Sen Brian Schatz is preparing a federal bill that would ban micro prop bets and give the Federal Trade Commission power to act against companies helping illegal offshore sportsbooks Good to Know The bill would outlaw bets on isolated moments inside games The FTC could pursue payment processors working with illegal offshore..
4 days ago

Jeff Landry Gets Athlete Harassment Betting Bill On Desk For Signing Off

Louisiana is close to giving gaming regulators a new tool against sports betting harassment tied to athletes, coaches, and others involved in games Good to Know SB 325 now awaits action from Gov Jeff Landry The bill passed both Louisiana chambers with unanimous support Bettors on the exclusion list could lose access to retail..
4 days ago

Federal Prosecutors Add Bribery Charges Against Terry Rozier

Federal prosecutors have added new bribery charges against former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a widening NBA betting case tied to player prop bets, injury information, and alleged game manipulation Good to Know Rozier faces new charges in Brooklyn federal court tied to a March 2023 Charlotte Hornets game Prosecutors allege a..
4 days ago

RSI Files For Prediction Market License

Rush Street Interactive has filed for a Designated Contract Market license, giving the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse owner a possible route into US prediction markets Good to Know RSI filed for a DCM license with the CFTC Richard Schwartz downplayed prediction markets in February The filing gives RSI optionality, not a confirmed..
5 days ago

Arizona Opens New Event Wagering License Window

Arizona will accept new event wagering license applications from June 26, 2026, through July 10, 2026, giving sportsbook operators another chance to enter a market that has lost several brands since launch Good to Know Arizona has 20 event wagering licenses under its sports betting framework Ten licenses connect to tribal partners,..
5 days ago

World Cup Betting Handle Could Reach $2.82B

Eilers & Krejcik Gaming expects the 2026 FIFA World Cup to bring a much larger US online betting market than the 2022 tournament, helped by more matches, North American time zones, and stronger mainstream interest in soccer betting Good to Know EKG projects $282 billion in wagers on the 2026 FIFA World Cup A deep Team USA run..
5 days ago

Rhode Island Picks Bally’s For Second Online Sportsbook

Rhode Island online sports betting will soon have a second app after years with only one digital sportsbook The Rhode Island Lottery gave Bally’s Corporation a tentative five-year license, with launch timing tied to the end of IGT exclusivity on 26 November 2026 Good to Know Bally’s beat Rush Street Interactive for the second Rhode..
6 days ago

DraftKings Refunds Affected Bets After Death Of Kyle Busch

NASCAR held its Charlotte Motor Speedway races after the death of Kyle Busch, while sportsbooks later moved to address bets tied to the two-time Cup Series champion Good to Know DraftKings said affected losing wagers would receive cash credit refunds FanDuel voided season championship bets and race bets from the Charlotte weekend..
7 days ago

Spain Blocks Polymarket And Kalshi

Spain has ordered internet providers to block Polymarket and Kalshi while gambling regulators review whether the two prediction market platforms served local users without licenses Good to Know The DGOJ opened sanctioning proceedings against Polymarket and Kalshi The temporary block could last three to four months Spain treats..
7 days ago

Aria Cancels Prediction Market Conference In Nevada

Aria has removed a prediction market conference from the Las Vegas resort calendar after MGM Resorts weighed possible licensing concerns tied to Nevada gaming regulators Good to Know Predict 2026 was planned for Dec 7 to 9 at Aria MGM Resorts became concerned about possible Nevada Gaming Control Board issues Nevada regulators..
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Revenue Rises As April Handle Falls Again

Pennsylvania sportsbooks took less money in April than they did a year earlier, but higher win rates helped operators turn the month into a strong revenue result Good to Know Pennsylvania sports betting handle fell 98% year on year to $6416M Sportsbooks generated $772M in gross revenue, up 25% Online casinos produced $2458M in..
2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Sportsbooks Make$83.4M In April Despite Handle Drop

Massachusetts sports betting handle fell slightly in April, but operators still posted one of their strongest revenue months of 2026 Good to Know Massachusetts sportsbooks took $6784M in April bets, down 17% year on year Operators won $834M, up 233% from April 2025 DraftKings led the market with $44M in gross..
2 weeks ago

Brazil Argentina And US Regulators Push Joint Fight Against Illegal Betting

Illegal online betting has grown faster than the systems built to police it, regulators from Brazil, Argentina and the United States said during Legitimuz Day 2026 in São Paulo Good to Know Regulators said illegal betting now cuts across borders, payment systems and digital platforms Brazil is using Pix data, website blocking and..
2 weeks ago

North Carolina Lawmakers Review Budget, Sports Betting Tax Could Rise Above 18%

North Carolina lawmakers are again looking at sports betting taxes as budget talks continue in Raleigh, with online sportsbooks now facing possible changes to the 18% rate set when the market opened in March 2024 Good to Know North Carolina could raise the sportsbook tax rate from 18% to between 20% and 30% Lawmakers have also..
2 weeks ago

Hard Rock Bet Gets Ontario iGaming Licence

Hard Rock Bet has taken a key step toward launching online sports betting and iGaming in Ontario after receiving registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Good to Know AGCO issued the Ontario iGaming registration to Hard Rock Bet on Thursday Hard Rock Bet still needs an agreement with iGaming Ontario before..
2 weeks ago

Tony Evers Bars Insider Trading In Wisconsin Prediction Markets

Wisconsin has added new ethics rules for state executive branch employees as prediction markets become available nationwide Good to Know Gov Tony Evers signed Executive Order #294 on Thursday The order targets use of nonpublic government information in prediction markets Wisconsin has not reported any insider trading cases tied..
3 weeks ago

CFTC Chair Says Prediction Markets And Sports Betting Are Different Models

Michael Selig has drawn a clear line between licensed prediction markets and traditional sports betting, saying platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket operate under a different model Good to Know Michael Selig chairs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission He said prediction markets and sportsbooks serve different purposes His..
3 weeks ago

Rush Street Sees Prediction Markets As Boost For Online Casino

Rush Street Interactive is watching prediction markets, but BetRivers parent company wants the main conversation elsewhere CEO Richard Schwartz said rival focus on sports event contracts gives Rush Street more room to build online casino Good to Know Rush Street has not entered prediction markets yet The company sees online casino..
3 weeks ago
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