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

Missouri Sportsbooks Open For Action!

Sports betting has finally arrived in Missouri After years of attempts, stalled proposals, and nonstop debate, the switch flips at 12:01 am CT on Monday Phones, kiosks, and betting windows will all be live, officially making Missouri the 39th state where fans can legally wager Good to Know Eight operators are ready for online and..
5 months ago

Spain Reviews Proposal to Raise Crypto Taxes to 47%

Spain is weighing a major change to how the country taxes digital assets A proposal submitted by Sumar, a left-leaning political alliance within the governing coalition, pushes for a higher income tax rate on crypto gains and tighter rules for asset seizure The plan has drawn attention in both political and crypto circles, largely because the top..
6 months ago

Underdog Backs Away From Missouri Sports Betting Ahead of Launch

Excitement around the Monday sports betting debut in the stae of Missouri has been steady for weeks, yet one expected operator has quietly shifted direction Underdog has moved away from its plan to go live in Missouri, creating a ripple across an industry that has been watching the launch closely Good to Know Missouri Gaming Commission..
6 months ago

CFTC Approval Clears Way for Polymarket Toward Regulated U.S. Return

Polymarket cleared an important hurdle in its push to restart full operations in the U S A new move from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission gives the company the green light to move forward with a regulated intermediated exchange model, something it has been chasing since stepping away from the American market in 2022 Good to Know..
6 months ago

Nevada Sports Betting Revenue Jumps 105% In October

Nevada sportsbooks enjoyed a sharp rebound in October as football results tilted back toward operators and a packed sports calendar kept betting volume high Online and retail books combined for $593 million in revenue from $7982 million in handle, more than double the haul from October 2024 Good to Know Sportsbook revenue in Nevada..
6 months ago

DraftKings Launches Full Spanish Sportsbook And Casino App

Spanish speakers who use DraftKings now get a smoother digital experience, as the operator rolls out a complete Spanish-language version of its online sportsbook and iGaming platform The update arrives at a time when interest in betting apps among Spanish-speaking audiences continues to climb in markets across the US and Ontario Good to..
6 months ago

Las Vegas F1 Race Sets Betting Record for BetMGM and Caesars

A packed weekend in Las Vegas fueled an F1 betting rush that set new highs across major operators The 2025 grand prix pulled in numbers that went far beyond last season and gave the market another reminder of how powerful the Las Vegas race has become for sportsbooks Good to Know BetMGM reported more than four times the handle of an..
6 months ago

Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Expanding Gambling Case

Suspended Portland Trail Blazers head coach and Hall of Fame point guard Chauncey Billups entered a not-guilty plea in court in Monday Federal investigators outlined a complex poker scheme with reported mafia connections, rising losses, and insider access claims that now stretch across several corners of the basketball world Good to..
6 months ago

MLB To Provide Senate With Betting Investigation Records As Sports Integrity Cases Intensify

Major League Baseball will supply documents to the Senate Commerce Committee as lawmakers expand their review of gambling-related misconduct across professional sports Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell requested records from Commissioner Rob Manfred and asked for them by 5 December Good to Know MLB will hand over investigation files..
6 months ago

NCAA Maintains Betting Ban For College Athletes After Revoking Rule Change

NCAA leaders confirmed that college athletes will continue to face a full ban on wagering for sports in which the NCAA awards a championship, including all professional sports The update came after Division I members voted to roll back a previously approved policy change that would have carved out an exception for pro leagues Good to..
6 months ago

DraftKings Joins St Louis Blues As Official Sports Betting And Fantasy Partner

DraftKings and the St Louis Blues have formalized a new agreement that designates the sportsbook as the official sports betting and daily fantasy partner of the NHL franchise The timing aligns with Missouri preparing to introduce regulated sports betting on Dec 1, giving both sides a clear framework ahead of the market launch Good to..
6 months ago

Florida Advances Bill Targeting Non-Seminole Online Sports Betting

Florida lawmakers are moving forward with broad changes to state gambling rules, including a proposal to crack down on online sports betting and iGaming that operate outside the Seminole Tribe system An amended version of HB 189 cleared its first committee stop this week Good to Know HB 189 would make it a felony to operate or promote..
6 months ago

NCAA Study Shows Widespread Betting Harassment of College Athletes

A new NCAA study paints a stark picture of how sports betting pressures are reaching college athletes, especially men basketball players Survey results show that betting-related harassment has become common on social media and even on campus, with student-athletes reporting frequent contact from bettors Good to Know Men basketball..
6 months ago

Polymarket CEO Calls State Sportsbooks a Scam at Axios BFD

Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket, used his time on stage at Axios BFD to take aim at state-licensed sportsbooks, calling them a “scam” and arguing that the current system hurts consumers His comments added fuel to an ongoing debate about how prediction platforms fit into the broader sports betting ecosystem Good to Know Coplan said..
6 months ago

Kalshi Injunction Might Be Reversed in Nevada Court

A federal judge in Nevada indicated he may reverse the preliminary injunction that has protected Kalshi from state gambling enforcement since April Bloomberg reported that the court is reviewing whether the platform’s event contracts fall under federal derivatives rules or state gambling authority Good to Know Kalshi originally won..
6 months ago

Bet365 Opens Missouri Pre Registration For Sports Betting

Bet365 has opened pre registration for Missouri sports fans, giving the Show Me State early access to one of the biggest mobile sportsbooks in the world The operator confirmed that Missouri marks its sixteenth active state as it continues expanding across the United States Good to Know Pre registration now open, but betting begins on..
6 months ago

U.S. Senate Launches Inquiry Into MLB Gambling Concerns

The US Senate Commerce Committee has initiated an inquiry into potential gambling misconduct involving Major League Baseball, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Washington Senator Maria Cantwell The investigation follows federal charges filed against two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of manipulating pitch outcomes Good to Know..
6 months ago

Research Shows Growing Doubt Around NBA Game Integrity

new nationwide poll from Sacred Heart University revealed a clear decline in confidence among US sports bettors as recent betting investigations place fresh attention on the NBA The research offers a snapshot of how ongoing cases are shaping attitudes across the betting community Good to Know 79 percent of bettors say scandals are..
6 months ago

Patrick Mahomes Shares Honest Views As Missouri Sports Betting Launch Nears

Right as preregistration for Missouri sportsbooks began, Patrick Mahomes offered a candid view on gambling during his latest Kansas City Chiefs media session Good to Know Missouri launches sports betting on Dec 1 Mahomes says he avoids wagering entirely Comments came after large federal investigations tied to illegal..
6 months ago

Illinois Betting Handle Climbs While Revenue Falls

A busy September brought a mix of growth and pressure for Illinois operators Bettors placed more money on games, yet operators kept less of it, and tax debates in Chicago and Springfield suddenly picked up new urgency Good to Know Illinois handle hit 142 billion dollars, up 9 percent from last year Hold rate slid to 71 percent..
6 months ago
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