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

NCAA Bans Six Former Players Over Betting Violations

Concerns around betting influence in college basketball continue to rise, and new details came forward after NCAA confirmed that six former players from New Orleans, Mississippi Valley, and Arizona State violated ethical conduct rules tied to illegal wagering activity None of the individuals are currently enrolled, and each has been ruled..
6 months ago

DraftKings Prepares Launch of New Predictions Platform

A shift is underway in how fans interact with sports outcomes DraftKings confirmed plans to introduce DraftKings Predictions in the coming months, an offering that edges closer to the growing world of event-based trading markets The announcement follows the company’s acquisition of Railbird, a licensed prediction market platform that has been..
6 months ago

Dana White Says He Immediately Called FBI After Suspicious Betting on UFC Fight

A weekend fight that looked routine at first glance has turned into a federal matter UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the FBI is now involved in reviewing a featherweight bout between Isaac Dulgarian and Yadier del Valle, after monitoring service IC360 raised concerns about strange betting patterns Good to Know The FBI met with UFC..
6 months ago

Missouri Sports Betting Could Reach $3.88 Billion in First Year

Missouri sports bettors have waited years for their moment, and it’s finally on the calendar With legal wagering set to go live on December 1, 2025, analysts already have a clear idea of what the state can expect in its first few days on the books Good to Know Missouri’s sports betting launch date is December 1, 2025 The..
6 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Denies Informant Claims in Gambling Investigations

Gilbert Arenas says he did not act as an informant in the recent gambling-related arrests tied to underground poker and betting operations The former NBA All-Star joked online about the situation, which fueled speculation, but he later said the jokes were not admissions Good to Know Arenas faces his own federal charges tied to private..
6 months ago

White House Defends Trump Decision to Pardon Binance Founder

The White House has addressed questions around the pardon of Changpeng Zhao, saying the decision followed the usual legal and procedural review before reaching President Donald Trump for final approval Good to Know Karoline Leavitt said Trump did not know Zhao personally The Department of Justice and White House Counsel reviewed the..
6 months ago

IBIA and AIA Form New Partnership Supporting Betting Integrity

A new collaboration has formed between the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the African iGaming Alliance (AIA), aimed at strengthening integrity protections across the fast-growing betting sector of Africa Both organizations represent licensed betting operators, and the memorandum of understanding sets the stage for shared..
6 months ago

Ripple Launches Prime Brokerage in US After Hidden Road Acquisition

Ripple has officially rolled out digital asset spot prime brokerage services in the United States, deepening its push into institutional finance and digital market infrastructure The launch follows its acquisition of non-bank prime broker Hidden Road, announced in late October Good to Know Ripple Prime now offers clearing, financing,..
6 months ago

Turkish Football Federation Suspends 149 Referees Over Betting Scandal

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken drastic action after uncovering widespread betting among referees, announcing the suspension of 149 officials connected to illegal gambling The federation confirmed that both head and assistant referees were among those sanctioned, with penalties ranging from eight to twelve months Good to..
6 months ago

Ohio Governor DeWine Says MLB Taking Action on Micro Prop Gambling

Major League Baseball is working with leading sportsbooks to eliminate micro prop betting, according to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, who said the league views such wagers as a threat to integrity across professional sports Good to Know MLB has reportedly reached deals with most major sportsbooks to remove micro prop markets Micro prop..
6 months ago

NCAA to Introduce Player Availability Reports for 2026 March Madness

The NCAA is taking another step to protect student-athletes and improve transparency around college basketball Starting with the 2026 Division I men’s and women’s basketball championships, teams will be required to submit player availability reports ahead of each game Good to Know Teams must submit two player updates: one the night..
6 months ago

Brazil Extends Deadline for Welfare Betting Ban Compliance

Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has given licensed betting operators more time to comply with a recently introduced rule banning individuals who receive social welfare benefits from placing bets The regulator extended the original deadline by 30 days, allowing operators additional time to close accounts belonging to beneficiaries..
6 months ago

California Gambling Operator Christopher King Receives 21-Month Sentence

Federal authorities continue tightening their grip on California’s illegal sports betting network, as another high-profile bookmaker has been sentenced in Los Angeles Christopher Scott King received a 21-month prison term after pleading guilty to multiple charges linked to his multimillion-dollar betting operation Good to Know King..
6 months ago

Hard Rock Bet Launches Slot-Like Sports Betting Feature

Hard Rock Bet is adding a new kind of wager for Florida players—one that looks like a slot machine but is legally classified as sports betting The Seminole Tribe’s exclusive online betting platform is now offering “Games powered by Past Motor Races,” a feature built on the same legal framework that allows betting on historical sporting..
6 months ago

Western Union Announces USD-Pegged Stablecoin Built on Solana

Western Union is stepping into the digital asset space with the announcement of a new US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) — a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar and built on the Solana blockchain The initiative marks a major move by one of the world’s largest remittance providers toward integrating blockchain technology into its global payments..
7 months ago

Wiedower Exit Puts Georgia Sports Betting Plans on Hold

fforts to bring legal sports betting to Georgia have once again slowed, following the sudden resignation of State Representative Marcus Wiedower — one of the most consistent voices in favor of regulating online wagering Good to Know Wiedower introduced two major measures this year to legalize online sports betting His exit leaves..
7 months ago

NCAA Delays Rule Allowing College Athletes to Bet on Pro Sports

The NCAA has decided to postpone its rule change that would have permitted student-athletes to wager on professional sports, extending the effective date from November 1 to November 22 Good to Know The delay follows growing backlash from college leaders and athletic officials SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and several coaches urged..
7 months ago

VSiN Grows Its Reach with New Radio Partnerships Across the U.S.

VSiN, the sports betting network known for its expert analysis and wagering insights, is bringing its content to even more listeners through new and expanded radio partnerships in several US regions Good to Know WARF-AM in Cleveland, WIWF-FM in Charleston, and KOSP-FM in Springfield are all expanding or launching VSiN coverage..
7 months ago

NBA Tightens Betting Policies After Rozier and Billups Cases

The NBA is re-evaluating its betting policies as investigations involving Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups intensify public concern The league sent a memo to all 30 teams outlining plans to review injury-reporting rules, player education, and integrity monitoring systems Good to Know The memo was distributed to every NBA franchise..
7 months ago

Eastern Michigan Trio Declines to Aid NCAA in Gambling Investigation

An investigation into suspicious betting activity surrounding Eastern Michigan men’s basketball has taken a sharp turn The NCAA announced Friday that three former starters — Jalin Billingsley, Da’Sean Nelson, and Jalen Terry — failed to cooperate with officials examining potential illegal wagering Good to Know The players..
7 months ago
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