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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Brazil Creates Task Force to Combat Match-Fixing in Sports

Brazil has set up a new interministerial working group to address one of the biggest threats to fair play in national sports: match-fixing The joint initiative brings together the Ministries of Finance, Sport, and Justice, reflecting the urgency of the issue at both sporting and regulatory levels Good to know The group will draft the..
7 months ago

AGA Report: Most Americans See Sports Events Contracts as Sports Bets

Public opinion around prediction markets is now clearer than ever A new survey from the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows most Americans believe sports events contracts are no different from traditional sports bets and should face the same rules Good to know 85% of Americans view sports events contracts as gambling 80% think..
7 months ago

NCAA Bans Three Ex Fresno State Players for Betting

College basketball is facing another betting controversy, with three former Fresno State players permanently banned from NCAA competition after being tied to a wagering scheme Good to know NCAA rules state athletes betting on their own games are automatically ineligible The case started after suspicious betting alerts were flagged..
7 months ago

PredictIt Cleared by CFTC and Prepares for October Relaunch

The long wait is over for PredictIt After years of uncertainty, the political prediction platform has finally received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), giving it a clear runway to operate as a licensed marketplace Good to Know PredictIt will officially relaunch in October 2025 with expanded markets The..
7 months ago

ESPN BET Files Application for Missouri Sports Betting License

Sports betting in Missouri is finally moving forward, and one of the biggest names in the game is already on board ESPN BET has officially submitted its application for a Missouri sports betting license, joining a growing list of operators aiming to go live before the state’s December 1 launch date Good to Know Missouri will be the..
7 months ago

YouTube NFL Livestream Breaks Platform Record With Chiefs Chargers Game

YouTube is celebrating a milestone after hosting its first exclusive global broadcast of an NFL game The Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers matchup in São Paulo drew a worldwide audience and set a new record for the platform’s livestream viewership Good to Know 173M concurrent viewers worldwide for YouTube’s NFL debut..
8 months ago

New York Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $2 Billion as Casino Revenue Grows in August

New York bettors pushed the state to a new milestone in August 2025, with the sports wagering handle crossing $2 billion for only the second time this year Meanwhile, casino revenue also showed growth, reinforcing New York’s position as one of the most dynamic gambling markets in the US Good to Know $20B+ sports betting handle in..
8 months ago

Coinshares Heads to Nasdaq With $1.2B Valuation After 200% AuM Growth

Coinshares International Ltd is preparing to make its debut in the US market after agreeing to merge with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC The deal, announced on September 8, 2025, values Coinshares at $12 billion pre-money and will establish one of the largest publicly traded pure-play digital asset managers..
8 months ago

Michael Saylor Enters Bloomberg Billionaires Index With Bitcoin Strategy

Michael Saylor has finally made his way into the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, joining the ranks of global billionaires with wealth tied directly to Bitcoin Good to Know Saylor’s net worth reached $737 billion in September 2025, placing him at 491st worldwide His fortune is closely linked to Strategy’s 636,505 BTC treasury, the..
8 months ago

Flamengo’s Bruno Henrique Handed 12 Match Ban and Fine Over Betting Case

Brazilian forward Bruno Henrique has been suspended for 12 games and fined BRL 60,000 ($11,112) after being found guilty of acting to influence the outcome of a match for betting purposes The decision came from the First Disciplinary Committee of Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), following an investigation into suspicious betting..
8 months ago

Ohio Sports Betting Keeps Climbing Despite Summer Dip

Sports betting in Ohio kept its upward trend in July, even with the seasonal slowdown that comes when NBA action is over and MLB dominates the calendar The Ohio Casino Control Commission released new numbers showing that the market is still on solid ground Good to know July handle reached $5323 million, up 115% year over year Sports..
8 months ago

NFL Partners With bwin as League Heads to Madrid for First Game

The NFL is gearing up for a historic moment in Spain, and it comes with a new betting partner Ahead of the league’s debut game in Madrid this November, the NFL confirmed bwin as its Official Sports Betting Partner in Spain Good to know bwin becomes the NFL’s first betting partner in Spain, adding to its long list of European..
8 months ago

Nearly a Year of Gary Gensler’s Texts Lost in SEC Mishap

An internal investigation has wrapped up into the disappearance of nearly a year’s worth of text messages from Gary Gensler, the former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission The report points to poor oversight, faulty IT processes, and missed safeguards as the reasons why important messages tied to crypto enforcement actions..
8 months ago

US Sportsbooks Join ROGA Certification for Responsible Gaming

The largest names in US sports betting are about to face an independent check on how they handle responsible gaming Eight operators, together representing around 90% of the legal market, will take part in a new certification program led by the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) in partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council..
8 months ago

ESPN Bet Adds Injury Insurance for NFL Wagers

Sportsbooks are racing to protect customers from the frustration of losing a bet due to an untimely injury ESPN Bet has now rolled out its own version of injury insurance, joining FanDuel and DraftKings in reshaping how NFL wagers are handled when players go down mid-game With the new football season kicking off September 4, the timing is no..
8 months ago

Kalshi Expands with New Parlay Contracts for Football

Prediction markets are edging closer to the world of traditional sports betting Kalshi, a regulated prediction market exchange, is preparing to roll out football parlay contracts—a product that mirrors the way sportsbooks handle multi-game wagers With the NFL and college seasons on the horizon, the timing feels deliberate, and the impact could..
8 months ago

Pennsylvania Gaming Board Warns Against Unregulated Betting Ahead of NFL Season

As football season kicks off, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is reminding fans to stick with legal options With NFL wagering set to spike starting September 4, the regulator issued a public warning about the dangers of offshore and unauthorized sites, stressing that only licensed operators offer the protections bettors..
8 months ago

Polymarket Closing in on Legal Return to United States

The prediction market landscape in the United States might soon get a shake-up A recent decision from regulators could open the door for Polymarket, often described as the world’s largest prediction market, to operate legally again on US soil Good to Know Polymarket acquired exchange QCEX in July, which became the subject of the CFTC..
8 months ago

Betr Picks Expands to 33 States as Betr Arcade Launches in 29

Betr is heading into the new NFL season with its biggest product rollout yet The company has confirmed Betr Picks is now live in 33 states plus Washington DC, while its new Betr Arcade platform has officially launched in 29 states Both products are accessible through the same app and wallet, giving players more options in one place Good to..
8 months ago

PrizePicks Launches Free NFL Jackpot Contest With $1M on the Line

PrizePicks is kicking off the NFL season with something fresh for its players Ahead of the September 4 start of the football calendar, the daily fantasy operator has launched a nationwide free-to-play jackpot contest offering $1 million in prizes Good to know Contest centers on predicting the first touchdown scorer in eight week one NFL..
8 months ago
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