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.

EXPERTISE

  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

bet365 Adds 25-Cent Charge to Bets Below $10 in Illinois

Sports fans in Illinois are seeing changes to their betting slips once again, with bet365 confirming it will add a 25-cent fee to smaller wagers The adjustment follows the state’s revised sports betting tax law, which took effect in July Good to know bet365 now charges 25 cents on wagers under $10 in Illinois The fee is refunded..
8 months ago

Underdog Partners with Crypto.com to Offer Prediction Markets Nationwide

Prediction markets are finding their way into the mainstream, and Underdog is now jumping in through a new partnership with Cryptocom The deal makes Underdog the first operator in the United States to combine fantasy contests, sports betting, and prediction markets all inside a single app Good to know Underdog offers fantasy sports in..
8 months ago

Flashscore Upgrades Previews and Stats for 2025 Football Season

Flashscore has kicked off the 2025/26 football season with a wave of product upgrades aimed at making the app faster, smarter, and more useful for fans around the world Good to Know Flashscore previews now feature win probabilities, team form, and betting insights Content is translated into up to 11 languages and expanded to 14..
8 months ago

Bitcoin Could Gain Strength as September Sets Up Q4 Rally

Money has been shifting out of Bitcoin and into Ethereum over recent weeks, with whales selling BTC to buy ETH and institutional flows into Ethereum ETFs outpacing those of Bitcoin But several analysts argue the rotation may soon flip back the other way Good to Know Bitcoin’s market dominance is close to finding a bottom, according..
8 months ago

New Launch: MegaSportsPro Offers Daily Progressive Jackpots in 24 States

Sports prediction games just got a new twist MegaSportsPro has gone live in 24 states, giving fans a chance to turn their knowledge of player stats and game outcomes into cash prizes Unlike standard pick’em contests, the platform mixes skill-based choices with progressive jackpots that can grow daily until someone hits all the right..
8 months ago

Bookie in Ohtani Betting Scandal Sentenced to One Year in Prison

For years, whispers about high-stakes betting followed Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara Now, the bookie at the center of it all, Mathew Bowyer, is facing prison time after admitting to running an illegal gambling operation tied to Mizuhara’s massive debts Good to Know Bowyer will serve 12 months..
8 months ago

Bet365 Secures Maryland Sports Betting License

Bet365 has cleared its latest hurdle in the US market On August 28, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) approved the operator’s application for an online sports wagering license, opening the door for its official launch in the state Good to know Maryland is the 15th US state for bet365 operations Kansas also..
8 months ago

FanDuel Picks Launches Across 17 States With NFL Season Ahead

Fantasy sports fans have a new way to play, and it’s rolling out just in time for football season FanDuel has launched FanDuel Picks, a peer-to-peer fantasy sports product now live in 17 states Good to know FanDuel Picks is live in 17 US states Contest style is peer-to-peer, not house vs player VSiN betting content is joining..
8 months ago

CFTC Launches New Market Surveillance Platform With Nasdaq

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is upgrading its oversight of digital asset markets with the help of Nasdaq’s market surveillance technology The collaboration is part of a broader push by Acting Chairman Caroline D Pham to modernize the regulator’s systems and strengthen protections against fraud and manipulation Good to..
8 months ago

Daniel Fortune Partners With Multibet to Promote Responsible Betting in Brazil

Brazil’s regulated betting market is still in its early stages, and voices pushing for safer play are gaining more attention One of the most visible figures in this conversation, influencer Daniel Fortune, has announced a new partnership with licensed operator Multibet, aimed at putting responsible gaming at the forefront Good to Know..
8 months ago

Phoenix Suns Partner with FanDuel on New Members Lounge at Arena

The Phoenix Suns are teaming up with FanDuel to deliver a new premium experience for their most loyal fans The two have partnered to create the FanDuel Lounge, a 6,000-square-foot members-only space inside the team’s arena that will officially open on October 14, just in time for the Suns’ first home preseason game Good to Know..
8 months ago

Crypto Investors in India Face New Tax Enforcement on Past Deals

India’s tax authorities have intensified enforcement on undisclosed cryptocurrency transactions, issuing notices to investors who failed to report earlier digital asset activity According to Koinx, a crypto tax software provider, the Income Tax Department has begun sending Section 133(6) notices to individuals with undeclared trades, even from..
8 months ago

Ohio Regulators Warn Sportsbooks on Prediction Market Partnerships

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued a warning to licensed sportsbooks that partnering with or associating with prediction market operators could jeopardize their ability to offer sports betting in the state The notice, signed by OCCC Executive Director Matthew Schuler, was obtained by Dustin Gouker of The Closing Line Good..
8 months ago

NFL Ticket Prizes Offered by DraftKings During AGA Education Month

The American Gaming Association (AGA) will once again use September to promote safer gambling through Responsible Gaming Education Month, an initiative supported by operators across the US including DraftKings Good to know DraftKings is incentivizing responsible play by offering NFL ticket sweepstakes to users who engage with its safer..
8 months ago

Caesars Sportsbook Adds $0.25 Tax on Illinois Online Bets

Sports bettors in Illinois will soon notice a new cost attached to every online wager Starting September 1, Caesars Sportsbook will introduce a $025 tax per online bet after lawmakers approved House Bill 1928 earlier this year Good to know The new tax starts at $025 per wager, but it doubles to $050 once an operator surpasses 20..
8 months ago

PrizePicks Shifts Entire DFS Platform to Arena Model Nationwide

PrizePicks has officially moved all of its DFS operations to its Arena peer-to-peer model, making it the company’s single format nationwide Good to know PrizePicks’ Arena lets players compete directly against each other, not the operator The full transition went live on August 22 across every state and territory where PrizePicks..
8 months ago

Ohtani Interpreter Owed $24M Before Arrest

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, now serving a 57-month prison sentence, stole millions from the MLB star’s account to cover gambling debts According to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, Mizuhara once had a $40 million credit line and owed him $24 million Good to know Mizuhara pleaded guilty in 2024 to bank and tax..
8 months ago

Jordan Schultz Launches New Media Channel With Fanatics Sportsbook

NFL fans will soon have a fresh way to connect with the game Reporter Jordan Schultz, the son of billionaire Starbucks founder Howard Schultz is building out his own media channel, teaming up with Fanatics Sportsbook to deliver weekly shows, betting insights, and closer access to the players shaping the 2025–2026 season Good to know..
8 months ago

European Union Considers Ethereum and Solana for Digital Euro Stablecoin

he European Union is exploring the idea of launching a digital Euro on a public blockchain, with Ethereum and Solana emerging as the leading options under discussion Good to know EU officials are reconsidering earlier plans to build the digital Euro on a private blockchain The shift comes after the US passed the GENIUS Act, giving..
8 months ago

Arizona Sports Betting Handle Drops in June but Revenue Still Climbs Year on Year

Arizona sportsbooks saw their slowest month since last summer, but the state’s June figures still showed strong year-on-year growth in both handle and revenue Good to know Arizona reported $543 million in June handle, down 23% from May but nearly 20% higher than June 2024 FanDuel led all operators with $18 million in revenue and a..
8 months ago
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