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

Prosecutors Seek Jail for Terry Rozier Codefendant Deniro Laster

Federal prosecutors want Deniro Laster held in jail until trial after accusing the Terry Rozier codefendant of witness intimidation and repeated violations of his release terms Good to Know Prosecutors claim Laster contacted codefendants despite a court ban Laster and Rozier face trial on February 8, 2027 The case centres on more..
2 weeks ago

Ontario Sports Betting Handle Tops $1 Billion in June

Ontario sports betting crossed $1 billion in monthly wagers for the eighth time in 12 months, helped by a packed June sports calendar Online casino remained the main driver across the regulated Ontario iGaming market Good to Know Sports betting handle reached $103 billion in June 2026 Total online gambling wagers reached $946..
2 weeks ago

Ohio Sports Betting Handle Good for $658.9 Million in June

Ohio sportsbooks handled more money in June 2026, but bettor-friendly results cut operator revenue FanDuel earned the most, while DraftKings took the largest share of wagers Good to Know Ohio sports betting handle reached $6589 million in June FanDuel led revenue with $239 million Promotional wagers rose to $215 million during..
2 weeks ago

Ohio Governor Candidates Split Over Online Gambling Rules

Ohio voters face two very different plans for legal online gambling in the 2026 governor race Amy Acton and Don Kissick support wider access, while Vivek Ramaswamy has not presented a public policy Good To Know Amy Acton supports online gambling with stronger consumer rules Don Kissick favors legal access with limited government..
2 weeks ago

Betfred Plans 132 Betting Shop Closures And 600 Job Cuts

Betfred plans to close 132 betting shops from September 2026, putting more than 600 jobs at risk as higher payroll costs and online gambling duties weigh on the bookmaker Good To Know The consultation covers more than 10% of the Betfred retail estate Around 1,100 UK betting shops would remain after the closures Retail betting..
3 weeks ago

New York Seeks Up To $36 Billion From Kalshi

New York has sued Kalshi over claims that the prediction market runs an illegal gambling operation The case seeks penalties that could top $36 billion and an order capable of disrupting the company far beyond its sports contracts Good To Know New York wants Kalshi barred from operating within or from the state The complaint covers..
3 weeks ago

DraftKings And Delta Launch Free SkyPicks Contests On US Flights

DraftKings and Delta Air Lines have launched SkyPicks, a free sports prediction contest available through Delta Sync WiFi on eligible US domestic flights The game begins with MLB contests, while NFL matchups will follow later in 2026 Good to Know SkyPicks has no wagers, deposits, entry fees or financial risk Players must be SkyMiles..
3 weeks ago

Fanatics Buys BGC Exchange for Prediction Market Control

Fanatics plans to buy a federally regulated exchange and clearinghouse from BGC Group, replacing its reliance on outside prediction market infrastructure The deal would give Fanatics Markets direct control over contract listings, trading technology and settlement Good to Know Fanatics will acquire Water Street Labs and CX..
3 weeks ago

New York Judge Analisa Torres Denies Kalshi Emergency Injunction

Kalshi can still offer sports event contracts in New York for now, but a federal judge has refused to protect the prediction market operator from future state enforcement while an appeal continues Good to Know Judge Analisa Torres denied emergency relief for Kalshi on July 27 New York has agreed not to issue civil penalties while..
3 weeks ago

Federal Judge Blocks Minnesota Prediction Market Ban

A federal court has stopped Minnesota from enforcing the first state law designed to criminalize prediction market operations The ruling keeps platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket available while the wider fight over federal and state authority continues Good to Know Judge Katherine Menendez blocked the Minnesota prediction market..
3 weeks ago

Kalshi Agrees to Geofence Prediction Markets in Nevada

Kalshi has accepted a strict Nevada compliance plan after state investigators accessed prohibited event contracts despite an active court order The prediction market exchange must install stronger location controls by August 12 or pay $120,000 for every day of delay Good to Know Kalshi must block Nevada access to sports, election and..
3 weeks ago

Kalshi Threatens Netflix Over Prediction Market Documentary

Netflix will release a prediction market documentary on July 26, only days after World Cup trading brought Kalshi and Polymarket record attention Kalshi already wants the trailer removed Good to Know The film covers $56 billion in World Cup final trading Kalshi claims the content is fabricated and defamatory Tarek Mansour, Shayne..
4 weeks ago

Watchdog Records Seven Alerts During 2026 World Cup

An international integrity network recorded seven possible betting irregularities during the 2026 World Cup FIFA, however, said its wider review found no suspicious betting activity or match manipulation Good to Know The review covered all 104 World Cup matches Estimated tournament betting reached $240 billion A yellow notice..
4 weeks ago

Massachusetts Betting Handle Hits June Record

Massachusetts bettors wagered $6151 million in June, a record for the month However, sportsbook revenue fell 12% from a year earlier as several major sports results favoured players Good to Know June handle exceeded $600 million for a tenth consecutive month Operators generated $558 million in gross revenue from a 91% hold..
4 weeks ago

Ryan Gold Appeals NFL Betting Suspension

Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold has appealed an indefinite NFL suspension tied to confidential 2026 Draft information His attorney called the allegations “blatantly false” Good to Know The NFL said Gold shared material non-public information linked to Arizona Draft picks Attorney Mike Caspino said Gold..
1 month ago

Washington Court Blocks Kalshi Sports Contracts

A Washington state court has granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, finding that its sports event contracts likely violate state gambling laws The order will not take effect before August 5 Good to Know Judge John McHale rejected the Kalshi federal preemption argument Washington joins Massachusetts, Nevada and Michigan in..
1 month ago

Underdog Launches Its Own Prediction Market Exchange

Underdog has launched a federally approved prediction market exchange ahead of the NFL season The platform can now operate markets directly rather than depend on Kalshi or Cryptocom Good to Know Underdog previously offered prediction markets through Kalshi and Cryptocom Direct exchange ownership lets Underdog retain more revenue..
1 month ago

Alabama Gambling Talks Could Return Within Four Years

Alabama still has no legal sports betting, commercial casinos or state lottery However, political funding and continued House support could return gambling reform to the legislature within four years Good to Know A DraftKings and FanDuel backed PAC spent more than $93 million on Alabama Republican primary races The PAC supported 17..
1 month ago

Entain Urges UK Sport to Drop Unlicensed Sponsors

Entain has asked UK sports bodies to drop gambling sponsors that lack a Gambling Commission licence before the government introduces new rules Good to Know A Department for Culture, Media and Sport consultation closes on September 9 Illegal UK gambling turnover reached an estimated £166 billion in 2025 Unregulated operators..
1 month ago

Svenska Spel Posts Best Q2 Since 2019

Svenska Spel recorded its strongest second quarter since Sweden re-regulated gambling in 2019 FIFA World Cup betting, lottery growth and higher online activity lifted net gaming revenue 7% to SEK196 billion ($202 million) Good to Know Operating profit rose 13% to SEK617 million Online gambling generated 67% of group revenue June..
1 month ago
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