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


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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 months ago

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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 months ago