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 Sportsbook Launches in Kansas as 14th US Market

bet365 has officially opened its online sportsbook to players in Kansas, marking another step in the company’s growing US footprint Following recent rollouts in Tennessee and Illinois, the global betting brand now operates in 14 states Good to Know bet365 is now live in Kansas for players 21+ within state borders 14th US market,..
9 months ago

Super Group Breaks Revenue Record and Lifts 2025 Guidance

Super Group just pulled off its biggest quarter ever, even as it follows through on leaving the US online gambling market The company, which owns Betway and Spin, says the focus now is on growing in regions where performance is already strong Good to know Africa, Europe, and Canada fueled most of the growth this quarter Betway..
9 months ago

Report: Indonesia Considers Bitcoin for Reserve and Economic Growth

Indonesia is considering Bitcoin as part of its long-term economic strategy, including the possibility of using it as a national reserve asset The idea was presented during a recent meeting between Bitcoin Indonesia and officials at the Vice President’s office Discussions also touched on Bitcoin mining, energy infrastructure, and the need for..
9 months ago

Villa Dálmine Says No Link to Former Official in Fixing Case

A football betting controversy is now unfolding in Argentina, this time involving third-division club Villa Dálmine The club has released a statement responding to media speculation linking it to a match-fixing case under investigation While the situation involves someone with past ties to the organization, Villa Dálmine stressed that the..
9 months ago

ESPN Acquires NFL Network and RedZone in Equity Deal

The NFL and ESPN have reached a major media deal that could reshape how fans watch football in the US and beyond On Tuesday, the National Football League announced it has sold NFL Network and NFL RedZone to ESPN in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the sports network Good to know The NFL traded NFL Network and RedZone for a 10% stake..
9 months ago

Sportradar Lifts 2025 Forecast After Record Second Quarter

Sportradar is raising the bar for 2025 after a strong second quarter, marked by impressive revenue and profit growth, especially in the US market The Swiss sports data company is now projecting even higher full-year earnings, with updated targets reflecting growing customer demand, smart tech investments, and expanded partnerships Good to..
9 months ago

Brazil Set to Debate Tax Hikes on Sports Betting

Congress in Brazil will officially begin discussions on Provisional Measure (MP) 1303/2025 on Wednesday, August 6, with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad set to speak during the opening session The measure includes a proposal to increase taxes on fixed-odds betting, adding to the government’s growing focus on regulating the gambling..
9 months ago

MLB Betting Investigation Leads to Guardians Clearing Lockers

The Cleveland Guardians have taken a clear step back from pitchers Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase amid an ongoing MLB investigation into suspicious betting activity On August 1, the team cleared out both players’ lockers without offering an official explanation Good to know Both pitchers remain on paid leave until at least August 31..
9 months ago

NCL Questions Sportsbooks for Using Push Alerts to Drive Gambling

A new analysis shared by the National Consumers League (NCL) is raising concerns about how sports betting apps use push notifications to constantly nudge users into gambling The findings suggest these alerts aren’t just a marketing tool — they might be making gambling problems worse, especially for those who are already vulnerable Good..
9 months ago

Coinbase Will Add Prediction Markets and Tokenized Assets Soon

Coinbase is getting ready to take a much broader swing at the financial world The company, long focused on crypto trading, now plans to expand its platform to include a wider mix of assets—everything from tokenized stocks to prediction markets Good to know Coinbase will soon support tokenized real-world assets like equities and..
9 months ago

Paquetá Avoids Ban as FA Drops Fixing Charges

Lucas Paquetá is finally in the clear—at least when it comes to the most serious part of the Football Association’s case against him After months of speculation and stress, the FA’s independent regulatory commission confirmed it could not prove the Brazilian midfielder fixed matches or deliberately picked up yellow cards to influence..
10 months ago

Visa Adds More Stablecoins to Expand Crypto Payment Support

Visa is pushing deeper into crypto with new moves aimed at making stablecoin payments easier, faster, and more widely available Shared by Visa in a recent update, the company is expanding its crypto capabilities by bringing in more stablecoins and blockchain networks to its settlement system The goal Make digital payments smoother and more..
10 months ago

Ceará Player Accused of Influencing Match in Série C

A new investigation is underway in Brazil after suspicious betting activity and on-field behavior raised concerns during a Série C football match in Ceará The state’s Public Ministry, through its Criminal Investigation Unit (NUINC), is digging into the matter under the operation name “Campo Minado” Good to know Operation..
10 months ago

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Pushes to Eliminate All Prop Bets

Ohio’s governor wants prop betting gone Gov Mike DeWine, in his second term, announced Thursday that he is calling on the Ohio Casino Control Commission to remove all prop bets from the state’s legal sports betting menu Good to know DeWine wants all prop bets banned, not just college player props He links the move to MLB’s..
10 months ago

Ohio Sports Betting Revenue Jumps in June Despite Lower Handle

Ohio sportsbooks closed June with higher profits even as overall betting volume slowed The Ohio Casino Control Commission reported that online and retail operators combined for $5863 million in handle, a 228% increase year-over-year, while revenue climbed to $7495 million Good to know Revenue rose 46% year-over-year, fueled by a 128%..
10 months ago

bet365 Launches in Kansas as Seventh Sportsbook Operator

Kansas bettors have a new way to place their wagers bet365 officially launched its online sportsbook in the Sunflower State on July 30, expanding its US footprint just in time for the NFL preseason Good to know bet365 is now the seventh live sportsbook in Kansas The platform features QuickSlip and BetSync for faster, easier..
10 months ago

Arizona Man Pleads Guilty in $13 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Federal prosecutors say an Arizona man has admitted to running a large-scale crypto fraud that stole millions from investors Good to know The scam involved fake crypto companies and a made-up government agency Victims were promised high returns from AI-powered trading bots The guilty plea includes money laundering and obstruction..
10 months ago

Nevada Sports Betting Revenue Jumps 44% in June

Nevada sportsbooks posted a strong performance in June, delivering a 44% year-over-year jump in sports betting revenue and maintaining a solid run of monthly profits above $40 million Good To Know Baseball betting carried Nevada’s sports wagering revenue to another record-breaking month Online sportsbooks brought in nearly $30..
10 months ago

Sportradar Launches Bettor Sense AI Tool in Brazil

Sportradar has introduced a new AI-powered responsible gambling tool in Brazil as part of a wider plan to expand its global reach The tool, called Bettor Sense, is designed to detect early signs of risky gambling behavior and deliver personalized interventions to protect players Good To Know Bettor Sense uses behavioral data and AI to..
10 months ago

Strategy Completes Largest US IPO of 2025 and Buys 21K Bitcoin

Strategy has once again shown its commitment to Bitcoin after completing the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the US so far in 2025 The company raised $25 billion through a preferred stock sale and used the proceeds to buy over 21,000 Bitcoin, expanding its already massive holdings Good to Know Strategy now holds 628,791..
10 months ago
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