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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  • Crypto
  • Trading
  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

LPGA Betting Mishap Costs FanDuel Thousands in Fines

FanDuel is facing consequences after regulatory agencies in two states hit the sportsbook with a combined $140,000 in fines for taking bets on markets that had not been approved While the company moved quickly to cooperate and correct the issues, regulators in Iowa and Massachusetts said FanDuel did not meet expected standards Good to..
9 months ago

Ohtani Still Dragged into Betting Rumors Despite DOJ Clearing

Matt Bowyer, the bookmaker tied to the Shohei Ohtani betting case, is now due for sentencing in late August, wrapping up a story that drew national headlines After months of delays, both his legal team and federal prosecutors have agreed to push forward the timeline The case has stirred up more than legal trouble, dragging in public figures and..
9 months ago

Trump Says Crypto Bill Revolt Is Over After Deal with Republicans

Crypto laws in the US hit a bump this week, but Donald Trump says he is smoothing things over After several Republicans unexpectedly pulled support for three major crypto bills, Trump stepped in and says he convinced most of them to get back on board Good to know Trump says 11 out of 12 Republican lawmakers who held up the vote now..
9 months ago

Who Would Have Guessed a Bank Would Launch a Betting App?

Brazil is preparing to bring another big player into its online betting market Caixa Econômica Federal, one of the country’s largest state-owned banks, plans to roll out its own online gambling platform in the second half of 2025 Good to know Caixa expects to generate BR2 billion in 2025 and up to BR7 billion in 2026 The new..
9 months ago

Illinois Bettors Must Now Wager at Least $2.50 on BetMGM

BetMGM is making changes in Illinois starting July 16, and it is not just about taxes The operator has introduced a new $250 minimum wager for all bets placed in the state The move follows a shift in how Illinois taxes online sportsbooks, and others like DraftKings and FanDuel are adjusting their pricing too As Illinois tightens the rules,..
9 months ago

LeoVegas Starts International Rollout of Self-Built Sportsbook

LeoVegas Group has taken its first major step toward building a self-managed sportsbook operation by launching its proprietary platform in Denmark under both the LeoVegas and Expekt brands This move reflects the group’s longer-term strategy to bring more control in-house and reduce reliance on external suppliers Good to know LeoVegas..
9 months ago

Derek Jeter Takes on New Role as BetMGM Brand Ambassador

BetMGM is teaming up with one of baseball’s most recognized names Derek Jeter, the former New York Yankees shortstop and Hall of Famer, has joined the operator as a brand ambassador in a new multiyear deal The partnership will see Jeter take part in national campaigns, special promotions, and BetMGM’s responsible gambling outreach Good..
9 months ago

BetBlocker Reaches 20,000 Users in Brazil Amid Gambling Law Shifts

nterest in self-exclusion tools is growing quickly in Brazil, and BetBlocker is right in the middle of that shift The UK-based charity has seen a huge spike in usage across the country, with more than 20,000 active users since the start of 2025 That growth has outpaced every other region where the app is available Good to know Over..
9 months ago

Indiana Sports Betting Handle Tops $351 Million in June

Indiana’s sports betting market showed strong year-over-year growth in June, with the monthly handle jumping past the $350 million mark The state’s biggest operators once again led the charge, with Ameristar and Blue Chip Casinos accounting for a major chunk of total bets Good to know Indiana sportsbooks posted a $3511M handle in..
9 months ago

Lucas Paquetá Expected to Be Cleared in Betting Case

Lucas Paquetá may soon put his match-fixing case behind him According to former Everton CEO and current advisor to top football clubs, Keith Wyness, the West Ham forward is expected to be acquitted Wyness shared the update during a recent episode of the Inside Track podcast on Football Insider Good to know Keith Wyness believes the..
9 months ago

Caesars Ties Rewards and Betting into One Digital Wallet

Caesars Entertainment has rolled out a digital upgrade that connects its mobile betting experience across state lines The company’s universal wallet is now live in Nevada, giving sports bettors access to one account for funds, wagers, and rewards no matter where they are in the country Good to know The universal wallet connects..
9 months ago

São Paulo Betting Firms Set to Form New Union

Operators in São Paulo are getting ready to set up a formal organization to represent the local betting industry After recent talk of launching Febrabet at the national level, attention has now turned to the state level, where a new union is coming together Good to know Only companies operating in São Paulo can participate..
9 months ago

Public Feedback Opens on Sportradar IMG Arena Deal

Sportradar’s planned acquisition of IMG Arena US Parent, LLC is now under early review by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) The CMA wants to hear from the public and industry insiders before deciding if a deeper look is needed Good to know Public comments will be accepted until July 25 CMA is checking if the deal..
9 months ago

BetMakers Raises $9 Million USD to Fund Two U.S. Acquisitions

BetMakers Technology Group is making a move to strengthen its US operations with two upcoming acquisitions Backed by fresh capital raised from both institutional and retail investors, the ASX-listed company is taking steps to scale up its presence in the American racing and betting market Good to know BetMakers raised A$137 million through..
10 months ago

Bitcoin Rockets to New High Above $116K After Days of Tight Trading

Bitcoin roared past its previous record today, hitting $116,526 according to CoinMarketCap during a sharp hourly breakout that caught traders by surprise The quick move came after several days of tight price action between $110,000 and $113,000, with BTC coiling in a narrow range But then came a steep green candle that sent the price soaring,..
10 months ago

DraftKings to Refund Connecticut Players After Bonus Dispute

DraftKings has agreed to return about $3 million to roughly 7,000 players in Connecticut after a state-led investigation found issues with how certain bonus offers were advertised The promotions in question ran between October 19, 2021 and January 4, 2023, and included offers that promised deposit matches or bonuses Good to know Around..
10 months ago

Sports Betting Ads Now Off Limits on NJ Campuses

New Jersey has made a move to separate college sports from the influence of betting operators Governor Phil Murphy just signed Assembly Bill 4113 into law, stopping public universities in the state from entering into advertising partnerships with sportsbooks Good to know The law blocks sports betting ads in stadiums and campus..
10 months ago

North Carolina Sportsbooks See 44 Percent Revenue Jump in June

North Carolina’s sportsbooks ended their fiscal year on a high note, pulling in more than $50 million in profits for the second straight month It is the third time since mobile betting launched in March 2024 that the state’s operators crossed that mark in back-to-back months Good to know June brought in $652 million in gross..
10 months ago

Tipico Penalized in New Jersey After Leaving U.S. Market

Tipico may have left the US sports betting scene, but its past mistakes in New Jersey have not gone unnoticed Regulators in the state have now handed down a $25,000 fine for two separate violations that occurred before the company exited the American market Good to know Tipico sent nearly 1,000 marketing emails to self-excluded users..
10 months ago

Metaplanet Sees Escape Velocity Through Bitcoin Gold Rush Lens

Metaplanet is not just stacking sats—it is playing for the long game CEO Simon Gerovich says the company wants to build such a massive Bitcoin reserve that future competitors simply will not be able to keep up The goal Reach “escape velocity” before others even realize what is happening Good to know Metaplanet holds over 15,500..
10 months ago
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