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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  • Sports Betting

Daniel's latest articles

CFTC Nominee Says Tribes Can Apply to Run Prediction Markets

Tribal leaders in California have raised red flags over the growing presence of CFTC-registered prediction markets that include betting on sports events One of those platforms, Kalshi, has been at the center of debate, prompting questions during a recent Senate hearing with CFTC Chair nominee Brian Quintenz Good to know Tribes can..
11 months ago

Harassment Tied to Sports Betting Falls in March Madness, NCAA Reports

Sports betting-related abuse aimed at players, coaches, and officials dropped noticeably during the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournaments According to new data from the NCAA and monitoring partner Signify Group, efforts to reduce harmful online behavior are showing some early results Good to know Abuse tied to betting fell 23%..
11 months ago

North Carolina Books $65.2 Million in Wagering Revenue in May

Sports betting in North Carolina showed mixed results in May 2025 While the total amount wagered increased compared to last year, the monthly handle was among the lowest seen since late 2024 Still, sportsbooks saw stronger revenues thanks to improved hold rates Good to know Sportsbooks in North Carolina took in $5478 million in bets..
11 months ago

FanDuel Adds Illinois Betting Fee After State Hike Leaves No Choice

Illinois will soon see a new cost added to online sports bets, and FanDuel has announced how it plans to respond Starting this fall, users in the state will face a new fee on every bet placed The update came through a press release issued today by Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel It confirmed the platform’s plan to..
11 months ago

$42 Billion in Stablecoin Trades Drive Policy Action in Korea

South Korea is moving quickly to reshape its crypto market under new leadership President Lee Jae-myung’s administration is pushing ahead with plans to legalize domestic stablecoins, following through on campaign promises made during his recent election run Good to know New legislation would allow local stablecoin issuance with..
11 months ago

New York State Reports $248.9 Million GGR for May Sports Betting

New York’s online sports betting market set a new high for gross gaming revenue in May, signaling strong player activity despite not reaching the all-time handle peak Good to know May GGR hit a new record at $2489 million, topping January by 04% Total handle crossed $2 billion for the third month in a row FanDuel led the market..
11 months ago

Louisiana State Senate Backs Sports Betting Tax Hike to 21.5 Percent

Louisiana lawmakers have decided to increase the tax rate on online sports betting, aligning it with rates paid by traditional casino operators The move has gained broad support in the state legislature and places Louisiana alongside Maryland and Illinois, which also raised their rates this year Good to know Online sportsbook tax rate..
11 months ago

Argentina Anti-Corruption Office Finds No Misconduct by Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has avoided official penalties after the country’s Anti-Corruption Office determined that he did not cross any legal lines when he mentioned the Libra memecoin earlier this year The agency released its findings on June 5, clarifying that Milei was speaking in a personal capacity on social media, not as a..
11 months ago

Tim Draper Sticks With $250K Bitcoin Forecast for 2025

Tim Draper has once again doubled down on his $250,000 bitcoin price prediction The venture capitalist took to X on June 4 to repeat his long-standing belief that bitcoin could reach this level by the end of 2025, even adding that it might “go infinite” against the US dollar Despite market fluctuations over the years, Draper remains..
11 months ago

Polymarket and X Launch Real-Time Prediction Insights Through New Partnership

Polymarket has entered a major partnership with social media platform X, positioning itself as the official prediction market partner for the site The collaboration aims to fuse real-time data, AI-driven insights, and crowd-sourced forecasting into a single, streamlined user experience Good to know Polymarket becomes the official..
11 months ago

Kalshi Celebrates Court Win in Nevada

A recent court decision in Nevada has cleared a path for Kalshi to continue its operations while it challenges regulatory pressure The company is currently pushing back against several state and federal agencies that have questioned the legality of its event-based contracts Good to know A Nevada court has allowed Kalshi’s lawsuit..
11 months ago

NFL and ICRG Partner to Study Gambling Behavior Among Students

The NFL is stepping up efforts to promote responsible gambling, with a new partnership focused on young adults and college athletes Through a collaboration with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG), the league is backing a research initiative aimed at understanding gambling risks among students and athletes The NFL Foundation..
11 months ago

Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill to Allow Multiple Sportsbooks

Rhode Island may be moving toward a more competitive online sports betting market Lawmakers in the state have passed a bill that could open the door for multiple sportsbook operators to enter the market and compete for contracts starting in 2026 For years, the Sportsbook Rhode Island app—developed by International Game Technology (IGT)—has..
11 months ago

US Shuts Down BidenCash After Selling 15 Million Credit Cards

A major operation led by US law enforcement has taken down BidenCash, a dark web marketplace used to traffic stolen payment data and personal information Authorities also seized 145 domains and recovered an undisclosed amount of cryptocurrency tied to the platform’s operations Good to know BidenCash had over 117,000 users since its..
11 months ago

Kraken Launches Prime Brokerage for Institutional Crypto Access

Kraken is stepping deeper into the institutional crypto space with the launch of Kraken Prime Announced on June 3, the new full-service brokerage platform aims to provide large-scale digital asset firms with integrated trading, custody, and financing tools Good to know Kraken Prime provides access to 90% of the digital asset market..
11 months ago

Coinbase Data Breach Linked to India-Based TaskUs Employee

The recent data breach at Coinbase has been linked to an employee working for the US-based outsourcing firm TaskUs in India According to a Reuters investigation, the breach originated from within a support team and led to a failed extortion attempt against the crypto exchange Good to know The breach reportedly impacted 69,461 Coinbase..
11 months ago

Report: Global Sports Betting Market Projected to Reach $182 Billion

The global sports betting industry is on track to surpass $182 billion in value by 2030, according to new projections from The Research Insights The firm’s analysis highlights strong momentum across key global regions, driven by a mix of supportive legislation, advancing technology, and cultural shifts in how betting is perceived and..
11 months ago

LiveScore Bet Responds to ASA Over App Ad Ruling

LiveScore Bet has shared its disappointment following a decision by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that found two of its adverts breached marketing rules by appearing in the under-18 version of the LiveScore app The ruling followed a complaint from one user who spotted gambling-related content within the app designed for younger..
11 months ago

Lawmakers in California Support Crypto Use for State Fees

California could soon be allowing crypto payments for state-related transactions after the Assembly unanimously passed a new bill Assembly Bill 1180 (AB 1180), approved by a 68-0 vote on June 2, now heads to the Senate for further consideration Good to know AB 1180 could take effect on July 1, 2026 A pilot program would run through..
11 months ago

Circle Sets IPO Price at 28 Dollars as BlackRock Commits to 10 Percent

Circle is preparing to step into public markets with a valuation target that has already caught the attention of major players The firm behind USDC, the second-largest USD-backed stablecoin, has priced its upcoming IPO at $28 per share, aiming for a total valuation of $72 billion The offering is expected to land on Thursday, June 5 Good to..
11 months ago
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