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

Kalshi Tightens Trading Rules for Sports and Politics

Kalshi has rolled out new trading restrictions aimed at insider trading risk on political and sports contracts The update came Monday as prediction markets face legal pressure and fresh questions around market integrity Good to Know Kalshi will block political candidates from trading on their own campaigns Athletes, referees, and..
4 weeks ago

Polymarket Shares New Measures to Combat Insider Trading

Polymarket has updated its rulebook as pressure around prediction market integrity keeps building The company said Monday that it rolled out Enhanced Market Integrity Rules across its DeFi platform and its CFTC-regulated US exchange, with new limits aimed at insider trading and market abuse Good to Know Polymarket now bars trading..
4 weeks ago

Nevada Court Blocks Kalshi Event Contracts for Now

A Nevada court has handed state regulators a fresh win in the fight over prediction markets Kalshi can no longer offer sports, election, and entertainment event contracts in Nevada under a temporary restraining order issued Friday, with a new court hearing already set for April 3 Good to Know A Nevada court granted a temporary..
1 month ago

DraftKings and FanDuel Go Live in Arkansas

Arkansas sports betting added two major names on Friday, giving bettors statewide access to DraftKings and FanDuel ahead of March Madness After a long wait, both brands finally secured local casino partners and entered the market Good to Know DraftKings launched in Arkansas through Southland Casino Hotel FanDuel went live through..
1 month ago

Fed Economists See Value in Prediction Markets, New 40-Page Report Shows

A new Federal Reserve study adds a fresh angle to the debate around prediction markets Researchers say Kalshi may offer useful real-time signals on inflation, interest rates, unemployment, and GDP, even while legal and political pressure around the platform keeps building Good to Know Federal Reserve researchers said Kalshi can provide..
1 month ago

MLB Signs Polymarket Deal and CFTC Integrity Agreement

Major League Baseball has named Polymarket its official prediction market exchange partner and has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Rob Manfred announced both agreements on Thursday, only days before the start of the 2026 season The deals place MLB at the center of a growing..
1 month ago

NCAA Sounds Alarm on Betting Pressure Ahead of March Madness

NCAA president Charlie Baker raised fresh concerns about sports betting ahead of March Madness, pointing to player harassment, prop bets, and prediction markets as growing risks for college sports Baker made those comments in an interview with CBS Mornings as the tournament began Good to Know Charlie Baker said abusive messages aimed..
1 month ago

Nebraska Voters Could Decide Mobile Sports Betting in 2026

Nebraska casino operators are taking mobile sports betting straight to voters after another roadblock in Lincoln A coalition led by WarHorse Gaming, with support from the Sports Betting Alliance, has started a statewide petition effort to place online sports betting on the November 3, 2026 ballot The Nebraska Secretary of State approved both..
1 month ago

Alberta Bans Election Betting in New iGaming Market

Alberta has drawn a clear line ahead of the launch of its new iGaming market AGLC said bets on political events will not be allowed when private online sports betting and online casino operators enter the province’s regulated system later in 2026 Good to Know AGLC added a rule that prohibits betting on political events such as..
1 month ago

Wisconsin Senate Passes Tribe Led Online Sports Betting Bill

Wisconsin is now one step away from legal statewide mobile sports betting The Senate approved AB 601 on Tuesday, sending the bill to Gov Tony Evers after a debate that mixed tribal sovereignty, market access, and concern about gambling harm Good to Know The Wisconsin Senate passed AB 601 by a 21 to 12 vote The bill would allow..
1 month ago

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Fines Five Sportsbooks $80,500

Massachusetts regulators have issued fines to several major sportsbooks after reviewing a series of betting rule violations The penalties involve wagers that were not permitted under state rules, including certain player prop bets and bets tied to restricted athletes Good to Know Massachusetts regulators fined five sportsbooks a..
1 month ago

March Madness Betting Expected To Reach $3.3 Billion In The United States, AGA Reports

A new forecast shows sports betting activity around college basketball continues to climb in the United States Industry estimates indicate billions of dollars will flow through sportsbooks during the upcoming NCAA tournaments as fans follow the month-long competition Good to Know The American Gaming Association expects $33 billion in..
1 month ago

Polymarket Partners With Palantir And TWG AI On Sports Monitoring

Polymarket is preparing an artificial intelligence monitoring system designed to track integrity risks in sports prediction markets Company leadership says advanced analytics could improve oversight as trading tied to sports events expands Good to Know Polymarket is working with Palantir and TWG AI on a monitoring platform System..
1 month ago

Nasdaq and CME Want Clear Rules for Prediction Markets

Major leaders from large US financial exchanges say prediction markets need stronger and clearer federal regulation The call comes as event contract trading grows on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket Good to Know Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman and CME Group CEO Terry Duffy support clearer federal rules for prediction markets..
1 month ago

Federal Judge Rejects Kalshi Injunction Request In Ohio Case

A federal court ruling in Ohio adds another chapter to the legal dispute over sports prediction markets in the United States US District Chief Judge Sarah D Morrison denied a request from prediction market operator Kalshi that sought to block enforcement action from the Ohio Casino Control Commission Decision keeps a cease and desist order active..
1 month ago

NCAA Will Track Referee Betting Activity During March Madness

The NCAA will begin monitoring betting activity tied to referees officiating championship events Technology from Integrity Compliance 360 will track officials assigned to tournaments such as March Madness More than 200 referees scheduled to officiate men and women NCAA Tournament games will be entered into IC360 ProhiBet monitoring system..
1 month ago

March Madness Betting Could Reach $4 Billion at US Sportsbooks

Sports betting activity tied to the NCAA basketball tournaments continues to climb in the United States Analysts expect another record year for March Madness wagers as sportsbooks and prediction market platforms attract more bettors New projections show billions of dollars flowing through legal betting markets during the tournament Growth comes..
1 month ago

Jontay Porter Returns to Basketball After NBA Gambling Ban

Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter stepped back onto a basketball court over the weekend Appearance came nearly two years after the NBA issued a lifetime ban tied to gambling violations Porter played in a United States Basketball League game for the Seattle SuperHawks, delivering a strong performance during the league season opener..
1 month ago

Jalen Smith Pleads Guilty in College Basketball Point Shaving Case

Good to Know Jalen Smith became the first defendant to plead guilty in a large college basketball betting investigation Prosecutors say fixers targeted players across more than 40 schools and manipulated dozens of games Bribe payments to athletes often ranged from $10,000 to $30,000 per game Federal prosecutors continue to..
1 month ago

Illinois Senator Propose Regulation for Prediction Markets, 50% Taxation

Illinois lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would place prediction market platforms under state oversight while imposing a large tax on operator revenue Senate Bill 4168 proposes a regulatory structure for trading exchanges offering event contracts, including licensing requirements, enforcement authority, and a tax on adjusted gross..
2 months ago
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