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


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..
2 months 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..
2 months 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..
2 months 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..
2 months 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

North Carolina Sportsbooks Generate $596 Million in February Wagers

North Carolina online sports betting continued to post solid numbers in February, even though wagering activity fell slightly short of the $600 million level seen in recent months Data released by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission shows steady year over year growth in betting activity while sportsbook revenue also increased compared with..
2 months ago

Kentucky Bill Would Raise Sports Betting Age and Limit College Prop Bets

Kentucky lawmakers are reviewing legislation that would reshape several parts of the state sports betting system House Bill 904 proposes limits on certain wagers involving college athletes at universities located in Kentucky while also adjusting age rules, fantasy sports oversight, and responsible gambling tools Sports betting launched in..
2 months ago

New York Bill Would Require Sportsbooks To Send Monthly Betting Activity Reports

Lawmakers in New York are reviewing legislation that would require sportsbooks to send players monthly statements summarizing gambling activity Proposal focuses on improving transparency by showing bettors how much money flows through betting accounts over time Debate around sports betting oversight continues in New York as lawmakers review..
2 months ago

DraftKings Leads Sportsbook Talk Across Discord Betting Communities

Online sports betting discussion increasingly takes place inside Discord servers where bettors exchange picks, track odds movement, and react to games in real time Recent analysis shows DraftKings appearing more often than any other sportsbook in these communities, reflecting strong brand visibility among active bettors Discord has grown far..
2 months ago

NCAA Introduces Player Availability Reports For March Madness

The NCAA has established new player availability reporting rules for the upcoming men's and women's basketball tournaments Requirements apply to every team participating in March Madness and focus on reducing pressure linked to sports betting Good to Know NCAA Tournament teams must submit player availability reports before every game..
2 months ago

Athletics Plan Casino Style Rewards For Season Ticket Holders

The Athletics are preparing a new approach to fan loyalty as the team moves toward its planned relocation to Las Vegas Leadership wants to treat season ticket holders more like high value casino customers, using tiered rewards and personalized perks inspired by Las Vegas players club programs Good to Know Athletics plan a casino style..
2 months ago

Mississippi House Approves Second Mobile Sports Betting Bill With Casino Tax Cut

Mississippi lawmakers have again taken steps toward legalizing statewide mobile sports betting The Mississippi House approved a bill that would authorize online wagering and change casino tax rules, sending the legislation to the Senate for further consideration Good to Know Mississippi House approved a mobile sports betting bill in a..
2 months ago

Minnesota Senators Introduce New Sports Betting Bill

Minnesota lawmakers are once again debating whether to legalize sports wagering A bipartisan bill introduced in the state Senate would allow online sports betting across the state, primarily through Native American tribal operators Good to Know A new sports betting bill was introduced in the Minnesota Senate The bill would allow..
2 months ago

Ohio Sportsbooks Earn More in January Despite Lower Betting Handle

Sports betting activity in Ohio cooled slightly during the first month of 2026 Wagering volume dipped compared with the same period last year, yet sportsbook revenue still increased thanks to stronger hold rates across operators Good to Know Ohio sportsbooks accepted $9311 million in wagers during January 2026 Gross gaming revenue..
2 months ago

Underdog Cuts 125 Jobs In Shift To Prediction Markets

Daily fantasy sports operator Underdog reduced its workforce as part of a broader change in strategy The company confirmed that 125 employees lost their jobs while leadership redirects attention toward prediction market style products across the United States Good to Know Underdog laid off 125 employees, more than 20 percent of the..
2 months ago

Polymarket Removes Nuclear Attack Prediction Market After Viral Post

Tension around the Middle East conflict brought attention to a controversial prediction market hosted on Polymarket The platform allowed users to trade contracts tied to a possible nuclear attack Shortly after a viral post on X highlighted the market, Polymarket removed it Good to Know Polymarket archived a prediction market tied to a..
2 months ago

Nationwide Reports 9% Rise in UK Gambling Spend

Nationwide Building Society reported a 9% year over year increase in total customer gambling spend during January, alongside a 7% rise in gambling related transactions The figures highlight accelerating betting activity in the UK as major sporting events approach The lender released the data Friday alongside survey findings that show strong..
2 months ago

Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Stock Index Prediction Contracts

Nasdaq has filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission seeking approval to list prediction market contracts tied to its flagship stock index The proposal would allow traders to buy and sell binary yes or no contracts linked to the performance of the Nasdaq 100 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Micro Index If approved, the..
2 months ago

DraftKings Plans Unified Sports and Casino Super App Launch in March

DraftKings confirmed plans to release a single, integrated mobile platform that combines sportsbook, online casino, lottery, daily fantasy sports, and prediction markets The new product, called DraftKings Sports & Casino, is scheduled to begin rolling out in March, with early integration timed around March Madness The company said the goal..
2 months ago

Polymarket Sees Massive Trading On Iran Strike Predictions

Prediction market activity surged around geopolitical tensions involving Iran, drawing attention to how real world conflict can intersect with speculative trading platforms and bet on wars Data tied to recent military action shows hundreds of millions of dollars flowed into contracts attempting to forecast the timing of an attack Good to..
2 months ago