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


Drake Says He Quits Betting After $1M Super Bowl Loss

His recent Super Bowl bet has pushed Drake to step away from sports betting, according to comments shared on social media The artist indicated a shift in focus while continuing to engage with other online gambling activities Good to Know Drake lost a $1 million Super Bowl bet before announcing a change in approach Social media post..
3 months ago

NBA Confirms Giannis Kalshi Stake Falls Within League Rules

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league permits limited player investment in prediction market companies, addressing questions after Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo became a shareholder in Kalshi earlier this month Good to Know NBA rules allow players to hold very small stakes in betting related businesses under..
3 months ago

Hernán Casanova Receives ITIA Suspension for Tennis Betting Violations

Argentinian tennis player Hernán Casanova has been handed a suspension after breaching anti corruption rules tied to sports betting, adding another integrity related case to a sport already facing pressure from gambling related incidents   Good to Know ITIA issued a two month suspension and a 2,000 dollar fine, with 1,500..
3 months ago

South Dakota Senate Advances Online Sports Betting Ballot Measure

South Dakota lawmakers have taken another step toward allowing voters to decide whether online sports betting should be permitted statewide A newly advanced resolution could place the issue directly on the November ballot if it clears the remaining legislative stage Good to Know Senate Joint Resolution 504 passed the South Dakota..
3 months ago

Pennsylvania Posts $59 Million In Super Bowl Betting With Strong Revenue

Pennsylvania reported another strong Super Bowl betting performance, even as total wagering fell short of last year high watermark Data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board outlines how betting volume, revenue outcomes, and wagering behavior shifted compared with recent championship games Good to Know Total wagers reached..
3 months ago

DraftKings Revenue Jumps 43 Percent In Q4 2025

DraftKings released its latest financial results on Thursday, outlining a strong close to 2025 supported by steady demand across US sports betting and iGaming Performance during the NFL calendar and continued product expansion helped lift both revenue and profitability as the company heads into 2026 with higher expectations Good to Know..
3 months ago

New Bill HB5143 Targets Change in Illinois Online Betting Per Wager tax

Illinois lawmakers are reviewing a proposed shift in sports betting taxation as concerns grow over declining wagering activity and market competitiveness Good to Know House Bill 5143 would eliminate the per wager tax starting July 1, 2026 Illinois introduced the fee in July 2025 alongside an already high revenue tax Betting..
3 months ago

Big Ten Student-Athlete Commission Urges NCAA Action on Prop Betting

College player prop betting is facing renewed opposition from within the Big Ten, where student athlete representatives are calling for stronger action from national leadership Good to Know The Big Ten Student-Athlete Issues Commission sent a formal letter to Charlie Baker The group wants limits or elimination of college prop..
3 months ago

Sportradar Reports Slight Decline in Suspicious Matches for 2025

Sportradar data for 2025 suggests global match fixing activity has levelled off, even as monitoring systems and enforcement efforts continue to expand across sports and regions Good to Know 1,116 suspicious matches flagged in 2025 AI based detections rose 56 percent year on year Education programs reached more than 34,000..
3 months ago

Arizona Targets Large Sportsbooks With Proposed 45 Percent Tax

Arizona sports betting policy is back under review as state leaders weigh whether the market should contribute a far larger share of revenue to the budget Good to Know Arizona may raise taxes only on high volume sportsbooks The proposal targets operators handling at least $75 million monthly A supermajority vote could determine..
3 months ago

Brazil Senate Committee Approves Gambling Advertising Ban Forward

Brazil gambling debate is entering a new phase, with lawmakers now focusing less on licensing growth and more on how betting platforms appear in public life Good to Know Senate committee approved a bill to ban gambling advertising Fines could reach $2 million with license penalties Debate unfolds amid rapid expansion of legal..
3 months ago

North Carolina Sportsbooks Open 2026 With 11.7 Percent Hold

January delivered another strong month for online sports betting in North Carolina as football wagering continued to drive volume and operator returns stayed elevated Good to Know January marked the fifth straight month above $600 million in handle Sportsbooks posted a double digit hold for the sixth month in a row State tax..
3 months ago

Federal Prosecutors Allege Emmanuel Clase Manipulated Pitches in 48 MLB Games

Federal prosecutors have widened the scope of an ongoing MLB betting case, outlining a much larger body of alleged conduct tied to pitch-level wagering Newly referenced court material now places dozens of additional games under review, reshaping how the case is expected to proceed toward trial Good to Know Prosecutors now point to..
3 months ago

Kalshi Updates Trading Oversight to Match Public Market Standards

Kalshi has rolled out a sweeping overhaul of how it monitors and enforces trading activity, responding to ongoing concerns around integrity standards in prediction markets The update reshapes surveillance, investigations, and enforcement while keeping the platform aligned with federal oversight expectations Good to Know Kalshi added..
3 months ago

Brazil Senate Committee Advances Ban on Gambling Advertising

Lawmakers in Brazil are pushing ahead with tighter controls on how gambling reaches the public A new proposal moving through the Senate would sharply limit where betting companies can advertise and how closely gambling can be tied to politics and sports Good to Know The proposal targets sports betting, online games, and election..
3 months ago

Hawaii Brings Sports Betting Back as State Study Group Launches

Sports betting returned to the agenda in Hawaii after lawmakers came closer than expected to legalization last year New bills introduced this session reopen the debate, even as a separate study group reviews broader gambling expansion across the state Momentum remains cautious but persistent in one of the few states without any legal gambling..
3 months ago

South Dakota Lawmakers Target 2026 Online Betting Ballot

A new proposal in South Dakota would give voters the chance to decide whether sports betting should move beyond casino floors and onto mobile devices Lawmakers backing the effort aim to reopen the conversation through a statewide constitutional amendment rather than direct legislation The approach reflects ongoing debates in smaller gaming..
3 months ago

Ohio Sports Betting Closes 2025 With One of Its Strongest Months on Record

Ohio sportsbooks finished 2025 on solid footing, posting one of the highest monthly revenue totals since legal wagering began December results highlighted a sharp contrast with the same period a year earlier, driven by stronger operator hold and consistent betting volume across the state The figures underline how market behavior in Ohio..
3 months ago

BetMGM Sets Zero Tolerance Harassment Rules for Bettors with New Policy

BetMGM rolled out a new integrity policy aimed at protecting athletes, coaches, and league personnel from harassment tied to sports betting activity The update expands how the sportsbook can respond to misconduct linked to customer behavior The company confirmed the policy change Monday through a press release and posts across its social media..
3 months ago

Federal Court Hands Prison Term to Chinese National in International Crypto Scam

Federal prosecutors have confirmed a prison sentence in a large scale cryptocurrency investment fraud case that targeted hundreds of victims across the United States The case centers on a Chinese national linked to an international scam network that moved tens of millions of dollars through fake trading platforms The US Department of Justice..
3 months ago