Wagering on individual short-term plays during a game, such as who will get the ball or how many yards will be gained, is a new type of betting - micro betting. Apps such as Jake Paul founded Betr is a micro betting-focused sportsbook and media company that enables bettors to bet on every moment of every live sporting event. Currently, micro-betting makes up 25% to 30% of all in-play wagering and could reach as much as $20 billion by 2027. However, a word to the wise - these increased betting opportunities raise the stakes for potential scams using fake insider information to place guaranteed bets on upcoming games- so place your micro bets wisely.

Online sports betting is transforming, thanks to the latest developments in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Bettors can view live odds and relevant information on a live game and receive real-time updates on the odds as they watch the game, helping them make better betting decisions. It can also create interactive games where bettors can wager on specific markets, such as next-team-to-score, and can help reduce the risk of problem gambling as players use VR technology to make simulations that let people see what happens when they gamble too much but in a safe, controlled setting.

Recently acquired by Fanatics for $150M, PointsBet is an online sportsbook operator which has been one of the more aggressive in the market. Inking a $500M deal with NBC Sports, they are pioneering Gen Z-focused marketing strategies. These include partnerships with colleges and universities, allowing them to display signs at schools’ football and basketball venues, along with employing brand ambassadors (including former professional golfer Paige Spiranac) who promote the company on TikTok and Instagram.