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New Jersey is moving closer to banning micro bets, one of the fastest forms of in-game wagering. A Senate committee advanced SB 2160 on March 23, sending the bill to the Senate floor for a second reading.
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The bill would stop sportsbooks from offering or accepting wagers on outcomes such as whether the next baseball pitch will be a strike or whether the next football play will be a run or a pass. Unlike standard live betting, micro bets resolve in seconds and allow another wager almost immediately.
Supporters point to two main risks. Moriarty said the format is easier to manipulate because one insider with knowledge of the next play can gain an edge. He also said the speed of the product can create excessive and impulsive gambling. Diegnan added that the constant stream of betting opportunities makes micro bets more dangerous than traditional wagering.
Violations would be treated as a disorderly persons offense.
New Jersey does not publish separate figures for micro bets, but Rutgers University research for state regulators found that in-game betting makes up a large share of activity. The latest study said two-thirds of bettors in the state place in-game wagers, and high-intensity bettors account for more than 50% of in-game volume. Research also found that in-game betting raises the chance of overspending.
Operators have already shown how important live betting has become. DraftKings chief executive Jason Robins said in a first quarter 2025 earnings call that live betting made up more than half of company handle. In mature European markets, in-game betting accounts for more than 60% of wagers.
New Jersey is not alone. New York has introduced similar legislation, and Major League Baseball reached agreements last November to cap pitch-level bets at $200 and keep them out of parlays, citing integrity concerns.