New Jersey lawmaker proposes ban on sports ‘micro’ betting

A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing to turn the Garden State into an inhospitable place for the fast-paced world of wagering known as microbetting, wherein gamblers can get down on the result of the next pitch or play in a baseball or football game.

Democratic Assemblyman Dan Hutchison announced on Friday that he has introduced Bill A5971, which would ban sportsbook operators in New Jersey from offering or accepting microbets.

The legislation would define microbets as “a proposition bet placed live during a sporting event that relates to the outcome of the next play or action,” and make those markets off limits for New Jersey sports betting sites.