What does micro-betting mean in sports betting?
The short answer
A very short in-play bet on the next play, pitch, or possession.
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In plain English
Not the game. The next snap, the next pitch, then it is graded.
What to remember about Micro-Betting
The definition
A very short in-play bet on the next play, pitch, or possession.
In plain English
Not the game. The next snap, the next pitch, then it is graded.
Example in context
Next-play market: will this pass be complete? The ticket grades on that one play.
Check yourself
Term quiz
Check yourself: Micro-betting
1.Micro-betting is…
2.Next-play market: will this pass be complete? When does the ticket grade?
3.What do people mix a micro bet up with?
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