New Jersey lawmakers push to ban fast paced micro betting wagers

New Jersey lawmakers are moving to clamp down on a fast paced style of sports gambling that lets people bet on the next moment of a game rather than the final outcome.

A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would block sportsbooks from offering so-called micro bets, arguing the format raises red flags around addiction and game integrity. The bill, introduced by Sens. Paul Moriarty and Patrick Diegnan, cleared the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation...