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Miles Donovan  -  Apr 15​

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Modern Overview of Global Sports Betting & Tipsters in 2025​​​​​​

The sports betting world isn’t what it used to be. What started as a backroom hobby is now a global industry worth over $100 billion — and it’s still growing fast. In fact, according to Grand View Research, the market hit roughly $100.9 billion in 2024, and it's expected to keep climbing at 11% annually through 2030. The key drivers? Mobile tech, wider internet access, and growing interest from regions just now catching up to the betting boom.​​​​​​​​​

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Source: Grand View Research

Where Is Sports Betting Thriving?

 

Europe still wears the crown, pulling in over 41% of global market share thanks to its strong sports culture and established regulations. Esports and online platforms have only fueled that dominance.

 

Meanwhile, the U.S. is racing ahead too. Since the 2018 repeal of the federal sports betting ban, more and more states have opened up legal betting markets, creating a fast-expanding patchwork of opportunity.

 

In Africa, mobile-first betting is growing steadily—even if the market is smaller for now (projected at $3.08 billion by 2025). Asia, however, is on fire: it’s expected to hit $9.48 billion in the same year, thanks to a massive, mobile-savvy user base and rapidly growing infrastructure.

What Sports Bring in the Most Money?

 

According to 2024 data from Maia Research, football (soccer) dominates the betting world:

 

⚽ Football (Soccer): $13.79B (27.35%)

🏇 Horse Racing: $11.39B (22.58%)

🏀 Basketball: $5.61B (11.12%)

⚾ Baseball: $3.80B (7.53%)

🏐 Volleyball: $2.47B (4.91%)

🎾 Tennis: $1.87B (3.72%)

🏒 Hockey: $1.57B (3.11%)

🏏 Cricket: $1.30B (2.58%)

 

Golf, boxing, and motorsports trail further down, while the "Other" category still totals a chunky $6.06B (12.02%), proving that bettors have diverse tastes.

Who Are the Tipsters—and Can You Trust Them?

 

These days, a huge part of sports betting revolves around tipsters—people who give out or sell betting predictions. Whether on Telegram, X, or paid platforms, tipsters can influence thousands of bettors.

 

While hard numbers are scarce, the TGM 2022 Global Gambling Report notes that 1 in 3 people worldwide have dabbled in betting. In the U.S. alone, 25+ million placed a sports bet in 2022.

 

An estimated 50,000 full-time tipsters globally make a living by offering betting advice. Some are legit and base their picks on real data or modeling. Others? Not so much. The tipster world is full of:

 

  • Bold claims of "inside info"

  • Overhyped winning streaks

  • Photoshopped win records

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Tipsto User Profile

Tipster verification platforms like Blogabet — and Tipsto — can help you separate signal from noise by tracking long-term performance and transparency.

Users can filter tipsters by win rate, return on investment (ROI), and recent performance trends—providing a clear, quantifiable way to evaluate and compare tipster reliability.

All tips on Tipsto are automatically timestamped to ensure transparency, with outcomes verified after each event. Tipsto offers a 50% refund policy on losing tips.

4 Quick Tips for Navigating the Betting Space

 

  1. Research who you follow: Check their record, audit trail, and transparency.

  2. Understand variance: Everyone loses sometimes—focus on consistency, not hot streaks.

  3. Avoid too-good-to-be-true promises: “Guaranteed wins” = major red flag.

  4. Know your own edge: Learn basic odds, value betting, and bankroll management.

Bet Smarter, Not Louder

 

Sports betting is booming, but it’s not a shortcut to getting rich. The sharpest bettors approach it like a long game—measuring risk, analyzing trends, and tuning out hype.Tipsters can be part of that puzzle, but only if you apply skepticism and do your homework. With the right tools and mindset, you’ll be better equipped to thrive in this fast-evolving space.

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