The global sports betting market is in a period of explosive growth, with a forecast to reach between $198 billion and $274 billion by 2030 and 2034 respectively. This expansion is driven by the increasing legalization of sports betting across the globe and the widespread adoption of digital platforms.
The online segment, in particular, is experiencing rapid growth, with a projected CAGR of approximately 13.0% from 2025 to 2034. In this high-stakes, high-velocity environment, where every second can mean a market advantage, technology is the ultimate differentiator.
It is against this backdrop of surging demand and technological evolution that Ververica, the creators of Apache Flink, today announced its Unified Streaming Data Platform is powering the real-time odds infrastructure for a global sports betting and iGaming leader.
The news, strategically timed ahead of the 2025 NFL season kickoff on September 4, highlights a critical latency advantage for in-play betting. With the final week of preseason upon us, operators are fine-tuning their systems for the peak volumes and precision-driven decisions that the regular season will demand.
Last season’s live betting volume surged beyond high-profile single events, and for sportsbooks, performance is synonymous with responsiveness. Ververica enables operators to instantly recalibrate lines, reacting in real-time to game situations and market shifts.
In the world of live betting, every fraction of a second is a win or loss. Ververica guarantees fast and precise odds adjustments. Whether a platform is responding to rapid game events or deploying new markets mid-game, platforms powered by Ververica’s Streaming Data Platform convert data speed into tangible outcomes.
Beyond live odds, Ververica’s Unified Streaming Data Platform also offers crucial support for real-Time Fraud Detection. One Mount Group, for example, uses Ververica’s streaming engine to block suspicious activity across millions of daily transactions.
These capabilities are essential for operators to protect margins, meet compliance requirements, and deliver differentiated user experiences.
“The world of sports betting moves in milliseconds, and that’s exactly where Ververica delivers,” said Ben Gamble, Field CTO of Ververica. “For leaders in sports betting organizations, having the ability to calculate and update live odds in real time isn’t just a feature – it’s a fundamental requirement.”
