If you love sports and happen to be eyeing a new job, now is a great time to get into the industry. By 2028, Zion Market Research predicts that sports betting and online sports betting will nearly be a $180 billion dollar industry - which will lead to continued growth in employment opportunities. The legalization of sports betting across the nation has significantly expanded employment opportunities in sports, giving thousands of Americans a new chance to turn their pastime into their paycheck. One of those trends is the increase of jobs in the sports world, particularly, in the world of sports betting.īecause of this trend, we decided to take a look at some of the reasons why, but more importantly, which are (now becoming) the highest paying jobs in sports betting. If you work in the industry like us, you start to notice some trends.