In turn, this means the incomes of entrepreneurs who’ve successfully invested in the online sportsbook business are also increasing. The increase in the number of players betting online has boosted bookmakers’ revenue growth. Why this year? The online betting sector has steadily grown over the past couple of decades, and COVID-19’s impact on land-based betting shops and casinos, has kicked iGaming investments into high gear. If you have a passion for sports betting and the determination to succeed as a modern entrepreneur, 2022 is the perfect year to launch an online betting business.