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YouTuber and Boxer Jake Paul Raises $50 Million for Sports Micro-Betting & Media Startup With Joey Levy
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorJake Paul, pugilist and popular digital influencer, is throwing his hat into the wagering world.Paul, 25, teamed with betting-industry vet Joey Levy to form Betr, billed as the first direct-to-consumer micro-betting focused sports betting company, The Miami-based startup says it has raised $50 million in funding from a long list of investors including Travis Scott, Ezekiel Elliott, Richard Sherman, Dez Bryant and DeSean Jackson.Paul and Levy also are launching a media venture “for the next generation of sports fans,” anchored by a talk show hosted by Paul, “BS w/ Jake Paul,” where he’s joined by his celebrity friends across the landscape of sports and sports betting.Paul has 70 million followers across social media, including more than 20 million subscribers for his YouTube channel. He was ranked as the No.
