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Casino & SportsbookNoMoreBets. Rapid Bets Platform.
Pharos Production partnered with NoMoreBets to develop a worldwide one-tap live betting platform focused on speed and scalability. The system handles real-time odds and instant bets effortlessly.
- 2023 Client since
- Sports betting Industry
- Global Region
Overview of the Project
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The Challenge: Eliminating Friction from Live Betting
Live betting platforms lose users at every extra tap. The client’s existing multi-step betting flow required 4-5 interactions per wager, causing 23% of bets to be abandoned due to odds changes during the confirmation process. Session engagement was flat and the platform could not compete with faster-moving rivals. NoMoreBets needed a one-tap betting experience with sub-50ms odds delivery – fast enough that the price a user sees is the price they get.
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The Challenge of Building a System for Live Odds
Live odds change second by second, so the platform had to manage real-time updates and process bets instantly. Any delay could result in missed opportunities or frustrated players.
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Our Engineering Approach
We brought a team with proven experience in high-load, real-time systems – specifically in gaming, sports betting and low-latency event processing. Our approach focused on eliminating every unnecessary millisecond from the bet placement path: optimizing WebSocket connections for instant odds push, designing a single-action UI that removes confirmation dialogs and building a risk engine that validates bets inline without adding perceptible delay.
Technology Stack
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Backend Technologies Powering Real-Time Bets
The backend is built on Java with Spring Boot, providing a reliable core for processing bets at scale. Apache Kafka streams live odds, while Apache Flink ensures every update and bet is handled in real time.
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Frontend Framework and Mobile-First Design
We used React to build a sleek, responsive interface. The focus was on a mobile-first design, allowing players to place one-tap bets instantly, even during fast-paced matches.
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Database, Infrastructure, and Scalability Choices
Apache Cassandra manages high-volume betting data without downtime. Delta Lake arranges historical data for analysis, while Apache Pinot supports live dashboards. The platform operates on Kubernetes with Istio for managing service traffic, all deployed on AWS for resilience and global scalability.
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Integrations with Odds Providers and Payment Systems
The system connects directly to odds providers for real-time market updates. Secure payment gateways and wallet integrations ensure smooth deposits, withdrawals, and payouts.
Key Features
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Rapid Bet Engine: One-Tap Betting with No Confirmations
Players can place a bet with just one tap. No extra screens or pop-ups-speed is the main focus.
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Live Odds Integration: Instant Updates During Matches
The platform provides live odds and updates them instantly. Bettors always see the most current numbers without delay.
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User Wallet System: Secure Deposits and Withdrawals
Built-in wallets simplify funding and payouts. Transactions are secured and processed rapidly.
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Admin Panel: Real-Time Monitoring and Risk Controls
Operators gain a real-time view of betting activity and exposure. They can set limits, identify risks, and respond instantly.
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Analytics Dashboard: Track Performance and Player Activity
The dashboard displays real-time metrics on bets, revenue, and player trends. It helps the NoMoreBets team make quick, data-driven decisions.
Business Results
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How We Delivered Under-3-Second Bet Placement
We built a one-tap betting flow that reduced average bet placement time to under 3 seconds from start to confirmation. Our streamlined interface achieved 2.4x more bets per session compared to the previous multi-step flow – turning casual viewers into active bettors.
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How We Drove 45% Growth in Live Engagement
We delivered a platform that increased live event engagement by 45% after launch. Our UX and backend optimizations pushed average session duration to 28 minutes with 62% of users returning within 48 hours – retention numbers that validated the one-tap betting thesis.
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How We Achieved 97% Bet Acceptance with Sub-50ms Odds Delivery
We engineered instant odds updates with sub-50ms delivery that eliminated the “odds changed” error previously responsible for 23% of abandoned bets. Our system improved bet acceptance rate to 97% – converting what was once the platform’s biggest drop-off point into a seamless transaction.
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Scalable Platform Ready for Global Rollout
Cloud-native deployment across 3 availability zones ensures 99.95% uptime. The architecture supports 100,000+ concurrent connections with linear horizontal scaling.
Project Outcome
Sub-50ms bet placement latency with 10,000+ concurrent users during peak events
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Client Feedback
One-tap betting transformed our user metrics – 2.4x more bets per session and 45% higher live event engagement. Pharos Production delivered real-time odds with sub-50ms latency that eliminated abandoned bets during live matches.