We’re not telling you anything, but with many sporting events being cancelled, virtual sports have gained a new popularity among sports bettors. We will briefly explain how virtual sports work and why they are becoming so popular.
What are virtual sports?
Virtual sports are sports games that can be followed via a video stream and bet on at betting sites. Bettors can bet on fictional matches on sports such as football, basketball, horse, and greyhound racing. For each event, punters can bet on many different outcomes, just as they would in real life. The game simulation and highlights can be tracked on a feed, so you can keep your fingers crossed and hope your bet wins at all times.
How are the game results decided?
As all games are simulated, this could raise questions about the impartiality of the computer, as it ultimately decides the outcome of each bet. We assure you that virtual sports are 100% legal! All outcomes are decided by a random number generator (RNG) which decides the outcome. All possible outcomes have a statistical chance of occurring, and the RNG decides the actual outcome.
Advantages of virtual betting
As no real athletes are involved, virtual sports are obviously not subject to cancellation, which is the main reason why virtual sports are so popular. Another advantage is that they can be played at any time of the day. There are games that start every minute. Unlike other sports where it can be difficult to find footage, a video stream of all the events on offer is available continuously.