How virtual matches are generated
Every virtual team or runner has a strength rating. Before the event starts, a random number generator (RNG) decides the result, taking that rating into account — stronger teams win more often, but upsets still happen. The graphics and commentary you then watch are produced to illustrate a result that is already set.
Because there are no real people involved, factors such as current form, injuries, referees or weather do not exist. Traditional sports analysis barely helps here.
Types of virtual sports and their markets
| Event | Typical length | Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual football | Match highlights in a few minutes | 1X2, over/under, correct score, handicap |
| Virtual horse racing | One to two minutes | Win, place, forecast |
| Virtual greyhounds | Under a minute | Win, place, forecast and tricast |
The event types on show depend on the sportsbook and can change from time to time.
Virtual sports versus real sports
Virtual sports
- An event every few minutes, day and night.
- RNG results; no outside information helps.
- Instant results, so money turns over quickly.
Real sports
- Follow league and tournament schedules.
- Team form, line-ups and statistics can be analysed.
- One match takes around two hours.
Why the fast pace needs limits
A real football match gives you one result in two hours. Virtual sports can give you twenty results in the same time. At RM10 per event, that is RM200 wagered in the time you would normally spend on a single RM10 bet. Bookmaker margins on virtual sports are not necessarily lower than on real sports either, so the hourly cost can rise quickly.
- Set a number of events before you start, for example ten matches.
- Bet flat and never double up after a loss.
- Take breaks between sessions. Use a phone alarm as a time reminder.
Who are virtual sports for?
Virtual sports suit players who want the feel of sports betting when no real match is on, with small stakes for entertainment. If you prefer analysing matches and comparing prices, real sports on our sports calendar are a better fit. How each bet type settles is explained in the sports betting guide.
Questions players ask
Are virtual sports results decided in advance?
Yes, the result is generated by an RNG before the event is shown. The graphics and commentary only illustrate that result.
Can statistics help with virtual sports?
Very little. Team strength ratings affect the probabilities, but factors such as form, injuries and weather do not exist.
How often do virtual events start?
Every few minutes, throughout the day and night.
Can slot bonuses be used on virtual sports?
No. MYCS33 slot bonuses exclude sportsbook and other non-slot games.