Quick answer
Virtual sports are computer-simulated events. The result is decided by a random number generator, not by real players, and a new event starts every few minutes, so you get a result much faster than in real sport.
How virtual sports work
Each virtual event is generated by software. Team or runner ratings shape the odds, but the outcome of each event is random within those ratings. Events run on a fixed schedule, with a short betting window before each one starts, then an animated replay of the result.
Because nothing depends on form, injuries or weather, research doesn't give you an edge. Treat virtual sports as a game of chance with sports-style markets.
Virtual sports vs real sports
| Virtual sports | Real sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Result decided by | A random number generator | The players on the day |
| Event length | A few minutes, including the replay | 90 minutes or more |
| Schedule | Round the clock, every few minutes | Fixture calendar |
| Does research help? | No: past results don't affect the next event | Yes: form, news and conditions matter |
| Counts for the rebate bonus? | No | Yes, on eligible markets |
How to bet on virtual sports
- Log in and open Virtual sports.
- Pick a sport and the next event on the schedule. A countdown shows how long betting stays open.
- Tap the odds you want, enter your stake and place the bet before the countdown ends.
- Watch the simulated event. The bet settles as soon as it finishes.
Virtual football
Virtual football is the most common format: short simulated matches with the familiar football markets, including 1X2, totals and correct score. The betting guide explains each market.
Virtual racing
Virtual horse and greyhound races follow the same idea: a field of runners with odds, a few minutes of betting, then a simulated race.
Virtual sports and your budget
With a new event every few minutes, virtual sports can eat through a budget quickly. Set a limit for the session before you start, and stop when you reach it.
Virtual sports questions
Are virtual sports fixed?
Results come from a random number generator. Team ratings shape the odds, but no outcome is decided in advance, and no system can predict the next result.
Can I watch a virtual event?
Yes. Each event is shown as an animated simulation once betting closes, and the result appears straight after.
Do virtual sports count for bonuses?
Not for the Rebate Bonus, which excludes them. Check each offer's terms before you rely on them for wagering.
Last updated 29 October 2026. Offers, limits and features can change; the terms shown in your account and in the General Terms and Conditions always apply.