What are Virtual Sports?
Virtual sports have long been popular among players from all over the world, and Uganda is no exception. While most sports competitions are held on weekends, virtual battles are available at any time.
The virtual sports category on our 1xBet platform includes a wide list of traditional types. For example, you can place bets on virtual football, tennis, basketball, baseball, horse racing, and racing. All of them are simulated by the computer based on a random number generator.
Here, as with traditional sports betting, the user analyzes the statistics, chooses a favorite, and only then places a bet. Then they can directly watch the game. Following the development of events is extremely interesting, as all sports are equipped with stunningly realistic graphics.
Unlike live betting, virtual sports betting has a major advantage – the possibility to choose from a huge list of events. Also noted are the simple rules of the game, which allow beginners to quickly adapt and start winning significant amounts immediately.
How does virtual sports work?
Virtual sports are created using advanced algorithms and random number generators (RNGs) to replicate the dynamics of real-life events. Here’s how virtual games typically operate at 1xBet:
- Random outcomes: Virtual games rely on RNGs to ensure outcomes are unpredictable and fair. Real-world factors do not influence virtual games, which operate independently.
- Realistic graphics and commentary: To enhance user engagement, virtual games often include high-quality graphics and realistic commentary. This creates an exciting environment, mimicking the thrill of real sports events or casino games.
- Various types of games: At 1xBet we offer a wide range of virtual games, including sports like football, basketball, horse racing, and greyhound racing, as well as casino games like virtual roulette, virtual poker, and slot machines. Each game is designed to mimic its real-life counterpart.
- Quick matches or games: Virtual games are designed for fast-paced action. For example, a virtual football match may last just a few minutes. This rapid turnover allows for frequent betting.
- Betting options: As with real sports betting in Uganda, you can place various types of bets in virtual games. These can include match winners, total goals, exact scores, and more.
- Availability 24/7: Virtual games are always available, allowing you to play or bet at any time. This is particularly convenient for those who want to engage in betting or gaming outside the usual schedule of real sports events.
- Instant results: The outcomes of virtual games are available immediately after the event or game concludes. This means you can place bets, watch the outcome, and collect winnings in just minutes.
- Continuous action: Virtual games are designed to provide continuous action: new matches, races, or games start soon after the previous one ends.
However, it’s important to note that virtual games are entirely computer-generated and do not involve real athletes or physical events. Responsible gambling practices are crucial, as with any form of betting or gaming. Set limits on your bets to stay within budget and play responsibly.
Popular virtual sports that you can bet on
At 1xBet we offer many betting options for virtual sports, and the top five virtual sports you might want to try can vary depending on personal preferences and available options at any given time. Here are some popular virtual sports to consider:
- Virtual football — one of the most popular virtual sports offerings; examples include “Instant Football,” “Football Penalty Duels,” “Virtual Football,” and “Virtual TOTO,” which involves 15 match outcome bets at the same time. Matches are typically short and dynamic, making them an interesting option for football fans.
- Virtual horse racing — another popular choice, allowing you to bet on computer-simulated races, such as Horse Racing Roulette and Horses Streak. Random number generators determine the outcome of the races, providing exciting betting opportunities for racing fans.
- Virtual tennis offers dynamic matches that you can bet on. Like in real tennis, you can bet on match outcomes and individual points.
- Virtual basketball is also a popular option for virtual sports betting. Examples include Euro League Legends. You can place bets on computer-generated basketball matches using various betting options: from match outcomes to total points.
- Virtual motorcycles. If you are a fan of motor sports, you will love the virtual motorcycle races that we offer at 1xBet, such as Instant Speedway.
Special attention should be given to virtual football, one of the most popular betting types. In different bookmakers, virtual football is the same, supplied by Betradar since 2011. Their services are not cheap, so only bookmakers with good financial capabilities can afford such cooperation. A significant argument in favor of 1xBet cyber-football is that the match can be watched with commentary from renowned commentators. The connection with the FIFA football simulator is obvious.
Main points to consider:
- Each match lasts 90 seconds, i.e., 60 times faster. Taking into account the break and pause before and after the match for betting, one tour takes 4 min 35 sec.
- The championship has 16 teams (excluding international competitions held under the auspices of FIFA or UEFA), thus, 8 games are played in each round. The season lasts for 30 rounds over slightly more than 2 hours. A total of 2400 betting options are accepted per day.
An interesting option on our 1xBet platform is the Cyber Football Toto, held every three hours on our website. The outcomes of 15 Champions League and Europa League matches are predicted. You can watch each of the tote matches online.
A player who guesses the outcomes of at least 9 matches wins 32% of the prize pool (pool). Another 18% are given to bettors who guess the outcomes of 10 matches. An additional 10% is added for each subsequent correctly predicted match.
When placing a bet, consider the specifics of virtual football and remember that:
- all bets are settled after the end of all events;
- the minimum bet on virtual sports is 850 UGX (0.2€), the maximum threshold is calculated separately for each event;
- bets are made at the main time of the match;
- you can place money on Champions League matches both before the start of the confrontation and in live mode – here you can conclude such bets: victory, double chance, handicap. There is also even/odd and individual total, exact score, and next goal.
These are the main points. But when planning bets on virtual football, you should familiarize yourself with the rules as carefully as possible to avoid a mistake that could lead to problems.
Predicting the results of cyber football can be difficult, but many bettors manage to do it successfully, even in totalizers. As with regular sports betting, careful preparation is key. The main element is analyzing statistics — check the results of previous matches. On the site, go to the “Statistics” section and select “Results.” Then, in the “Esports” section, choose Football and review the match outcomes.
Expert predictions can also be helpful in increasing your chances of success. When combined with simple strategies, they can improve your betting approach. However, don’t rely solely on forecasts—compare multiple opinions and make your own informed decisions.
What types of bets can be placed on virtual sports?
In virtual sports, bets can be of several types: single, accumulator, chain, and system.
- Single – a single bet on an individual event. The most common options include outcome, double chance, total, and handicap. Single bets are simple, clear, and safe for the account. They are preferred by both beginners and professional players. Main advantages: minimal bookmaker margin, clarity of calculation, and independence from other events, allowing the use of various strategies.
- Accumulator – a bet combined from several singles, with their odds multiplied together. To win, all events must succeed. It’s easier with a single bet – the win depends on the result of one match. An accumulator increases the bookmaker’s revenues, reducing the player’s financial expectations.
- System bets – a set (combination) of several accumulators on a smaller number of events. For example, betting on a 10-football match express, if even one bet does not play out, you lose all the money staked. In a system, you insure against unsuccessful outcomes by placing shorter expresses (3-4 outcomes), which have a higher chance of winning.
- Chain – a series of consecutive fixed-size bets taken from the bank after the calculation of the previous event. Experienced players familiar with virtual online betting are aware of popular types of bets — single, combined (accumulator and system). They use outcomes, double chances, and various additional bets (Asian handicap, team to advance, first goal scorer) and everything that can be bet on in a match. Bookmakers accommodate and offer predictions for details as specific as the color of boots Cristiano Ronaldo will wear on the field.
One of the innovations, unknown to many, is the chain bet type, which can be quite profitable for the player with the right luck, whose task is to guess all outcomes (to get the maximum win). However, a break in the chain does not mean that the bet has completely lost — even if several forecasts do not come true, the chain is considered not to have lost as long as its balance is greater than zero.
A crucial feature of the chain is that bets are settled in chronological order in the coupon (as you selected), not by the time of the match. In other words, if you place a match under No. 2 to start tomorrow at 16:00, and under No. 1 the day after tomorrow at 17:00, the latter will be settled first, and if it loses, the chain bets break without starting, hence the entire coupon loses despite correctly guessing all subsequent results.
The loss of the first event means that there are no funds on the coupon account, and there’s nothing from which to calculate the win of the second. A chain loses when its account balance is zero. However, if the first bet wins, followed by subsequent ones, then by placing 10,000 UGX on 6 events, you will win significantly.
For example, you placed 5,000 UGX on a chain of 4 positions:
| Type of Sport | Participants | Result and odds |
| Tennis (Men) | Nadal vs Federer | P1 at 1.9 |
| Football | England vs France | 1X at 1.5 |
| Football | Napoli vs AC Milan | P2 at 2.5 |
| Volleyball | Bulgaria vs Portugal | P2 at 2.3 |
Calculation: you must correctly guess the first match, otherwise, all other bets burn.
- 1st bet: Nadal wins and you have in the bank 5,000*1.9 = 9,500 UGX.
- 2nd bet also wins resulting in a bank=(9,500-5,000) + 5,000*1.5 = 12,000 UGX.
- 3rd bet: unfortunately, Milan loses and you have 12,000 – 5,000 = 7,000 UGX.
- 4th bet: if Portugal wins, then it will be (12,000-5,000) + 5,000*2.3 = 18,500 UGX. If loses, remains 7,000 UGX, meaning by the 4th event with one loss you are already in profit.
Virtual sports vs real sports betting
First and foremost, it is essential to understand that the mathematical advantage initially lies with us, the bookmaker, and is built into our operational strategy (margin or commission), just like in all other types of bets. It is mathematically impossible to deceive the theory of probability and beat us. If such a strategy existed, it would quickly lead not to the bankruptcy of bookmakers but to the closure (change) of virtual sports 100%.
In betting on real sports events, there is a chance to beat us due to better analysis (understanding) of the game. However, this is simply not possible with virtual sports, as everything is randomly generated by a computer. Philosophically speaking, nothing is random in the world, and theoretically, any event can be predicted. However, discussing the reality of this possibility in virtual sports is excessive.
At the same time, over some short distance in the race with the bookmaker, it is indeed possible to emerge as a winner using all the usual sports betting strategies. It’s important to remember about capital management strategies – safe and, for those who want, risky ones. It’s problematic to invent something new specifically for betting on virtual sports.
Additionally, bets on virtual sports can be combined (different types of sports), but they cannot be combined in accumulators with real competitions.
