Virtual Sports

About Virtual Sports Betting

The idea behind virtual sports is to provide constant betting opportunities, on multiple sports, 7 days a week. One of its greatest advantages is that unlike real-life sports, there is no off season, there is no period of time in which these events do not take place. So whenever you want to place a wager on the outcome of a virtual game or race, you can do so.

This on-demand style of sports betting is something that Playtech have branched out into, and their diverse virtual sports catalogue offers the richest player experience possible.

By combining market-leading 3D game graphics and Hollywood motion capture technology with a highly sophisticated virtual sports simulator, Playtech’s virtual sports betting portfolio offers a truly immersive and exciting way in which to wager.

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Virtual Sports Betting Tutorial

Placing a bet on a virtual sporting event is as simple as choosing your selection and entering a stake.

The various virtual games each offer different markets which you can wager on. Whether you prefer the more traditional means of betting on an outright winner or would rather predict a correct score in a football match, with virtual sports betting you have the option to do so.

As virtual sports are a selection of fixed-odds games that use a random number generator to decide the outcome, you know precisely what you stand to win as soon as you place your bet.

After placing your bet, your potential return will be detailed and then awarded if your selection is considered to be a winning one.

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Virtual Horse Racing

Virtual horse racing is considered to be the leading choice for those who wish to gamble on the outcome of a simulated event. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that Playtech’s equine offering delivers an engaging experience from starting gate to winning post.

Horse racing’s own Sir Peter O’Sullevan (CBE) calls the winners across the line at a photo-realistic adaptation of Newmarket, one of the United Kingdom’s most famous racecourses. With multiple camera angles to view from and a clear still-frame photo finish identifying the winning horse, be sure to encourage your selections to victory because as they say:

“The louder you cheer, the faster they run.”

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Virtual Greyhound Racing

Greyhound racing is an adrenaline-fuelled and fast-paced sporting experience, blink and you might miss it. The same can be said for Playtech’s virtual offering, which embodies all of the energy, action and atmosphere from the renowned centre of UK dog racing, Yarmouth Stadium.

Playtech’s virtual greyhound racing is the winning formula which combines 360 degree photorealism, high-end motion capture and intense commentary to recreate the unmistakable excitement of a night at the races. This award-winning software provider also has plans to launch a new Ultimate Greyhounds product in the near future which will include the following features:

• Real-time race capture.
• Ultra-realistic HDR based rendering.
• Dynamic lighting.
• Action-based camera system.
• Reactive runner behaviour.
• Physics simulated particles.

So if a night at the dog track is your idea of fun, then try out Playtech’s virtual alternative to witness these greyhounds thundering across the finish line from the comfort of your own home.

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Virtual Football

No longer do you have to wait until the weekend to watch your favourite teams battle it out on the pitch. With Playtech virtual football you can bet on matches based around the English Premier League 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The state of the art graphics and cutting-edge motion capture that Playtech employ in their virtual version of the beautiful game can be likened to the visuals utilised in the leading football titles in computer gaming.

A wide range of betting markets are available, so whether you want to predict the precise scoreline or choose a team to win, you can place your wager and watch the action unfold.

Features include:

• A realistic stadium environment with an animated crowd, coaching staff, officials and referee.
• Immersive pre-match and post-match action, including: coin toss, tunnel walk and player celebration sequences.
• TV-style replay action sequences.
• Additional customisation option of branded 3D ball transition.

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Virtual Tennis

12 months of record-breaking motion capture initiatives at Warner Bros. studios along with 3D design and modelling work at Playtech’s own studios in the UK gave rise to Playtech’s Virtual Tennis.

This self-proclaimed world-leading and most realistic virtual sports product falls in line with the pioneering Playtech ONE, making it available to play across all platforms, channels and devices.

Virtual Tennis boasts lifelike action, realistic gameplay and a range of pre-match betting markets which are driven by real sportsbook revenue data.

Grab a bowl of strawberries and cream, place your wager and immerse yourself in a virtual sports product, which upholds Playtech’s claim:

“No other supplier comes near to the authenticity of our offering.”

 Features include:

• 16 unique players based on countries worldwide.
• Lifelike realism created using 3D facial scanning technology.
• Realistic stadium environment, based on a Wimbledon-style grass court.
• Replay and TV-style ball tracking (Hawk-eye) action sequence.
• Full sports simulation with extensive player statistics, form and history.

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Virtual Basketball

16 teams from across the United States (8 Eastern Conferences and 8 Western Conferences) are all working their magic on the court in order to claim the prestigious title of VSBL (Virtual Sports Basketball League) champion.

Playtech’s virtual nod to one of the United States’ all-time loved sports is their fifth virtual product released and offers a massive 2,400 fixtures to bet on each day!

 

 

 Features include:

• 16 full teams with 32 kits (Home and Away)
• Players created using 3D facial scanning.
• Animated play-by-play responsive crowd.
• High quality American commentators.
• Captivating action: stylised intro, half-time and full-time sequences per team.
• Events include: dynamic pro plays, replays, close-up reaction shots, speciality dunks and team warm ups.
• Exclusive virtual league website displaying in-depth game history and statistics.

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Virtual Cycle Racing

Playtech’s launch of virtual cycle racing is more of a niche offering, but it still provides all of the high octane action from the confines of the velodrome.

Eight riders are pushed to their limits during the quickening pace of the final laps in Playtech’s 3D Pro Keirin Cycling. These easy to follow races offer betting options on each rider, along with clear commentary to keep track of your cyclist’s current position.

Listen out for the ring of the final lap indicator bell and witness the intensifying action as these competitors battle it out to cross the finish line in first position.

Features include:

• 8 riders with additional animated pacer to start the race.
• Realistic commentary from a professional Keirin cyclist.
• Race monitor overlay which displays live competitor positions.

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Virtual Speedway

Playtech push the pedal to the metal in the explosively fast-paced, single circuit race that is virtual speedway.

A 360 degree, photo-realistic track environment showcases 4 high quality animated riders to bet on. The short races combined with energetic commentary are perfect for those who wish to wager on quick and exciting virtual events.

You can keep track of your rider’s position by use of the race monitor overlay, so even though the action is frenetic and furious you’ll never lose sight of how the race is unfolding!

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Virtual Sports On Mobile

As with the majority of Playtech’s products, you can access their virtual sports portfolio from a range of different devices. Those that prefer to game on the go, via the use of a handheld smartphone or tablet, can place wagers on any of Playtechs virtual sporting events.

Android, iOS and Windows devices are all supported and each virtual product features localised language and commentary options. There are also in-depth statistics available for team, players and runners across all sports, so you can find all of the relevant information you may need before placing your bet on a mobile device.

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Xpert Review and Rating

Virtual sports betting may not be to everybody’s tastes, but what Playtech have provided in their portfolio will certainly appeal to those who enjoy a punt on a virtual event.

The range of events available will attract fans of the more globally preeminent sports, like horse racing and football, but also interest potential players whose enthusiasm lies within more niche sports such as cycling and speedway.

What is unquestionable is that the technology implemented across all of Playtech’s virtual games makes for an incredibly immersive experience. The atmosphere of being at a vibrant football stadium or a racetrack filled with anticipation is expertly depicted by the 3D game graphics and motion capture technology which is utilised.

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