Welcome to virtual football betting at BoyleSports. Yes the matches in the Premier League come thick and fast and we have summer international tournaments every two years, but sometimes when you want to bet on football there just aren’t any games to take advantage of.
That’s where virtual football betting comes in. With matches starting every three minutes and played 24/7, there’s always a game to bet on. Read on to discover what virtual football is, how to bet, key betting strategies and top tips.
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What is Virtual Football Betting?
With virtual football betting, you’re betting on a simulated football match. Whilst with real football betting you’ll need to wait for your match to kick off at 3pm on a Saturday for example, virtual football has games starting every three minutes 24 hours a day.
You’ll see two international teams facing off against each other and you can choose from a variety of betting markets all with virtual football odds. Everything is controlled by a Random Number Generator (RNG), meaning that the encounters are computer-generated simulations unlike the real-world action from the Premier League.
The matches are simulated to last for a full 90 minutes, just like in real football. But with virtual football, once the game begins you’ll simply see a highlight reel detailing key moments like goal attempts, saves, and misses, rather than the full 90-minute broadcast. The whole process from the betting opening to the final result takes just a few minutes. And a new match kicks off every three minutes, 24/7.
How do I Bet on Virtual Football?
You can bet on virtual football just like you would on a real football match. You’ll see a range of virtual football betting markets, including:
1. Match outcome: Whether it’s a home win, away win or draw
2. Double chance: The option to bet on two of three possible outcomes, such as home win and draw
3. Correct score: Predicting the correct final score at the end of the game
4. Total goals: Betting on the combined total number of goals scored by both sides
5. Goals over / under: Whether the total goals scored by both teams will be over or under a specific amount, like 3.5
6. Both teams to score: Backing both teams to hit the back of the net in the match
7. Home team / away team total goals: Predicting whether the home or away team will score a certain number of goals
With BoyleSports you simply select your chosen match, pick your betting market, review the odds and place your bet.
How do Odds Work on Virtual Football?
Virtual football odds work in just the same way as real football odds. Let’s take the example of betting on the correct score in an encounter between France and Poland. You’ll see a range of scores listed with corresponding odds, such as France to win 1-0 at 4/1 and France to win 3-1 at 9/1. If you bet £10 on the latter and France did beat Poland 3-1 you would win 9x your original bet plus your stake. In this example, that means your total winnings would be £90, plus your £10 stake.
It’s important to remember that the odds reflect the probability set by the Random Number Generator for that specific virtual match only. They are not influenced by a team's past real-world performance, such as France's or Poland's international record.
With virtual football betting, another big difference is that you can’t bet live In-Play like you can with real football. This means that as soon as the virtual match begins, all bets will be suspended and the odds will instead read SUSP. So, you’ll need to get your bets in before the game kicks off.
Virtual Football Betting Strategies
While you might have your real-world football betting strategies down, things are a little different with virtual football. Virtual football betting strategies are more about patterns and personal choice. Consider:
1. Only betting on specific odds: You may consider only backing outcomes with odds higher than 2/1 for example, to seek higher returns.
2. Betting on lucky numbers: Many virtual games assign numbers to players or positions. Say number 10 for the playmaker behind the striker or 7 for a flying winger. Many punters simply choose to bet on their lucky numbers or numbers that are meaningful to them.
3. Backing your favourite colour. Backing a virtual football team can be as simple as choosing a team that plays in a specific colour kit. It’s a similar strategy to choosing a jockey because of the colour of their silks in virtual horse racing.
Top Tips for Betting on Virtual Football
Ready to bet on virtual football? Our top tips should help.
1. Don’t use real-world knowledge: This is the most important thing. Even if a team like Brazil are facing Wales, the real-life strengths of either team have no bearing on the virtual outcome. The odds are the only true guide.
2. Watch the highlights provided: You don’t have to sit through the 90-minute match, but watching the short highlights can add to the excitement and confirm the outcome of your bet.
3. Check the promotions page for our latest offers: We often run offers and promotions specific to virtual betting. Check them out so you don’t miss out.
4. Gamble responsibly: Virtual football events are frequent, with new games starting every three minutes. Remember, it’s important to simply play for fun and set limits on how much you can afford to bet.
How is Virtual Football Regulated?
All the outcomes in virtual football matches are determined by a computer algorithm using a Random Number Generator (RNG). This RNG is certified and audited by independent testing agencies and regulatory bodies like the UK Gambling Commission and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, to ensure fairness every time.
This means that when you bet on virtual football and other virtual games, you can be sure that everything is fair and regulated. And in the rare cases of a technical malfunction, all bets for that event will be void and the stakes returned.
Betting on the Go: Virtual Football on Mobile
Virtual football is 100% mobile-optimised at BoyleSports. You can bet on virtual football 24/7 from any mobile device or tablet. Whether through our app or mobile website, you’ll enjoy a seamless experience. You can select markets, place bets and watch the highlight reels on your mobile device from anywhere.
Explore Other Virtual Sports
Don’t miss out on our other virtual betting markets too. At BoyleSports we’ve got virtual greyhounds, virtual horse racing and virtual motor racing. You can bet 24/7, with a wide range of betting markets and odds available.
Our Commitment to Safe and Responsible Gambling
Player safety is our top priority at BoyleSports. We are regulated and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. This means you can bet safe in the knowledge that you’re playing at a fully regulated and trusted online betting site.
We are fully committed to responsible gambling and have a variety of resources available to support our players, including:
Deposit limits: You can set a limit on how much you want to bet, so you don’t go over your budget.
Self-exclusion: Giving you the option to take a break from gambling.
Reality checks: Timers can help you track how long you’ve been playing.
For further information on responsible gambling, visit BeGambleAware.org and GamCare.
We also ensure all your data is kept safe and secure, using security technology including SSL encryption to protect all of your transactions. Each time you deposit funds into your account or withdraw winnings, you’ll benefit from fast, secure and reliable transactions. And our customer service team is on hand 24/7 and always available to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bet In-Play on virtual football matches?
No, live In-Play betting isn’t available for virtual football. You must place all bets before the match kicks off. Once it does, all betting markets for that game are suspended.
How long does a virtual football match last?
Virtual football matches are simulated to last for 90 minutes. But once the game begins, the whole process is very fast. You’ll see highlights of the match, that last for a few minutes and show the key action from the encounter. It’s usually a very quick process from the time betting opens to the final result being displayed.
