Month: July 2017

Virtual reality (VR) is the new buzz word for 2017. It is heralded as the next big thing in the gaming world and you would expect PlayStation to sell thousands of their new PlayStation VR accessory this Christmas.

Online betting sites are always keen to take advantage of emerging markets and have produced some stunning virtual reality games that surprisingly come close to capturing the atmosphere, excitement and drama of the real thing.

What Types of Virtual Sport Can I Bet on?

Virtual Tennis – The great thing about virtual betting is that you are never more than a couple of minutes away from the next event. No more waiting till an ATP event to bet, if it’s 4am then not a problem! Virtual Tennis combines great looking visuals with lifelike sound and on occasions you forget it isn’t a real match.

Virtual Cycling – Cycling may seem a strange choice to bet on but it works really well. Crisp graphics replicate the unique atmosphere of the velodrome. Commentary of the race builds up the suspense as the lifelike riders race towards the finish. As with tennis, the events come thick and fast.

Virtual Soccer – I’m a big fan of virtual soccer, why? Because in the virtual world England are able to beat the Germans on penalties, I saw it with my own eyes. For that reason and that reason alone, I want to live in the virtual world. On a more serious note, the list of available markets in virtual soccer is huge and mirrors well the real betting market. Both teams to score, winning margin, Asian Handicap markets, they are all here.

Virtual Horse Racing – Without doubt my favourite virtual betting sport, why? Real horse racing betting can be very confusing. There are hundreds of different bets and different permutations and if you are a beginner it can be quite daunting, this is where virtual racing simplifies the experience. Instead of pages of options, you just bet on the winner, a Forecast or a Tricast.

The racing itself looks amazing, it just looks so realistic and really does show the improvements in technology to bring such a believable experience. If virtual horse racing sounds up your street, then there is a great guide at www.horseracingbetting.co.uk which gives a detailed look at all the pros and cons of virtual horse racing.

Virtual Motors – If horse racing is too mundane for you then why not try virtual motors! Petrol heads out there will almost smell the petrol and the bikes tear over the muddy tracks. Clouds of virtual dust cover the screen as the bikes slide around the corners, great stuff!

If you have never tried virtual betting on sport, it is highly recommended. Along with the ones I have mentioned there are others such as trotting and greyhounds. As the events are random and not based on real people (or horses), you can bet without biases. A fun way to enjoy betting!