virtual sports

Screen-based athletic competitions

Virtual sports are computer-simulated sporting events designed primarily for betting, running continuously with results determined by algorithms rather than real athletes.

Unlike esports, which involve human players competing in video games, virtual sports are automated spectacles—virtual horse races, soccer matches, or car races that complete in minutes and offer round-the-clock wagering opportunities.

The sportsbook added virtual sports to fill gaps between live games.

Related
  • esportsProfessional video game competitions
  • video gameElectronic interactive visual entertainment
  • simulationImitation of real processes
  • fantasyImaginative mental wandering
  • gamingInteractive electronic entertainment

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Opposites
physical vs. digital medium

virtual sportstraditional sports

Time-honored competitive physical activities

outdoor sports · field sports · amateur athletics · professional sports · pickup games

authenticity/realness

virtual sportslive events

Gatherings occurring in real-time

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G