What are virtual sports?
Virtual sports are simulated sporting events shown with realistic 3D graphics. A virtual football league plays a full round of fixtures in a few minutes; a virtual horse race runs from the gate to the finish line in about a minute. Teams, horses and players are fictional, and new events start every few minutes, all day and all night.
At M99M, virtual sports sit alongside the real-sports markets in the sportsbook section of the lobby, where available. You bet from the same wallet, with the same bet slip and the same odds formats you already know from football betting.
How virtual results are decided
Every virtual team or runner has a hidden rating. The software turns those ratings into probabilities, the probabilities into odds, and then a random number generator (RNG) picks the outcome. Only after the result has been decided does the animation play it out on screen.
This has three important consequences:
- There is no team news, injury, weather or referee to research – only the ratings reflected in the odds.
- Each event is independent. A virtual team that lost five times in a row is not “due” a win.
- The bookmaker’s margin is built into every price, just like in real-sports betting.
Types of virtual sports
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Virtual football
Simulated leagues and cups with 1X2, over/under, correct score and handicap markets. Matches are compressed into a few minutes.
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Virtual horse racing
Races with win, place, forecast and tricast markets. Popular for its fast pace and long-odds outsiders.
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Virtual greyhounds
Six-dog races that finish in well under a minute, with similar markets to horse racing.
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Virtual basketball
Short simulated games with moneyline, spread and total-points markets.
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Virtual tennis
Simulated matches settled point by point, with match and set markets.
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Virtual motor racing
Car and speedway races with winner and head-to-head markets.
Popular virtual sports markets
| Market | How it works | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 (virtual football) | Pick home win, draw or away win. | Draws happen often in simulated leagues too – check the draw price. |
| Over/under goals | Bet on the total goals in a virtual match. | Choose one line and stick with it rather than hopping around. |
| Win (racing) | Your runner must finish first. | Short prices win more often but pay little; outsiders rarely win. |
| Place (racing) | Your runner must finish in the top places stated. | Lower payout, higher strike rate – good for small budgets. |
| Forecast / tricast | Pick the first two or three finishers in exact order. | Very high odds; keep stakes tiny. |
Real sports vs virtual sports
| Aspect | Real sports | Virtual sports |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Fixed fixtures, mostly evenings and weekends | New events every few minutes, 24/7 |
| What decides the result | Real players, form, tactics and luck | An RNG weighted by hidden ratings |
| Does research help? | Yes – news, form and statistics matter | Very little – the odds already reflect the ratings |
| Event length | 90 minutes or more | About one to a few minutes |
| Settlement | After the final whistle | Almost instantly |
Pros and cons of virtual sports
Advantages
- Always something to bet on, even at 4 a.m.
- Quick results and instant settlement.
- Simple markets that are easy to learn.
Drawbacks
- Fast pace makes it easy to overspend.
- No edge from research or sports knowledge.
- The margin is paid on every event, and events never stop.
Tips for playing virtual sports sensibly
- Decide how many events you will play – for example, ten races – before you start.
- Use the same flat stake on every event; never double up after a loss.
- Watch a few events without betting to get a feel for the pace.
- Set a phone timer. Virtual sports are designed to run continuously, so you need your own stop signal.
- Treat it as entertainment with a fixed cost, not as a way to make money.
How to play virtual sports at M99M
Log in
Log in to M99M, or sign up at M99M if you do not have an account yet.
Open the sportsbook
Go to Sports and look for the virtual section in the sportsbook menu.
Pick an event
Choose a virtual league or race and check the countdown to the next start.
Add a selection to your slip
Tap the price, enter your stake and confirm before the countdown ends.
Watch and settle
Follow the animation; winnings are credited as soon as the event finishes.
Prefer real matches you can research? Head back to our M99M sports hub to see today’s football, badminton and esports coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Are virtual sports at M99M fixed?
No. Results are produced by a random number generator using each team’s or runner’s rating. The outcome is random, and the bookmaker’s margin is built into the odds rather than into the results.
Can I research virtual teams to win more often?
Not in the way you can with real sport. There is no form, injury news or weather to study; the hidden ratings are already reflected in the odds.
How long does a virtual football match last?
A simulated match usually plays out in a few minutes, and a virtual race in about a minute, so results come very quickly.
Are virtual sports available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Virtual events run continuously, which is why setting your own time and money limits is especially important.
Do I need a separate account for virtual sports?
No. Virtual sports use the same M99M account, wallet and bet slip as the rest of the sportsbook.
Ready to play at M99M?
Create a free account on the official M99M site or log in to continue. For players aged 18 and over only.