Why betting on virtual football can be as good as the real thing

We know there's not much that can beat the thrill of attending a football game. The electrifying atmosphere in the stadium, the roar of the crowd when the players take to the pitch, the goals, the near misses. It's 90 minutes and more of anticipation, excitement, soaring highs and crushing lows. And we wouldn't have it any other way, would we? Well, there's certainly a way to re-capture the tension and joy of watching a big match without even leaving home. It comes in the form of virtual football, the increasingly popular online option for any football fan who loves to have a flutter on the beautiful game.

With virtual football, there's no waiting for the next real-life game to kick off. So, even when you've placed a bet on all the weekend's football, you can still enjoy a match anytime, anywhere. That's because virtual football is available 24/7 and 'matches' typically last only 10 to 15 minutes, so you can log in and enjoy for as short or long a time as you like. These virtual games have been developed to be as realistic and immersive as the real thing, with stunning motion capture technology and advanced 3D graphics making it feel like you're right there in the stadium.

Virtual gets even more realistic

Originally designed as a complementary option for football betting fans, virtual football - along with a range of other simulated sports - has now become a favourite go-to in the online gambling world. This is thanks to the synergy achieved between the realism of video games and the unpredictability of casino games, which is why the genre attracts a much wider audience than simply sports betting fans.

As good as it already is, we're sure to see even further advances in virtual football following the release of EA Sports' FIFA 22, arguably the most realistic game so far in the series thanks to the introduction of Hypermotion Technology. This innovation isn't the only new addition to the game, as it features yet more iconic football stadia rendered in amazing detail including Estadio do Dragao, Estadia da Luz, El Sadar, Schuco Arena and Banc of California Stadium. However, we all know that rivalries exist even in the virtual world, with Lazio, Juventus, Atalanta and A.S. Roma all signing deals with FIFA's gaming rivals Konami and PES. The teams are still featured under assumed names in FIFA 22 but their stadiums, along with those of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, don't appear. Instead, EA Sports has demonstrated its technical wizardry to custom design generic stadia for these teams to take to the pitch within the game.

If you're a massive fan of the FIFA games but you haven't tried virtual football yet, it's time to get off the bench and start playing. You can bet on a whole range of games and teams, from the Champions League to the World Cup, and unlike the real thing, there's always a game in play. Whether you're building up to the excitement of the next real-life matchday or winding down with a bit of football fun in your spare time, it's odds on that you'll soon become a big fan of betting on virtual football.

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