Real sports don't run around the clock — virtual sports do. At 98game, a new virtual football match, cricket T20, horse race, or basketball game kicks off every few minutes, day and night. No waiting for the weekend, no off-season gaps. Just fast-paced sports betting, whenever you want it.
If you've ever been in the middle of an off-season lull — no live cricket, the football leagues on winter break, nothing worth betting on until the weekend — you already understand the core appeal of virtual sports. At 98game, the virtual sports section is designed to give you a genuinely engaging betting experience at any hour of the day, including times when there simply isn't any live sport going on anywhere in the world.
Virtual sports are computer-generated sporting events with outcomes determined by a certified Random Number Generator. Think of them as fully animated, realistic-looking matches and races where the results are genuinely random, fair, and independent of every other event. A virtual football match at 98game plays out over about three to four minutes of real time. A virtual horse race completes in around ninety seconds. A virtual T20 cricket game wraps up in roughly five minutes. Then the next event starts almost immediately.
This pace is part of what makes 98game's virtual sports section so popular among Pakistani players. You're not waiting for a 90-minute football match or a full day's worth of Test cricket. You place your bet, watch the event resolve, and the outcome is confirmed within minutes. If you won, your balance is updated right away. If you want to place another bet, the next event is already loading.
The betting markets on virtual sports at 98game mirror those you'd find on real sports. Virtual football offers Match Winner, Both Teams to Score, Over/Under Goals, Correct Score, and Half-Time/Full-Time double results. Virtual cricket has Match Winner, Top Batsman, Total Runs, and Over/Under markets. Virtual horse racing lets you back individual runners to win, place, or show. The depth of markets means that players with real sports knowledge can apply that same analytical mindset to virtual events, even though the outcomes are RNG-driven.
One thing worth understanding is what virtual sports at 98game are not. They're not live simulations of real ongoing matches. They're not connected to actual team form, player fitness, or pitch conditions. The results are determined fresh each time by the RNG, meaning the "Manchester City equivalent" team in virtual football has no memory of winning or losing the last simulated match. Every event starts from the same baseline odds, adjusted by the RNG outcome for that specific round. This fairness and independence is guaranteed by third-party certification of the RNG used across all 98game virtual sports.
Six different virtual sports — each with its own betting markets, its own pace, and its own flavour.
The most popular virtual sport at 98game. Multiple leagues run simultaneously — Virtual Premier League, Champions Cup, and more. Matches last about 3 minutes and cover 20+ betting markets including Correct Score, BTTS, and Half-Time Result.
T20 and ODI format virtual cricket matches resolve in minutes. Bet on Match Winner, Top Batsman, Total Runs, First Wicket Method, and Over/Under markets. The format Pakistani players know best, available 24 hours a day at 98game.
6 to 8 runners per race with full Win, Place, Each-Way, and Forecast markets. Races complete in under two minutes — one of the fastest-resolving virtual sports at 98game. Flat races and jumps formats both available.
Full game simulation with Match Winner and Over/Under Total Points markets. Basketball fans who want action between NBA or EuroLeague games will find 98game's virtual basketball a natural fit during the off-peak hours.
6-trap greyhound races resolving in about 90 seconds. Win and Place betting with competitive odds on each trap. A popular choice for players who want the fastest possible round-to-round betting experience at 98game.
Best-of-three virtual tennis matches with Match Winner, Set Betting, and Games Over/Under markets. A less common virtual sport that draws players who follow real tennis and want to stay engaged during tournament off-weeks at 98game.
Virtual football is the flagship virtual sport at 98game and has the deepest market offering of all the virtual categories. Here's a full breakdown of what's available on every virtual football fixture.
| Market | Description | Avg Odds Range |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner (1X2) | Home / Draw / Away result | 1.60 – 5.00 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes or No | 1.70 – 2.10 |
| Over/Under Goals | Over or Under 2.5, 1.5 | 1.75 – 2.05 |
| Correct Score | Exact final score | 5.00 – 30.0 |
| Half-Time Result | 1X2 at half-time only | 1.90 – 5.50 |
| HT/FT Double | HT result + FT result combined | 3.50 – 20.0 |
| Total Goals | Exact number of goals | 4.00 – 18.0 |
| Accumulator | Combine 2–8 virtual selections | Multiplied |
Odds are generated fresh for each event. Register at 98game to view live virtual football odds.
Virtual sports attract two quite different types of players at 98game. The first group treats it as straightforward entertainment — placing simple Match Winner bets, watching the quick animation, and moving on. They enjoy the short cycle and the instant resolution without needing to think too deeply about it.
The second group comes from a real sports betting background and approaches virtual sports more analytically. They focus on markets where the odds look like they offer genuine value — particularly Over/Under and Both Teams to Score markets on virtual football, which tend to be more predictable in their variance than outright correct score bets. They also make more use of the accumulator format, combining three or four virtual matches across different leagues to build up a higher potential return from smaller individual stakes.
The key thing to understand about virtual sports at 98game — regardless of which approach you take — is that no statistical edge exists from round to round. Each virtual event is independent. Unlike real sports where studying form, head-to-head records, and team news can genuinely improve your predictions, virtual sports outcomes cannot be predicted from any observable pattern. The RNG is not biased toward any team, horse, or outcome.
What experienced virtual sports bettors at 98game tend to do is manage the session rather than try to beat individual events. They set a budget per session, choose markets with the best value odds for their style, and accept that the entertainment value — combined with the genuine possibility of a win — is what they're paying for. When that mindset is in place, virtual sports can be a genuinely enjoyable part of the 98game experience.
From registration to your first virtual bet in under five minutes.
Sign up at 98game with your name, phone, and email. The process takes under two minutes. You must be 18 or older to bet on virtual sports.
Deposit via Easypaisa, JazzCash, NayaPay, SadaPay, IBFT, or Visa/Mastercard. Minimum deposit Rs 300. Funds appear instantly — no conversion fees.
In the 98game Sportsbook, select the Virtual Sports tab. Choose your sport — football, cricket, racing, basketball, greyhounds, or tennis. The next event timer is always visible.
Choose a betting market and tap the odds to add your selection to the bet slip. Enter your PKR stake, confirm, and you're in. You can also build accumulators across multiple virtual events.
The virtual event plays out in minutes. Winnings credit instantly to your balance. Withdraw to Easypaisa or JazzCash — average processing time under 15 minutes at 98game.
Every transaction on 98game virtual sports is processed in Pakistani Rupees. No currency conversion, no international delays. You deposit and withdraw using the same tools you use for everyday Pakistani payments.
| Method | Min Deposit | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Easypaisa | Rs 300 | Instant |
| JazzCash | Rs 300 | Instant |
| NayaPay | Rs 500 | Instant |
| SadaPay | Rs 500 | Instant |
| IBFT / Bank Transfer | Rs 1,000 | 1–4 hours |
| Visa / Mastercard | Rs 1,000 | Instant |
All payment transactions and account data at 98game are protected by 256-bit SSL encryption. Your PKR balance, betting records, and personal information are stored securely and accessible only to you. We never share financial data with third parties. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
New accounts at 98game receive a 100% matched bonus on their first deposit, up to Rs 50,000. The bonus is valid across all sportsbook markets including Virtual Sports — giving you double the balance to place your first virtual football, cricket, and horse racing bets.
Register & Claim BonusThe 98game virtual sports section is fully optimised for mobile browsers. Open it on any Android or iPhone browser — the event timers, market panels, and bet slip all work smoothly on a touchscreen. No app download, no registration for a separate app.
Common questions from Pakistani players about virtual sports betting.
Virtual sports run non-stop — that means you need to manage your own limits carefully. The fast pace and 24/7 availability of virtual sports at 98game can make it easy to lose track of how long you've been playing or how much you've staked across multiple short sessions. Use the deposit limit, session timer, and loss limit tools available in your 98game account settings to stay in control. Visit the Responsible Gaming page for full details on available tools and support resources. You must be 18 or older to bet on virtual sports at 98game.