BETRADAR VIRTUAL SPORTS RULES

• 1. Virtual Football
• 2. Virtual Basketball League
• 3. Virtual Horses
• 4. Virtual Dogs
• 5. Virtual Tennis In-Play
• 6. Virtual Baseball In-Play
• 7. Virtual Cricket In-Play

1. Virtual Football

1.1 How to play

The Virtual Football Modes provide 24/7/365 real money betting experience on virtual football. Competitions are generated continuously and bets can be placed at any time, even within a season. At the moment there are the following Virtual Football modes:

• Virtual Football Bundesliga (VFB)
• Virtual Football League Mode (VFLM)
• Virtual Football Euro League (VFEC)
• Virtual Football World Cup (VFWC)
• Virtual Football Nations Cup (VFNC)
• Virtual Football Asian Cup (VFAS)
• Virtual Football Champions Cup (VFCC)
• Virtual World Match Football (VWMF)

Game Structure

Each mode has a different tournament structure:

Virtual Football Bundesliga (VFB), Virtual Football League Mode VFLM:

• 16 Teams
• Home & away matches
• 30 match days
• 8 concurrent matches per match day
• 240 matches per season

Virtual Football World Cup VFWC:

Group Stage

• 32 Teams (8 groups of 4 teams per group)
• 12 match day chunks (3 match days of 4 chunks per match day)
• 4 concurrent matches per match day chunk
• 48 matches per group stage

Knock-Out-Stage

• 16 Teams
• 5 rounds (R16[1..4]; R16[5…8]; R8; Semi-Finals; Final & 3rd Place)
• 4 concurrent matches (R16[1..4]; R16[5…8]; R8)
• 2 concurrent matches (Semi-Finals; Final & 3rd Place)
• 16 matches per knock-out-stage

Virtual Football Euro Cup VFEC, Virtual Football Asian Cup VFAS, Virtual Football Nations Cup VFNC:

Group Stage

• 24 Teams (6 groups of 4 teams per group)
• 9 match day chunks (3 match days of 3 chunks per match day)
• 4 concurrent matches per match day chunk
• 36 matches per group stage

Knock-Out-Stage

• 16 Teams
• 5 rounds (R16[1..4]; R16[5…8]; R8; Semi-Finals; Final & 3rd Place)
• 4 concurrent matches (R16[1..4]; R16[5…8]; R8)
• 2 concurrent matches (Semi-Finals; Final & 3rd Place)
• 16 matches per knock-out-stage

Virtual Football Champions Cup VFCC:

Group Stage

• 32 Teams (8 groups of 4 teams per group)
• 24 match day chunks (6 match days of 4 chunks per match day)
• 4 concurrent matches per match day chunk
• 96 matches per group stage

Knock-Out-Stage

• 16 Teams
• 9 rounds (R16_Leg 1[1..4]; R16_Leg 1[5…8]; R16_Leg2[1..4]; R16_Leg2[5..8]; R8_Leg 1; R8_Leg 2; Semi Finals Leg1; Semi Finals Leg2; Final & 3rd Place)
• 4 concurrent matches (R16_Leg1[1..4]; R16_Leg1[5..8]; R16_Leg2[1..4]; R16_Leg2[5..8])
• 2 concurrent matches (Semi Finals Leg 1; Semi Final Leg 2; Final & 3rd Place)
• 30 matches per knock-out-stage

Virtual World Match Football (VWMF)

• 3 Match pool
• 16 Teams per match pool
• 1:1 matches (Home & away) inside the match pool
• single matches one after the other
• no match day
• no season

1.2 Game Information

Most Virtual Football modes are provided as an online version and a retail version to serve the timing requirements of the different target groups.

In general, all Virtual Football modes share the same match day timings. The only difference is within the timings for the knockout stages for the cup modes (VFEC, VFNC, VFWC, VFAS and VFCC) as they might include overtime and penalty shootouts.

Duration overview Virtual Football Bundesliga (VFB), Virtual Football League Mode VFLM:

Virtual Football World Cup (VFWC)

Virtual Football Euro Cup VFEC, Virtual Football Asian Cup VFAS, Virtual Football Nations Cup VFNC:

(VFAS not available with Retail timing)

Virtual Football Champions Cup VFCC:

Virtual World Match Football (VWMF):

1.3 Betting

Betting on a match is allowed up to 10 seconds before kick-off. Outrights will be closed during the runtime of any match. Once a market is decided, it’ll be cleared and removed from the feed. Betting markets for future match days of the current tournament remain open. When a future match day is selected from the bar at the bottom of the iframe, the matches related to that day, along with the odds, will be displayed in the lower odds section. The following match-related betting options are available (markets with * are not available in VWMF):

Outright Betting – League Mode (VFLM)

Outright Betting – Cup Modes (VFEC, VFNC, VFWC, VFAS, VFCC)

1.4 Asian Handicap

Asian handicap betting applies a handicap to the favourite and reduces the possible number of outcomes from three (in traditional 1X2 wagering) to two by eliminating the draw outcome. The handicap, which is either a whole number, a half-number or a mix of those, is trying to balance the market. In the event that a whole number is used for the handicap, the handicap adjusted final score could result in a draw where all bettors have their original wagers returned as there is no winner while quarter (¼) handicaps split the bet between the two closest ½ intervals where the bettor can win and tie (win ½ of wager) or lose and tie (lose ½ wager). The stake is automatically divided equally and placed as 2 separate bets.

Please refer to the following examples regarding settlement of bets:

1.5 Miscellaneous

All matches are broadcast as live video streams through an integrated media player in your browser. The match simulations are created through a combination of Artificial Intelligence and independent random number generators. The performance parameters of the players are based on professional football players (e.g., in terms of number of goals, fitness, consecutive match statistics, etc.).

2. Virtual Basketball League

2.1 How to play

The Virtual Basketball League (VBL) provides a 24/7/365 real money betting experience on virtual basketball. The league consists of 16 teams, and seasons run continuously. Each season comprises 30 match days, featuring both home and away matches. Bets can be placed at any time, even within a season.

Virtual Basketball is provided as both an online and a retail version to cater to the timing requirements of different target groups. The differences in timings will be explained in the following chapters.

2.2 Game Information

Virtual Basketball is available in both online and retail versions to meet the timing needs of different target groups.

The general match structure is the same for both versions. It is divided into several periods: ‘Pre Match,’ ‘1st Quarter,’ ‘2nd Quarter,’ ‘Half Time,’ ‘3rd Quarter,’ ‘4th Quarter,’ ‘Overtime’ (if the match result is a draw after the 4th quarter), and ‘Post Match.’

Duration Overview

Virtual Basketball League (VBL):

2.3 Betting

Betting on a VBL match is allowed up to 10 seconds before tip-off. Betting markets for future match days of the current season remain open. When a future match day is selected from the ‘Match Day’ bar at the bottom, the matches related to that day, along with the odds, will be displayed in the lower odds section.

2.4 Miscellaneous

All matches are broadcast as live video streams through an integrated media player in your browser. You can switch freely between the eight available games per match day or alternatively only follow your favourite match. The match simulations are created through a combination of Artificial Intelligence and independent random number generators. Simultaneously, the performance parameters of the VBL players are based on professional basketball players (e.g., in terms of the number of points, fitness, consecutive match statistics, etc.).

3. Virtual Horses

3.1 How to Play

The Virtual Horses (VHK) provides a 24/7/365 real money betting experience on virtual horse races. Bets can be placed up to 10 seconds prior to the start of the next upcoming race as well as on all future races of the current race days at any time.

3.2 Game Information

• Races Generation: Races are generated continuously, with a new one starting as soon as the current one finishes. Betting is possible on the next 10 upcoming races.
• Platform Configurations: The game is available in two configurations depending on the platform—online and retail.

Online Schedule:

• Total Event Cycle: 2 minutes
• Betting Phase: 40 seconds
• Event Phase: 65 seconds
• Results Phase: 15 seconds
• Tracks: 2 grass and 1 dirt track with a 1000m race randomly scheduled
• Runners: 8, 10, 12, 14 runners randomly assigned

Retail Schedule:

• Total Event Cycle: 5 minutes
• Betting Phase: 205 seconds – 160 seconds
• Event Phase: 65 seconds – 110 seconds
• Results Phase: 30 seconds
• Tracks: 2 grass and 1 dirt track with all available distances (1000m, 1600m, 2000m) randomly scheduled
• Runners: 8, 10, 12, 14 runners randomly assigned

Betting on a VHK race is allowed up to 10 seconds prior to the race start. Betting markets for future races of the current race days remain open. When a future race from the ‘Race Calendar’ is selected, the odds table at the bottom will automatically scroll to the corresponding position. The following race-related betting markets are available:

3.3 Miscellaneous

All races are broadcast as live video streams through an integrated media player in your browser. The race simulations are created through a combination of Artificial Intelligence and independent random number generators. The performance parameters of the VHK horses are based on real horses’ performance parameters (e.g., in terms of acceleration, speed, endurance, consecutive race statistics, etc.).

4. Virtual Dogs

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4.1 How to Play

The Virtual Dogs (VDK) provides a 24/7/365 real money betting experience on virtual dog races. Bets can be placed up to 10 seconds prior to the start of the next upcoming race as well as on the ten future races at any time.

4.2 Game Information

Races are generated continuously—a new one will start as soon as the current one finishes. There are two different configurations dependent on the platform (online, retail):

• Online Schedule:

  • 2-minute total event cycle
  • 37 seconds or 67 seconds betting phase
  • 38 seconds or 68 seconds event phase
  • 15 seconds results phase
  • Night and day track with distances of 360m and 720m randomly scheduled
  • 6 or 8 runners randomly assigned

• Retail Schedule:

  • 4-minute event cycle
  • 202 seconds or 142 seconds betting phase
  • 38 seconds or 68 seconds event phase
  • 30 seconds results phase
  • Night and day track with distances of 360m and 720m randomly scheduled
  • 6 or 8 runners randomly assigned

4.3 Betting

Betting on a VDK race is allowed up to 10 seconds prior to the race start. Betting markets for future races remain open. When a future race from the ‘Race Calendar’ is selected, the odds table at the bottom will automatically scroll to the corresponding position. The following race-related betting markets are available:

4.4 Miscellaneous

All races are broadcast as live video streams through an integrated media player in your browser. The race simulations are created through a combination of Artificial Intelligence and independent random number generators. The performance parameters of the VDK dogs are based on real dogs’ performance parameters (e.g., in terms of acceleration, speed, endurance, consecutive race statistics, etc.).

5. Virtual Tennis In-Play

5.1 How to play

Virtual Tennis In-Play provides a 24/7/365 real money betting experience on virtual tennis matches. Competitions are generated continuously, and bets can be placed at any time, even within a game on points, games, sets, and the whole match.

5.2 Game information

Matches are generated continuously—a new one will be started as soon as the current one has finished. There are always four unrelated and asynchronous matches in parallel.

As every match is a live simulated event, there is a determined match schedule. The following average timings can be used as a guideline:

• Avg. point duration (event cycle time): 35 seconds
• Avg. 2 sets match: ~ 75 min. / 1400 betting opportunities
• Avg. 3 sets match: ~ 115 min. / 2000 betting opportunities

5.3 Betting

Bets can be placed on point, game, set, and match events. Once an outcome is decided, the settlement process occurs. Betting markets are closed 5 seconds prior to the start of a rally, and upon the conclusion of the rally, markets will be re-activated.

The following betting options are available:

5.4 Miscellaneous

All matches are broadcast as live video streams through an integrated media player in your browser. You can switch freely between the eight available games per match day or alternatively only follow your favorite match. The match simulations are created through a combination of Artificial Intelligence and independent random number generators. Simultaneously, the performance parameters of the VTI players are based on professional tennis players (e.g., in terms of number of points, fitness, consecutive match-statistics, etc.).

6. Virtual Baseball In-Play

6.1 How to Play

The Virtual In-Play Baseball provides a 24/7/365 real money betting experience on virtual baseball. Competitions are generated continuously, and bets can be placed at any time, even within a game on individual pitches, upcoming half-innings including individual batters, innings, and the whole game.

6.2 Game Information

Games are generated continuously – a new one will be started as soon as the current one has finished.

As every game is a live simulated event, there is no determined game schedule. The following average timings can be used as a guideline:

• Avg. pitch duration (event cycle time): ~31 seconds
• Avg. half-inning duration: ~10 minutes
• Avg. inning duration: ~19 minutes
• Avg. game duration: ~172 minutes

The average game duration mainly depends on the performance of the teams and the score in the 8th / 9th inning. The game will continue until it is decided.

In total, a season contains 2100 games and will take approximately 262 days to complete.

• Total Games: 15 Home Teams x 14 Away Teams x 2 (NL & AL) x 5 games = 2100 games
• Total Days: 2100 x 3 (approx. hours per game) = ~6300 hours = 262 days

6.3 MLB Disclaimer

The Customer is obliged to follow the MLB guidelines, which state that a general notice must be displayed in any instance where the Virtual Baseball In-Play Services are used.

To make this easy for the customer, Betradar will display an MLB disclaimer for approximately 6 seconds each time a user launches the Virtual Baseball In-Play product. Should the customer provide MLB trademarked material on their website that doesn’t contain our video, a general notice must be provided.

This general notice shall be included (i.e., in a reasonable and ordinary location):

> “Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com.”

6.4 Betting

Betting markets are closed 5 seconds prior to the start of a pitch. Furthermore, bets can be placed on at-bat, half-inning, inning, and game levels. Once an outcome is decided, it should be settled. However, once a pitch is over, markets will be re-activated. A pitch is only counted when the pitcher pitches a ball to the batter. Therefore, a pick-off (which can result in a half-inning change or game end) is not counted as a pitch.

  Game 2:<br/>
  Innings | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |<br/>
  Away     | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |<br/>
  Home    | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |<br/>
  Away team scores more in the 9th inning, but Home team wins match after runner scores in the 9th.<br/>
  Outcome: Draw<br/><br/>

  Game 3:<br/>
  Innings | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |<br/>
  Away     | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |<br/>
  Home    | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |<br/>
  Home team wins in the 9th and wins the 9th inning.<br/>
  Outcome: Home
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6.5 Miscellaneous

Virtual Baseball In-Play uses registered trademarks of Major League Baseball (MLB). The use of the trademarks is limited to this product and related initiatives like marketing campaigns or general advertisements.

Team names and logos are taken from the real MLB. To shorten the overall season duration, the tournament system is simplified. Every team plays each other team from the same league (American League and National League) twice (home and road). Players’ performances are derived from real players of those teams, but the players are replaced using random appearances and different names.

All games are broadcast as live video streams through an integrated media player in your browser. The game simulations are created through a combination of Artificial Intelligence and independent random number generators. Simultaneously, the performance parameters of the VBI players are based on professional baseball players (e.g., in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, etc.).

7. Virtual Cricket In-Play

7.1 How to play

The Virtual Cricket In-Play provides a 24/7/365 real money betting experience on virtual cricket. Competitions are generated continuously, and bets can be placed at any time, even within a match on individual deliveries, innings including individual batsmen, overs, and the whole match.

7.2 Match information

Matches are generated continuously – a new one will be started as soon as the current one has finished. As every match is a live simulated event, there is no determined match schedule. The following average timings can be used as a guideline:

• Avg. delivery duration (event cycle time): ~38 seconds
• Avg. match duration: ~3 hours

The average match duration mainly depends on the strength of the teams and the score in the 1st innings. The match will be continued until it is decided. In total, a season is played in double round-robin mode, containing 56 matches, and takes approximately 7 days to complete.

• Total matches: 8 Home Teams x 7 Away Teams = 56 matches
• Total days: 56 matches x 3 hours = ~168 hours = 7 days

7.3 Betting

Betting markets are closed 5 seconds prior to the start of a delivery. Furthermore, bets can be placed on deliveries, overs, innings and match level. Once an outcome is decided it should be settled. However, once a delivery is over, markets will be re-activated.

7.4 Back & Lay market visualization

Due to the importance of Back & Lay betting market visualization in the Indian market, this format has been specifically incorporated into the development of the Virtual Cricket In-play product and is fully supported by the Betradar RGS (Remote Game Server). This format can be displayed on markets that are marked with a ‘*’ in the betting market overview table above.

7.5 Miscellaneous

All matches are broadcast as live video streams through an integrated media player in your browser. The game simulations are created through a combination of Artificial Intelligence and independent random number generators. Simultaneously, the performance parameters of the VCI players are based on professional cricket players (e.g. in terms of batting average, runs percentage, etc.).