"Fantasy sports" is a fairly new trend. And, if you judge only by the name, it may seem as if we are talking about some MMO games. Elves, dwarves and other dragons. However, in reality, fantasy sports is related to quite ordinary: soccer, basketball. Only in virtual reality. We tell you how it works and why it may interest betting fans.
What is fantasy sports
If briefly - it is a game, in the course of which it is necessary to select the best players during the whole championship. The result is a "dream team", Fantasy Team in English - that's why the name is so. As you can see, no elves and dwarves.
The "ideal team" during the match must score as many conditional achievements as possible - goals, assists, saves. The players are real, participating in real sports.
The selection of the "ideal team" appeared in the sixties of the last century. A bettor named William Gamson created a seminar on baseball, where everyone was invited to choose players from different teams. And make up their perfect one.
This format was liked by many, from a specific sport - baseball moved to soccer, basketball, hockey, etc.
Now fantasy sports are carried on the likes of ESPN, CBS and Yahoo. Millions of fans around the world participate in picking the "perfect teams".
What fantasy sports are like
Nowadays, there are several formats of games. You can pick the perfect one based on several characteristics:
- sport - soccer, basketball, hockey, etc..; * seasonal, monthly, weekly and even daily;
- format - team, one-on-one and so on;
- by type of betting - on interest, on sports paraphernalia, including classic betting for money.
There are no strict rules in fantasy sports. Different bookmakers and specialized sites may offer different formats. Usually, only the number of players allowed to be included in your "dream team" is regulated.
What does it take to participate in fantasy sports?
Almost all major virtual betting companies offer this entertainment. After all, it is extremely popular and liked by many people. It is worth searching just on the relevant sections because fantasy bets are put in a separate menu.
You will also need to read the rules carefully so that you do not make a mistake with the principle of selecting the ideal players. The bet is made either on events - and you can set them in advance, for example, that such and such player will score a goal, or on the overall results. A combination of several options is also possible.
Fantasy sports betting strategies in principle do not differ from any other. The whole difference is that an "ideal team" is chosen, in which there are no weak links. Therefore, the real team may even lose, but if a particular athlete does score a goal - it is considered a win.
What does it take to win in fantasy sports?
There are quite a few strategies. Just like in all other approaches to betting. One of the biggest challenges is picking the right "dream team". That's why fantasy sports professionals don't just pick good-looking and promising players, they scrutinize every detail of their biography. After all, a person can be affected by a variety of events. For example, a great player broke up with his wife. He's in a bad mood, he's not in tone. Is it worth choosing him for the "dream team”? It’s not the easiest question to answer.
Otherwise, fantasy sports is pretty much the same as any other betting. Winning can also depend on the odds. Betting organizations accept bets before or during the match, there are auctions, drafts, snakes, and many other options.Statistics on winnings are not bad if you know how to pick the "dream team" correctly. And this already depends on the level of knowledge of the player.
