The first company to introduce virtual sports in Malta is Kiron Interactive, through major retail sports betting operator IZIBET.

Playtech’s BGT Sports self-service betting terminals will take the Kiron games in 30 retail outlets and it will also be available at Malta’s major casino location, the Dragonara, in its sports lounge.

Coinciding with the end of the football season, Virtual Football is the first game to be introduced and it is about to be followed by racing titles and other sports events.

Franco Degabriele, business development director at IZIBET, said: “We’re always looking for ways to add to our already-rich portfolio of sports betting products. We feel we’ve just added a great product with the Kiron range of virtual sports titles. “Our aim is to provide our punters with the best range of products possible. We are extremely excited to have brought these games to Malta and are confident that the take-up for this type of sports betting will be great. To stay one step ahead of the competition, it’s important we continue to give our players fresh and new content and we know our players will be quick to enjoy the thrills that virtual sports offer.”