Transforming Live Sports Engagement: Developing a Real-Time Prediction Platform for WinView
Real-time sports predictions with WinView
WinView provides real-time sports prediction apps for mobile and web that allows sports fans to test their skills while watching live sports. Offering real-time predictions and interactive engagement, it transformed the way fans experienced live games. WinView offered unique, scalable and real-time gameplay with live props around NFL, NBA, MLB & NHL games.
Players could play for free or money and earn points by correctly answering propositions that were created in real-time by the production team. This live experience created an engaging way for sport fans to play along on their second screen while watching the live game.
This case study explores how our development agency brought WinView to life, creating a unique platform for sports enthusiasts.
Developing a Scalable and Real-Time Prediction Platform
The objective for WinView was to develop a platform that could develop overtime and add new features as the app evolved and supported different spots. The Android, iOS and web apps offer predictions for thousands of live sports games.
The platform needed to deliver a captivating real-time experience, enabling users to compete with friends and family in leagues. Producers needed an easy to use interface to create props in real-time based on the development in the game.
The objectives for the project included:
- Real-time server infrastructure that can manage sports props
- Mobile and web apps that allows players to join rooms, answer predictions and see their score
- Reward sports fans with points, leaderboards and cash prizes
- Allow users to test their skills and play along with live sports
- Allow players to create groups to play against friends and family
- Support different types of rooms with increased buy-ins and rewards
PlayTwo Powering WinView's Real-Time Sports Prediction Platform
Ex Machina is the technical partner for WinView and has developed the complete platform from web and mobile apps to the real-time producer console used to create props and manage users. Based on our PlayTwo server infrastructure the platform was able to manage thousands of players, distribute real-time props, track results, points and progress, and reward players.
WinView offered both free and paid prediction contests. Players answering proposition-style questions in real time as they watch live games on TV. Correct answers increase their bankroll, while incorrect ones decrease it. The player with the largest bankroll at the end of the contest wins a cash payout.
The platform supported various contest types, including free and paid options, from ticket-only freerolls to classic tournament-style contests and multiplier tournaments. Social leagues enabled friendly competition among friends and family.
- Reliable Infrastructure The PlayTwo server infrastructure handled thousands of concurrent players, delivering real-time props, tracking results, and rewarding players.
- Engaging Predictions WinView's platform offered both free and paid prediction contests, allowing users to answer proposition-style questions in real time.
- Winning Real Cash Users that answered the most predictions correctly could earn real cash prizes.
- Versatile Contest Types The platform supported various contest types, including ticket-only, classic tournaments, and multiplier tournaments.
- Social Leagues The introduction of social leagues enabled users to foster friendly competition with friends and family.
I love fantasy football and watch football all Sunday. This gives me something else to do while I’m watching.
Elevating WinView's Live Sports Predictions
Using Ex Machina’s expertise Winview quickly became an indispensable companion for sports aficionados. The platform covered thousands of live games, engaging users in real-time predictions while fostering a sense of competition. The app successfully rewarded sports fans with cash prizes as they test their skills and play along with others while watching live.
The WinView platform's ability to handle real-money games, maintain stringent security measures, and offer a stable and real-time props experience propelled its success. As the platform continued to expand, Ex Machina was able to expand its feature set.
Ex Machina successfully supported Winview as their technical development partner in creating a unique and scalable live sports prediction platform that has reached thousands of sports fans.
Using Ex Machina’s expertise Winview quickly became an indispensable companion for sports aficionados. The platform covered thousands of live games, engaging users in real-time predictions while fostering a sense of competition. The app successfully rewarded sports fans with cash prizes as they test their skills and play along with others while watching live.
The WinView platform's ability to handle real-money games, maintain stringent security measures, and offer a stable and real-time props experience propelled its success. As the platform continued to expand, Ex Machina was able to expand its feature set.
Ex Machina successfully supported Winview as their technical development partner in creating a unique and scalable live sports prediction platform that has reached thousands of sports fans.