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Virtual Racing Games by Software Providers

By: Joe Valentino, Thursday October 28th 2010
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Virtual racing games simulate track racing. These are usually horse racing, but could be dog racing or car racing. A number of entrants take part in the race and the winners are decided randomly. The race is displayed through animation, usually with commentary. Players can place most of the common race track wagers and payouts are made as per the stated odds. Not many online gaming software providers have virtual racing games in their portfolio.

Playtech offers a virtual horse racing game called Derby Day. It is located under Sports & Virtual Games in the Arcade Games section. The game has some excellent features that add a touch of realism. The track conditions and weather forecast is given. The profile of the horses and jockeys is provided in the same manner as in racing gazettes. The race display has background cheering but no commentary. After the race is over a slow motion finish is replayed. During the race players can see an overhead view in an inset. Five types of bets are offered. These are Winner, Exacta, Place, Show and Pick IV-V. In the Winner bet players have to wager on the horse or horses they think will finish first. When players enter the bet amount the potential payout is automatically indicated. In the Exacta bet players have to wager on horses that would finish first and second in a specified order. When players make the selection then the odds are displayed. When the bet amount is entered the potential payout is displayed. The other bets are also clearly explained. After the player confirms his bets he should click the Race button and enjoy the race. The total amount wagered and won is shown in the bottom toolbar but if the player wants to see the break up across bets he should click the See Winnings button. Derby Day can be played at all Playtech online casinos such as Casino Tropez, Casino Del Rio and Omni Casino.

Virgin Casino offers two virtual racing games in its Instant Play section. These are Virtual Dogs and Virtual Horses. Apart from their apparent difference they games are identically structured. Virtual Horses does not provide information on horses and weather as does the Playtech game, but the actual horse racing visuals are better. The animation is more realistic and there is a running commentary as well. Virtual Horses has a Turbo Bet feature. This bypasses the simulated race and only shows the final frame with the first three horses. Virtual Horses offers fewer bets than the Playtech game. The Win and Place bets are the main ones. The Exacta bet is not given a name but odds are provided up front for all combinations. This makes it very easy for players to compare odds and make a more considered choice. Virtual Horses displays the wagered amounts but not the potential payouts. This would not matter to experienced players. But if potential wins are indicated then new players can confirm whether their calculations are right. After the bets have been placed, players should click the Bet Now button to watch the race. At the end of the race the players' payouts are displayed.

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