The terms virtual horse racing and horse racing games are both used frequently but they are not necessarily the same thing. The confusion exists however as both terms are sometimes used to describe the other. For the purposes of clarification, I shall outline here what we use each term to refer to.
Virtual horse racing is a trademark in the UK belonging to 49s - the lottery company that produces both numbers games and computerized equine action which is shown in licensed betting offices throughout the UK on a daily basis. Their horse racing venues are Sprintvalley, Steepledowns and Portman Park. They also produce the virtual greyhound racing tracks, Brushwood and Millersfield.
Virtual horse racing is a trademark in the UK belonging to 49s - the lottery company that produces both numbers games and computerized equine action which is shown in licensed betting offices throughout the UK on a daily basis. Their horse racing venues are Sprintvalley, Steepledowns and Portman Park. They also produce the virtual greyhound racing tracks, Brushwood and Millersfield.
Horse racing games refer to something quite different. These are multi-player stable management, horse racing simulation games which mostly include a skill game element to varying degrees. Some of these games are free to play but most of the best ones are played for real cash. This means that you pay nomination fees to enter your horses into the races and receive a cash prize in the event that you have a winner or placed horse. This cash element brings an extra layer of spice to the gameplay. Some of these pixelated equine athletes have been known to earn thousands of £/$/€ and have been known to change hands for similarly impressive sums of money. These pay game simulators are by their very nature that much closer to real racehorse ownership.