William Hill Launches Online Racecourse
19 Apr 2004
UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by the UK Netimperative: "Bookmaker William Hill has unveiled a Virtual Reality Racecourse, called Greenside Park to go live online tomorrow.
"The betting giant is working with Inspired Broadcast Networks, a UK-based digital entertainment company, and software company Red Vision to offer virtual racing to the firm's 250,000 online client base.
"Winners at the Virtual Greenside Park Racecourse are selected by a random number generator, which produces a computer-animated race. Customers are able to bet and receive their winnings in the same manner as they would with real live racing according the company…"