TOC Forum Focuses on Purses, Reducing Costs
Increasing purses and reducing costs were primary topics at the Thoroughbred Owners of California open forum held at Santa Anita Feb. 8.
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Exchange Wagering Among Opening HBPA Topics
The pros and cons of exchange wagering were among the highlights of the Jan. 24 session of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association winter convention in Pasadena, Calif.
TVG to Telecast 57-Day Oaklawn Park Meet
TVG and Oaklawn Racing and Gaming announced Jan. 6 that the network will telecast the 57-day Oaklawn Park 2014 race meet beginning January 10, with daily, on-site, live coverage hosted by TVG's Frank Mirahmadi.
Jed Doro, Nancy Ury Added to Oaklawn Staff
Jerome Doro and Nancy Ury have joined the Oaklawn Park staff in key seasonal positions ahead of the 2014 live race meet.
CHRB Irons Out Santa Anita 2014 Race Dates
A mini-break in Santa Anita's 2014 dates, an agreement to allow HRTV and TVG to broadcast all major California racetracks, and reduced takeout on Santa Anita's Daily Double wagering were discussed at the Nov. 21 CHRB meeting.
Canterbury Park Wraps Up Successful Season
Canterbury Park's 69-day racing season, the longest since 2006, concluded Sept. 14 with gains in average handle and attendance.
TimeformUS Has First Commercial Launch
TimeformUS announced that with its commercial launch July 17, it is the first past performance product focused on North American Thoroughbred horseracing to be designed specifically for the modern digital consumer.
TVG Plans On-Site Del Mar, Saratoga Coverage
TVG again will serve as the broadcast network of the entire Del Mar race meet, offering live on-site coverage from the seaside track located just north of San Diego.
Betfair Reports 2013 Losses of $75 Million
Betfair, the world leader in betting exchange technology and owner of U.S.-based advance deposit wagering platform and racing channel TVG, reported a loss of US$75.4 million in its annual report.
TVG's Royal Ascot Coverage Begins June 18
With Animal Kingdom headlining the proceedings for American viewers, TVG will present live coverage of the five-day Royal Ascot race meet beginning June 18.
HRTV, TVG to Offer On-Site Belmont Coverage
HRTV and TVG will offer on-site coverage of the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) showdown between Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Oxbow.
Betfair Rejects Bid by CVC Capital Partners
Multiple European financial news outlets are reporting private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has ended a $1.5-billion effort to purchase Betfair.
TVG to Offer Derby, Oaks Programming
TVG's coverage of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) begins May 1 with the one-hour "Kentucky Derby Profile Show" that profiles each entrant in the May 4 race.
TVG Provides Live Coverage of Hollywood Meet
TVG will present live, on-site coverage of the Betfair Hollywood Park 2013 spring/summer meet beginning April 25.
Private Equity Firm Eyes Betfair Takeover
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners acknowledged Monday, April 15 that it is considering purchasing Betfair, the world's largest betting exchange.
KHRC Approves More Historical Racing Machines
Despite concerns voiced by one member, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved an additional 40 historical race wagering machines and additional types of games and wagers at Kentucky Downs.
TVG Plans Dubai World Cup Coverage
Racing network TVG will provide live coverage of Saturday's $27 million Dubai World Cup program beginning at 9 a.m. EDT.
Exchange Wagering Facing Delay in California
Implementation of exchange wagering in California will be delayed for several months after the state's Office of Administrative Law rejected provisions approved earlier this year by the California Horse Racing Board.
TVG Drops Wagering Fee; Offers Free Streaming
Beginning April 1, TVG will drop the 25 cents per wager charged some customers and offer 10 hours of free streaming per month. TVG had charged the fee since its launch in July 1999.
TVG to Air Group I Races from Japan
TVG has announced that in partnership with Woodbine Entertainment Group, the horse racing network is expanding its live coverage of racing from Japan in 2013.
Handle Up, Revenue Flat at TVG
- By Frank Angst
Improved handle failed to translate to increased revenue at advance-deposit wagering company TVG Network during the three-month period ending Jan. 31.
TVG to Handle New Jersey Online Betting Site
TVG and Darby Development announced that, effective March 1, TVG will provide online and telephone account wagering platforms and related services for New Jersey's only licensed and legal online horse racing wagering site.
Sutherland Part of TVG's Big 'Cap Coverage
Chantal Sutherland Kruse, who in 2011 became the first female jockey to win the Santa Anita Handicap when she piloted Game on Dude to victory, will join TVG for its coverage of Big 'Cap Day March 2.
TVG Dismisses VP Allevato
Tony Allevato, one of the most senior members of the TVG management team, was dismissed Feb. 19, according to a source familiar with the company, as part of a restructuring plan.
TVG Launches Promotional Campaign
TVG has launched a promotional campaign titled "TVG Good For The Game," that includes testimonials delivered by several prominent members of the racing industry.
ADW Companies Stop Taking Wagers in Illinois
At least two of the four companies conducting advance deposit wagering in Illinois are shutting down operations for Illinois residents because that form of wagering is now illegal in the Land of Lincoln.
Hollywood Park Handle, Field Size Show Gains
Betfair Hollywood Park showed appreciable gains in all sources handle and field size during the 2012 autumn meet.
TVG Ready to Launch Santa Anita Coverage
TVG will add the upcoming 71-day winter race meet at Santa Anita Park to its broadcast schedule. The addition means that coverage of the major California stand will now be available to the most homes in the meet's history.
ADW Fuels Handle Increase at Hollywood Park
Advance deposit wagering increase fueled a healthy increase in business during the brief 2012 Autumn meet at Betfair Hollywood Park, which concluded its 24-day live racing season Dec. 16.
Olivares Blacker to Return to HRTV
Racing channel HRTV has reached an agreement with Christina Olivares Blacker to join the network, beginning Dec. 26. Additionally HRTV has reached a deal to make Kurt Hoover full-time.
TVG to Broadcast Tampa Bay Downs Meet
TVG has announced it will air the 91-day meet at Tampa Bay Downs that begins Dec. 1 and continues through May 5.
CHRB Approves Exchange Wagering
The California Horse Racing Board Nov. 15 approved the wagering platform that allows players to buy and sell, "back" or "lay" wagers.
CHRB to Again Consider Exchange Wagering
The CHRB could give its final approval to exchange wagering rules Nov. 15 when it meets at 9:30 a.m. PST in the Sunset Room at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Both TV Networks to Show Hollywood Races
The industry's two racing television networks, TVG and HRTV, will both broadcast races from Betfair Hollywood Park live beginning Nov. 8 under a new agreement in California.
TVG to Air Upcoming Santa Anita Winter Meet
Live racing from Santa Anita Park will be available to viewers nationwide on TVG during the track's upcoming winter meet, the California Horse Racing Board learned Oct. 18.
Exchange Wagering Rules Approved by CHRB
Rules governing exchange wagering gained initial approval from the California Horse Racing Board at its meeting Sept. 20, more than a year after the commission had announced its intention to promulgate them.
Del Mar Adjusts Figures Due to Report Error
Due to a reporting error on in-state advanced deposit wagering bets during the final two weeks of the Del Mar meeting, the track has adjusted slightly downward its final figures on handle for its just-concluded meeting.
Deal to Put Santa Anita On TVG Discussed
Racing from Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields would be available on television network TVG under a content swap currently being negotiated, an executive from The Stronach Group told the California Horse Racing Board.
TVG On Site for Iowa Festival of Racing
TVG will present live, on-site television coverage of the Iowa Festival of Racing from Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa, this weekend.
TOC Moves Harshly Criticized by Betfair TVG
The Thoroughbred Owners of California June 1 tabled action on exchange wagering for one year and endorsed a deal proposed by The Stronach Group, leading to a strong response from Betfair TVG.
THS: Lexington Stakes
Tom and Jason handicap the Coolmore Lexington Stakes at Keeneland this week. watch video
TVG Partners Show Handle Gains on Big Day
TVG, the racing network and advance deposit wagering service, reported substantial pari-mutuel handle gains by partner racetracks April 14.
THS: The Santa Anita Derby
Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra handicap the Santa Anita Derby and Wood Memorial this week. Sponsored by TVG Watch Video
Keeneland, Woodbine Meets to Air on TVG
TVG will provide live coverage of the annual race meets at Keeneland and Woodbine that begin Friday, April 6.
TVG Plans Charles Town Classic Coverage
TVG will provide live on-site coverage of the April 14 Charles Town Classic (gr. II) program at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, officials said March 14.
Betfair Buys Hollywood Park Naming Rights
The international exchange wagering company promises to upgrade the racetrack and woo younger fans through social media and innovative promotions.
Del Mar, TVG Expand Partnership Program
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and TVG have announced a simulcast and ontrack broadcast partnership that will begin with the start of racing at Del Mar July 18.
Cheltenham Festival to Air on TVG
TVG will televise the four-day 2012 Cheltenham Festival from England's Cheltenham Racecourse March 13-16.
TVG, Prairie Meadows, Horsemen in ADW Deal
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and the Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have selected TVG as the provider for an advance deposit wagering system.
TVG Debuts Racing Roundtable Jan. 20
TVG will reach out to racing fans with the 2012 debut of Racing Roundtable, an audience participation series airing Fridays at 8 p.m. ET.
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