<![CDATA[ Latest from Next TV in Tvg ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/tag/tvg Tue, 13 Jul 2021 20:08:18 +0000 en <![CDATA[ MSG Networks, TVG Gallop With Live Horse Racing ]]> MSG Networks said it made a multi-year deal with FanDuel Group’s TVG network to bring live daily horse races to viewers in the New York area.

The move comes as the television business embraces legalized gambling.

Starting Wednesday, TVG’s Trackside Live show will be simulcast on MSG Plus Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. ET, featuring live races from tracks around the world. 

Trackside Live also features interviews and expert analysis from TVG’s on-air talent. 

FanDuel’s sports betting show More Ways to Win, hosted by Lisa Kerney, will also begin to air on MSG Networks on weekends during the NFL season.

Also Read: Sinclair’s Streaming RSNs and Warner’s CNN Plus May Be Pay TV’s Biggest Disruptors

“It’s great to partner with TVG and FanDuel to bring so many great, live horse races to fans on MSG Networks,” said Jeff Filippi, senior VP, programming and production, executive producer, MSG Networks. “Fans will see a great variety of races from more than 150 tracks around the world.”

TVG processes more than $2 billion in horse racing wagers annually from residents of 33 U.S. states. 

“We’re excited to be partnering with the MSG Networks to bring premier live racing coverage to its family of networks and its millions of viewers in the New York area,” said Amy Howe, newly appointed interim CEO of FanDuel Group. “This new agreement is part of FanDuel Group’s continuing commitment to invest in our core horse racing television programming and to expand the audience for our racetrack and horsemen partners.”

The agreement was announced a month after New York Racing Association officials said that MSG Networks would no longer broadcast the association’s simulcast programs. according to the Daily Racing Form. MSG had worked with NYRA for 30 years.

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MSG Networks said it made a multi-year deal with FanDuel Group’s TVG network to bring live daily horse races to viewers in the New York area.

The move comes as the television business embraces legalized gambling.

Starting Wednesday, TVG’s Trackside Live show will be simulcast on MSG Plus Wednesdays through Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. ET, featuring live races from tracks around the world. 

Trackside Live also features interviews and expert analysis from TVG’s on-air talent. 

FanDuel’s sports betting show More Ways to Win, hosted by Lisa Kerney, will also begin to air on MSG Networks on weekends during the NFL season.

Also Read: Sinclair’s Streaming RSNs and Warner’s CNN Plus May Be Pay TV’s Biggest Disruptors

“It’s great to partner with TVG and FanDuel to bring so many great, live horse races to fans on MSG Networks,” said Jeff Filippi, senior VP, programming and production, executive producer, MSG Networks. “Fans will see a great variety of races from more than 150 tracks around the world.”

TVG processes more than $2 billion in horse racing wagers annually from residents of 33 U.S. states. 

“We’re excited to be partnering with the MSG Networks to bring premier live racing coverage to its family of networks and its millions of viewers in the New York area,” said Amy Howe, newly appointed interim CEO of FanDuel Group. “This new agreement is part of FanDuel Group’s continuing commitment to invest in our core horse racing television programming and to expand the audience for our racetrack and horsemen partners.”

The agreement was announced a month after New York Racing Association officials said that MSG Networks would no longer broadcast the association’s simulcast programs. according to the Daily Racing Form. MSG had worked with NYRA for 30 years.

]]> <![CDATA[ TVG Launches Melbourne Cup Sweepstakes ]]> Horse racing wagering site and cable network TVG is launching a promotional campaign that will send one viewer and a guest on a VIP trip to the Melbourne Cup in Australia. The campaign, called the "Melbourne Cup Sweepstakes," runs from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 28. 

The contest can be entered by submitting a postcard or by making a wager on any Australian horse race using TVG's online betting site. The drawing, which takes place on September 30, will send the winner on a trip for two to Melbourne with hotel accomodations, VIP tickets to the race, and a variety of other amenities and excursions. The trip takes place October 29 — November 4. 

"TVG is thrilled to offer one lucky customer and guest a trip of a lifetime to experience all of the pageantry and excitement of the Melbourne Cup," said Bhavesh Patel, TVG's senior vice president of Television Operations and Marketing, in a release. 

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Horse racing wagering site and cable network TVG is launching a promotional campaign that will send one viewer and a guest on a VIP trip to the Melbourne Cup in Australia. The campaign, called the "Melbourne Cup Sweepstakes," runs from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 28. 

The contest can be entered by submitting a postcard or by making a wager on any Australian horse race using TVG's online betting site. The drawing, which takes place on September 30, will send the winner on a trip for two to Melbourne with hotel accomodations, VIP tickets to the race, and a variety of other amenities and excursions. The trip takes place October 29 — November 4. 

"TVG is thrilled to offer one lucky customer and guest a trip of a lifetime to experience all of the pageantry and excitement of the Melbourne Cup," said Bhavesh Patel, TVG's senior vice president of Television Operations and Marketing, in a release. 

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