Wilson Named Chairman of TVG

TVG Network’s Mark Wilson has torn up his "place" and "show" tickets and cashed in his "win" ticket.

Wilson gave up the president and CEO posts at Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.’s TVG to assume the chairman’s role, the network announced Wednesday.

The horse-racing network combines live racing with in-home account wagering.

Wilson has been president and CEO of TVG since its acquisition by TV Guide Inc. in 1998.