Downfall of TVG continues

[Scav]

Originally Posted by -BT-

so that's why YouBet doesn't have the FG signal. I know they used to carry the Meadowlands signal, but i guess times have changed and now TVG owns the rights. How is it, FG (a property of Churchill Downs) only allows TVG to carry their signal? Yet, all the other Churchill Downs properties are carried by YouBet?

-bt-

From what I have heard, it has something to do with the FG horseman, but I could be wrong. While I would love to wager on FG, I don't fault Youbet at all, gotta draw a line somewhere. Fact is that FG is losing out because Youbet is the leader as far as users and handle, smokes the other three pretty bad

[Scav]

TVG pulls the plug on CHURCHILL? that is hilarious.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37581

My guess it that Churchill will unify with Youbet as they are already connected somehow (I can't remember how). It is amazing that TVG just keeps on losing track after track, and they go towards lesser tracks (Monmouth, come on) and think they are moving forward.

Newsflash, you are letting the STAPLE of horse racing go, THE WORKS, NO MORE, when BC is there, NO MORE.....You are losing huge days at Calder (which happen more often now) and a couple good wagering days at Arlington.

What am I missing about this picture?

[JJP]

Originally Posted by Scav

TVG pulls the plug on CHURCHILL? that is hilarious.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37581

My guess it that Churchill will unify with Youbet as they are already connected somehow (I can't remember how). It is amazing that TVG just keeps on losing track after track, and they go towards lesser tracks (Monmouth, come on) and think they are moving forward.

Newsflash, you are letting the STAPLE of horse racing go, THE WORKS, NO MORE, when BC is there, NO MORE.....You are losing huge days at Calder (which happen more often now) and a couple good wagering days at Arlington.

What am I missing about this picture?

One thing to remember is that because a track isn't exclusive doesn't mean TVG can't/won't show their signal. It just won't get priority, which in AP and Crc's case was happening anyways. There are some tracks which are shown on both TVG and HRTV and the CDI tracks likely will join in. Only negative w/HRTV is that the Magna tracks always get priority and no way will Frankie have Pimlico on tape delay to show a race from CD or AP.

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by Scav

TVG pulls the plug on CHURCHILL? that is hilarious.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37581

My guess it that Churchill will unify with Youbet as they are already connected somehow (I can't remember how). It is amazing that TVG just keeps on losing track after track, and they go towards lesser tracks (Monmouth, come on) and think they are moving forward.

Newsflash, you are letting the STAPLE of horse racing go, THE WORKS, NO MORE, when BC is there, NO MORE.....You are losing huge days at Calder (which happen more often now) and a couple good wagering days at Arlington.

What am I missing about this picture?

THis is big news!What will be interesting also is when the New York debacle is finally figured out,who will they go with?I think they will be looking for a better deal also

[todko]

Churchill looks like it's moving in a different direction under the new management. Don't know if throwing its weight around more will help.

It's a huge blow to TVG. Churchill wants to be on TV somewhere -- and really the only other place is HRTV. Unless something new cranks up.

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by todko

Churchill looks like it's moving in a different direction under the new management. Don't know if throwing its weight around more will help.

It's a huge blow to TVG. Churchill wants to be on TV somewhere -- and really the only other place is HRTV. Unless something new cranks up.

I think they are going to start their own channel.I really do.I think they purchased their own production company or something like that last fall.With this happening now,everything is starting to fall into place for them to get their own channel going,with their own account wagering network.JMO.

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

I think they are going to start their own channel.I really do.I think they purchased their own production company or something like that last fall.With this happening now,everything is starting to fall into place for them to get their own channel going,with their own account wagering network.JMO.

I believe it was a research company in No. Cal they hooked up. Maybe something on starting their own ADW comp.
It might be easy to start your own network, its getting the space on the cable and satellites. We are still having problems getting either TVG or HRTV distributed to all systems out there. Add a third and it might make it difficult.
They need more than their core tracks of CD, Ellis, Arl, Calder and FG to show. Old partners Hoosier an Hollywood(if still a racetrack) would be a plus.
Foreign races from Europe would fill early mornings and from Down Under nights.

[Left Bank]

If anyone can do it,it would be them.They certainly have the cash for it.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Kimmeastar

I think they are going to start their own channel.I really do.I think they purchased their own production company or something like that last fall.With this happening now,everything is starting to fall into place for them to get their own channel going,with their own account wagering network.JMO.

I'm down with that, Youbet will probably have something to do with it. Hell, they would be smart to do it that way.