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{{short description|American horse racing company and TV network}} |
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| owner = [[FanDuel Group|FanDuel]] |
| owner = [[FanDuel Group|FanDuel]] |
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'''FanDuel TV''' (formerly '''TVG''') is an American [[List of sports television channels|sports]] [[Sports betting|betting-oriented]] [[digital cable]] and [[satellite television|satellite]] |
'''FanDuel TV''' (formerly '''TVG''') is an American [[List of sports television channels|sports]] [[Sports betting|betting-oriented]] [[digital cable]] and [[satellite television|satellite]] television network owned by [[FanDuel|FanDuel Group]], the U.S. subsidiary of Irish [[bookmaker]] [[Flutter Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/betfairuslevin_encouraged_by_exchange_nj_launch/|title=Betfair US/TVG's Levin Sees 'Positive Early Indicators' In Exchange Wagering Launch In New Jersey – Horse Racing News {{!}} Paulick Report|website=www.paulickreport.com|date=September 2016|language=en|access-date=2017-06-28}}</ref> It primarily airs live coverage of U.S. and international [[horse racing]] as well as studio shows focused on mainstream sports. |
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The network was originally established as '''TVG''', which primarily focused on horse racing. In 2008, the network was sold to [[Betfair]]. It acquired its main competitor, HRTV, in 2015; the network was renamed |
The network was originally established as '''TVG''', which primarily focused on horse racing. In 2008, the network was sold to [[Betfair]]. It acquired its main competitor, HRTV, in 2015; the network was renamed TVG2 in October of that year. In 2018, the channel began to add studio programs devoted to mainstream sports from the perspective of sports betting. In 2022, the network was relaunched as FanDuel TV, which builds upon this programming strategy and begins forays into other forms of live sports coverage. The TVG brand continues to be used for the network's wagering platform. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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{{Distinguish|TVGN}} |
{{Distinguish|TVGN}} |
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[[File:TVG logo.svg|thumb|left|150px|TVG logo used from 1999 to 2022]] |
[[File:TVG logo.svg|thumb|left|150px|TVG logo used from 1999 to 2022]] |
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FanDuel TV was launched on July 14, 1999 as '''TVG''' (short for Television Games Network) |
FanDuel TV was launched on July 14, 1999, as '''TVG''' (short for Television Games Network) and was founded as a joint venture of [[Gemstar-TV Guide International|TV Guide Inc.]] (which at the time was owned by both [[Liberty Media]] and [[News Corp]].), the [[National Thoroughbred Racing Association]], and [[AT&T Broadband]].<ref>{{cite news |title=THIS NETWORK BETTING IT CAN REIN IN HORSEPLAYERS |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-10-20-9910200103-story.html |access-date=27 July 2022 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=October 20, 1999}}</ref> |
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In May 2006, TVG introduced several new programs to its schedule including ''Morning Line'', ''Fandicapping'', '':58 Flat'', ''Lady Luck'' |
In May 2006, TVG introduced several new programs to its schedule, including ''Morning Line'', ''Fandicapping'', '':58 Flat'', ''Lady Luck'', and ''Drive Time''. |
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The channel formerly operated a fictional betting site, TVGfree.net, which allowed it to have a presence in the fifteen states |
The channel formerly operated a fictional betting site, TVGfree.net, which allowed it to have a presence in the fifteen states that prohibit televised and off-track betting, operating similarly to poker sites that use the [[.net]] domain to differentiate their fictional betting sites from the [[.com]] sites that allow gambling. The site was discontinued at the start of 2012 due to a site upgrade and currently redirects to TVG.com. |
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At the end of February 2007, TVG ended its longtime affiliation with [[Churchill Downs Incorporated]]. On May 2, 2008, Gemstar-TV Guide was acquired by Macrovision (now [[TiVo Corporation]]) for $2.8 billion. |
At the end of February 2007, TVG ended its longtime affiliation with [[Churchill Downs Incorporated]]. On May 2, 2008, Gemstar-TV Guide was acquired by Macrovision (now [[TiVo Corporation]]) for $2.8 billion. |
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Macrovision, which purchased Gemstar-TV Guide to boost the value of [[Video recorder scheduling code|VCR Plus+]] and [[electronic program guide]] patents, later stated that it was considering a sale of TVG, TV Guide Network, and the ''TV Guide'' print edition's namesake to other parties. |
Macrovision, which purchased Gemstar-TV Guide to boost the value of [[Video recorder scheduling code|VCR Plus+]] and [[electronic program guide]] patents, later stated that it was considering a sale of TVG, TV Guide Network, and the ''TV Guide'' print edition's namesake to other parties. |
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At the end of 2008, [[Rovi Corporation|Macrovision]] sold TVG to British [[bookmaker]] [[Betfair]] for $50 million. The deal was completed on January 27, 2009, separating the channel from the company, which acquired its founding owner in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/49055.htm|title=All Articles - BloodHorse.com|work=bloodhorse.com|access-date=18 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212133035/http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/49055.htm|archive-date=12 February 2009}}</ref> In February 2015, Betfair acquired TVG's sole competitor, HRTV, and began to consolidate it into TVG's facilities. The network was rebranded as a sister network, [[TVG2]], in October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=TVG Makes Changes, Rebrands HRTV as TVG2|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/95587/tvg-makes-changes-rebrands-hrtv-as-tvg2|website=Blood-Horse|access-date=31 October 2015}}</ref><ref name=cj-hrtvrebrand>{{cite news|title=TVG re-brands HRTV, promises more live racing|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/2015/10/28/tvg-re-brands-hrtv-promises-more-live-horse-racing-on-tv/74772060/|access-date=31 October 2015|work=Courier-Journal}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/90213/tvg-acquiring-hrtv-operations-to-merge|title=TVG Acquiring HRTV; Operations to Merge|last1=Mitchell|first1=Ron|date=February 18, 2015|website=Blood-Horse |access-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref> |
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In July 2018, the network announced that it was developing studio programs dedicated to [[sports betting]]. The [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]] |
In July 2018, the network announced that it was developing studio programs dedicated to [[sports betting]]. The [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]] recently struck down the ''[[Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992]]'', making it legal for states outside of Delaware, Oregon, Montana, and Nevada to allow sports betting. Paddy Power Betfair had also recently acquired the [[daily fantasy sports]] service [[FanDuel]] with the intent to use it as its main U.S. subsidiary. On September 9, 2018, coinciding with the [[2018 NFL season]], TVG Network premiered the new Sunday morning programs ''The [[Barstool Sports]] Advisors'' and ''More Ways to Win''.<ref name="aa-bettingshows">{{Cite news |date=2018-09-07 |title=TVG/FanDuel launch two new gambling shows, More Ways to Win and The Barstool Sports Advisors |language=en-US |work=Awful Announcing |url=http://awfulannouncing.com/gambling/tvg-fanduel-more-ways-to-win-barstool-sports-advisors.html |access-date=2018-09-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=FanDuel Plans Sports-Gambling TV Shows as Betting Parlors Open |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-27/fanduel-plans-sports-gambling-tv-shows-as-betting-parlors-open |access-date=2018-07-31}}</ref> |
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The network saw an increase in prominence during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], as the shutdown of nearly all other live sports prompted increased interest in horse racing and off-track betting |
The network saw an increase in prominence during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], as the shutdown of nearly all other live sports prompted increased interest in horse racing and off-track betting at tracks that remain active. The limited tracks available resulted in greater prominence given to smaller tracks and meets such as Nebraska's [[Fonner Park]] and Oklahoma's Will Rogers Downs, and the network's personalities made efforts to accommodate new viewers and explain the technical terminology associated with horse racing and wagers. TVG also reached an agreement with the mainstream sports channel [[NBCSN]] to simulcast a block of ''Trackside Live'' on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minnesota-fed horse racing network seizes moment almost all its own|url=https://www.startribune.com/horse-racing-network-seizes-a-moment-nearly-all-its-own/569364752/|website=Star Tribune|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> |
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=== FanDuel TV (2022–present) === |
=== FanDuel TV (2022–present) === |
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In July 2022, it was reported that FanDuel was considering a relaunch of TVG Network as '''FanDuel TV''' as early as September 2022, building upon ''More Ways to Win'' by adding a morning block of sports talk shows |
In July 2022, it was reported that FanDuel was considering a relaunch of TVG Network as '''FanDuel TV''' as early as September 2022, building upon ''More Ways to Win'' by adding a morning block of sports talk shows as well as sports news segments interspersed throughout its live racing block. Such a service would compete primarily against [[VSiN]], which was recently acquired by FanDuel's main U.S. competitor, [[DraftKings]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-22 |title=FanDuel Plans To Turn TVG Into 24/7 Sports Betting Network Featuring Kay Adams {{!}} Barrett Media |url=https://barrettsportsmedia.com/2022/07/22/fanduel-tvg-sports-betting-network/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=FanDuel To Create 24/7 Betting Network With Rebranded TVG Channel |url=https://www.legalsportsreport.com/73855/fanduel-tv-kay-adams-rebrand-tvg-sports-betting/ |access-date=2022-08-02 |website=www.legalsportsreport.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SBJ Betting: Do June handle figures show a trend? |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/Newsletter-Betting/2022/07/29.aspx |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=www.sportsbusinessjournal.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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FanDuel officially announced the planned relaunch on August 25, 2022;<ref name="variety250822">{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Brian |date=25 August 2022 |title=FanDuel Readies Launch of Cable Network Focused on Sports Betting |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/fanduel-tv-network-launch-sports-betting-1235350293/ |access-date=26 August 2022 |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> it added a live, weekday program featuring former [[NFL Network]] host [[Kay Adams (sportscaster)|Kay Adams]] |
FanDuel officially announced the planned relaunch on August 25, 2022;<ref name="variety250822">{{cite web |last=Steinberg |first=Brian |date=25 August 2022 |title=FanDuel Readies Launch of Cable Network Focused on Sports Betting |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/fanduel-tv-network-launch-sports-betting-1235350293/ |access-date=26 August 2022 |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> it added a live, weekday program featuring former [[NFL Network]] host [[Kay Adams (sportscaster)|Kay Adams]] and announced plans for shows developed by [[Pat McAfee]]'s PMI Network and a content deal with ''[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]]''. The network also expanded its live sports programming into international basketball via an agreement with [[Sportradar]], adding coverage of Australia's [[National Basketball League (Australia)|National Basketball League]], the [[Chinese Basketball Association]], the [[LNB Pro A|LNB]] in France, and Germany's [[Basketball Bundesliga]].<ref name="variety250822" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=TVG Network To Be Rebranded As FanDuel TV |url=https://paulickreport.com/horseplayers-category/tvg-network-to-be-rebranded-as-fanduel-tv/ |date=25 August 2022|access-date=25 August 2022|publisher=Paulick Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bucholtz |first=Andrew |date=2022-08-25 |title=FanDuel announces rebrand of TVG to FanDuel TV |url=https://awfulannouncing.com/ringer/fanduel-announces-rebrand-of-tvg-to-fanduel-tv.html |access-date=2022-08-27 |website=Awful Announcing |language=en-US}}</ref> The rebranding was completed in September 2022, with TVG renamed '''FanDuel TV''' and TVG2 renamed '''FanDuel Racing'''. |
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== Wagering services== |
== Wagering services== |
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FanDuel offers wagering services under the TVG name to residents of [[Arizona]], [[Arkansas]], |
FanDuel offers wagering services under the TVG name to residents of [[Arizona]], [[Arkansas]], California, [[Colorado]], [[Connecticut]], [[Delaware]], Florida, [[Idaho]], [[Illinois]], [[Indiana]], [[Iowa]], [[Kentucky]], [[Louisiana]], [[Maryland]], [[Massachusetts]], [[Michigan]], [[Minnesota]], [[Montana]], [[New Hampshire]], [[New Jersey]] (under 4NJBets), [[New Mexico]], New York, [[North Dakota]], [[Ohio]], [[Oregon]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[Rhode Island]], [[South Dakota]], [[Vermont]], [[Virginia]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], [[West Virginia]], and [[Wyoming]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Residency Requirements & Age Restrictions|url=http://support.tvg.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006060434|access-date=2021-05-14|website=TVG|language=en-US}}</ref> Account holders are able to wager online at TVG.com and by landline or mobile phone. |
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==Programming== |
==Programming== |
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FanDuel TV covers over one hundred tracks, with exclusive coverage of several tracks, including [[North American]] tracks such as [[Woodbine Racetrack|Woodbine Race Course]], [[Keeneland Race Course]], [[Del Mar Racetrack]], [[Meadowlands Racetrack|Meadowlands]], and [[Monmouth Park]]. The network also broadcasts races from various tracks in [[Argentina]], |
FanDuel TV covers over one hundred tracks, with exclusive coverage of several tracks, including [[North American]] tracks such as [[Woodbine Racetrack|Woodbine Race Course]], [[Keeneland Race Course]], [[Del Mar Racetrack]], [[Meadowlands Racetrack|Meadowlands]], and [[Monmouth Park]]. The network also broadcasts races from various tracks in [[Argentina]], Australia, [[Austria]], [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, [[Norway]], New Zealand, [[Saudi Arabia]], Singapore, South Africa, [[South Korea]], Sweden, the [[United Arab Emirates]], and the United Kingdom. |
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Coverage includes events such as the [[Travers Stakes]], [[Haskell Invitational]], [[Pacific Classic]], [[Hollywood Gold Cup]], [[Blue Grass Stakes]], [[Wood Memorial]], [[Melbourne Cup]], [[Japan Cup]], and the [[All American Futurity]]. |
Coverage includes events such as the [[Travers Stakes]], [[Haskell Invitational]], [[Pacific Classic]], [[Hollywood Gold Cup]], [[Blue Grass Stakes]], [[Wood Memorial]], [[Melbourne Cup]], [[Japan Cup]], and the [[All American Futurity]]. |
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The channel's current studio programs include |
The channel's current studio programs include |
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* '''''Up & Adams''','' a weekday morning sports talk program hosted by [[Kay Adams (sportscaster)|Kay Adams]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-15 |title=Kay Adams says |
* '''''Up & Adams''','' a weekday morning sports talk program hosted by [[Kay Adams (sportscaster)|Kay Adams]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-15 |title=Kay Adams says 'Thank you, next' to GMFB as she begins new venture |url=https://fansided.com/2023/02/15/kay-adams-leaving-gmfb-new-venture/ |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=FanSided |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* '''''Run it Back''''', an [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]-focused program aired on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, hosted by [[Michelle Beadle]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-28 |title=Lisa Kerney and Michelle Beadle Talk FanDuel TV and Women in Sports Media |url=https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/lisa-kerney-and-michelle-beadle-talk-fanduel-tv-and-women-in-sports-media-01gtcj9vqc4m |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=The Big Lead |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Chandler Parsons]], and [[Shams Charania]]. |
* '''''Run it Back''''', an [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]-focused program, aired on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, hosted by [[Michelle Beadle]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-28 |title=Lisa Kerney and Michelle Beadle Talk FanDuel TV and Women in Sports Media |url=https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/lisa-kerney-and-michelle-beadle-talk-fanduel-tv-and-women-in-sports-media-01gtcj9vqc4m |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=The Big Lead |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Chandler Parsons]], and [[Shams Charania]]. |
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* '''''More Ways to Win''''', a Sunday morning studio program aired during the NFL season featuring sports coverage from a betting perspective, hosted by [[Lisa Kerney]].<ref name="aa-bettingshows" /> |
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* '''''The Barstool Sports Advisors''''', a Sunday morning program aired during the NFL season featuring personalities from the website [[Barstool Sports]], including [[David Portnoy]], Dan Katz, [[PFT Commenter]] (''[[Pardon My Take]]''), and Stu Feiner. The program is divided into two half-hour blocks, with the first streamed on Barstool's own digital outlets, and the second exclusive to TVG.<ref name="aa-bettingshows" /> |
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==On-air talent== |
==On-air talent== |
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;Commentators |
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* Adam McGrath |
* Adam McGrath |
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*[[Thomas M. Amoss|Tom Amoss]] |
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* Andie Biancone |
* Andie Biancone |
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* Christina Blacker |
* Christina Blacker |
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* Simon Bray |
* Simon Bray |
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* Caton Bredar |
* Caton Bredar |
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* [[Donna Barton Brothers]] |
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* Matt Carothers |
* Matt Carothers |
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* Tom Cassidy |
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* Britney Eurton |
* Britney Eurton |
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* Gabby Gaudet |
* Gabby Gaudet |
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* Scott Hazelton |
* Scott Hazelton |
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* Nick Hines |
* Nick "Sarge" Hines |
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* Kurt Hoover |
* Kurt Hoover |
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* Joaquin Jaime |
* Joaquin Jaime |
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* Mike Joyce |
* Mike Joyce |
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* Caleb Keller |
* Caleb Keller |
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*Lisa Kerney |
* Lisa Kerney |
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* Peter Lurie |
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*Jorge Ortuzar |
* Jorge Ortuzar |
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* Parlay Paul |
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* Rich Perloff |
* Rich Perloff |
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* Ken Rudulph |
* Ken Rudulph |
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* Todd Schrupp |
* Todd Schrupp |
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* Dave Weaver |
* Dave Weaver |
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Ashley Mailloux |
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Meghan Payton |
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Andrew “Dubbs” Anderson |
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Kyle Levy |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Country | United States |
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Broadcast area | Nationwide |
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Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 720p (HDTV) 480i (SDTV) |
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Owner | FanDuel |
Sister channels | FanDuel Racing |
History | |
Launched | July 14, 1999 (1999-07-14) (as TVG) |
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Website | www |
FanDuel TV (formerly TVG) is an American sports betting-oriented digital cable and satellite television network owned by FanDuel Group, the U.S. subsidiary of Irish bookmaker Flutter Entertainment.[1] It primarily airs live coverage of U.S. and international horse racing as well as studio shows focused on mainstream sports.
The network was originally established as TVG, which primarily focused on horse racing. In 2008, the network was sold to Betfair. It acquired its main competitor, HRTV, in 2015; the network was renamed TVG2 in October of that year. In 2018, the channel began to add studio programs devoted to mainstream sports from the perspective of sports betting. In 2022, the network was relaunched as FanDuel TV, which builds upon this programming strategy and begins forays into other forms of live sports coverage. The TVG brand continues to be used for the network's wagering platform.
FanDuel TV was launched on July 14, 1999, as TVG (short for Television Games Network) and was founded as a joint venture of TV Guide Inc. (which at the time was owned by both Liberty Media and News Corp.), the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, and AT&T Broadband.[2]
In May 2006, TVG introduced several new programs to its schedule, including Morning Line, Fandicapping, :58 Flat, Lady Luck, and Drive Time.
The channel formerly operated a fictional betting site, TVGfree.net, which allowed it to have a presence in the fifteen states that prohibit televised and off-track betting, operating similarly to poker sites that use the .net domain to differentiate their fictional betting sites from the .com sites that allow gambling. The site was discontinued at the start of 2012 due to a site upgrade and currently redirects to TVG.com.
At the end of February 2007, TVG ended its longtime affiliation with Churchill Downs Incorporated. On May 2, 2008, Gemstar-TV Guide was acquired by Macrovision (now TiVo Corporation) for $2.8 billion.
Macrovision, which purchased Gemstar-TV Guide to boost the value of VCR Plus+ and electronic program guide patents, later stated that it was considering a sale of TVG, TV Guide Network, and the TV Guide print edition's namesake to other parties.
At the end of 2008, Macrovision sold TVG to British bookmaker Betfair for $50 million. The deal was completed on January 27, 2009, separating the channel from the company, which acquired its founding owner in 2007.[3] In February 2015, Betfair acquired TVG's sole competitor, HRTV, and began to consolidate it into TVG's facilities. The network was rebranded as a sister network, TVG2, in October 2015.[4][5][6]
In July 2018, the network announced that it was developing studio programs dedicated to sports betting. The U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, making it legal for states outside of Delaware, Oregon, Montana, and Nevada to allow sports betting. Paddy Power Betfair had also recently acquired the daily fantasy sports service FanDuel with the intent to use it as its main U.S. subsidiary. On September 9, 2018, coinciding with the 2018 NFL season, TVG Network premiered the new Sunday morning programs The Barstool Sports Advisors and More Ways to Win.[7][8]
The network saw an increase in prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the shutdown of nearly all other live sports prompted increased interest in horse racing and off-track betting at tracks that remain active. The limited tracks available resulted in greater prominence given to smaller tracks and meets such as Nebraska's Fonner Park and Oklahoma's Will Rogers Downs, and the network's personalities made efforts to accommodate new viewers and explain the technical terminology associated with horse racing and wagers. TVG also reached an agreement with the mainstream sports channel NBCSN to simulcast a block of Trackside Live on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons.[9]
In July 2022, it was reported that FanDuel was considering a relaunch of TVG Network as FanDuel TV as early as September 2022, building upon More Ways to Win by adding a morning block of sports talk shows as well as sports news segments interspersed throughout its live racing block. Such a service would compete primarily against VSiN, which was recently acquired by FanDuel's main U.S. competitor, DraftKings.[10][11][12]
FanDuel officially announced the planned relaunch on August 25, 2022;[13] it added a live, weekday program featuring former NFL Network host Kay Adams and announced plans for shows developed by Pat McAfee's PMI Network and a content deal with The Ringer. The network also expanded its live sports programming into international basketball via an agreement with Sportradar, adding coverage of Australia's National Basketball League, the Chinese Basketball Association, the LNB in France, and Germany's Basketball Bundesliga.[13][14][15] The rebranding was completed in September 2022, with TVG renamed FanDuel TV and TVG2 renamed FanDuel Racing.
FanDuel offers wagering services under the TVG name to residents of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey (under 4NJBets), New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.[16] Account holders are able to wager online at TVG.com and by landline or mobile phone.
FanDuel TV covers over one hundred tracks, with exclusive coverage of several tracks, including North American tracks such as Woodbine Race Course, Keeneland Race Course, Del Mar Racetrack, Meadowlands, and Monmouth Park. The network also broadcasts races from various tracks in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
Coverage includes events such as the Travers Stakes, Haskell Invitational, Pacific Classic, Hollywood Gold Cup, Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, Melbourne Cup, Japan Cup, and the All American Futurity.
The blanket title Live Racing is currently used for FanDuel TV's coverage of horse racing, replacing Trackside Live and other blocks. Its sub-blocks include East Coast, Coast to Coast, West Coast, Night Cap, and International.
The channel's current studio programs include
Ashley Mailloux
Meghan Payton
Andrew “Dubbs” Anderson
Kyle Levy