FenceBored
06-08-2009, 06:34 PM
Bloodhorse story on a deal between TVG and Tracknet to give Twinspires and Xpressbet access to TVG exclusive tracks, removing the last major hurdle to sharing between the two 500lb gorillas.
“Our exclusive tracks will now accept wagers from two of the other large ADWs in the United States, which is good for the overall health of the sport,” said Gerard Cunningham, president of Betfair US, which purchased TVG earlier this year. “Ensuring increased wagering handle for racetracks should result in larger race purses, which will encourage greater ownership and make the sport more engaging for bettors.”
-- http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/51164/adw-content-sharing-continues-to-expand
I don't know if the prior ownership of TVG had started negotiations, or Betfair came in and got right to it, but good for whoever finally got this settled.
“Our exclusive tracks will now accept wagers from two of the other large ADWs in the United States, which is good for the overall health of the sport,” said Gerard Cunningham, president of Betfair US, which purchased TVG earlier this year. “Ensuring increased wagering handle for racetracks should result in larger race purses, which will encourage greater ownership and make the sport more engaging for bettors.”
-- http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/51164/adw-content-sharing-continues-to-expand
I don't know if the prior ownership of TVG had started negotiations, or Betfair came in and got right to it, but good for whoever finally got this settled.