Who is running TVG!!???

[sharkie187]

The Pick 6 opener at Turf Paradise was loading and then TVG goes split screen to show a mutual fund commerical, then the race takes off and suddenly it cuts away to a "complusive gambling" commerical. Didn't even show the results or stretch run on either TVG or TVG2. It's like the Heidi Game according to my dad. Fire the guy in the broadcast studio!!!

[EMD4ME]

Originally Posted by sharkie187

The Pick 6 opener at Turf Paradise was loading and then TVG goes split screen to show a mutual fund commerical, then the race takes off and suddenly it cuts away to a "complusive gambling" commerical. Didn't even show the results or stretch run on either TVG or TVG2. It's like the Heidi Game according to my dad. Fire the guy in the broadcast studio!!!

Maybe it's the guy/gal in charge of the camera at PARX (for gallop outs?)

[Stillriledup]

Originally Posted by sharkie187

The Pick 6 opener at Turf Paradise was loading and then TVG goes split screen to show a mutual fund commerical, then the race takes off and suddenly it cuts away to a "complusive gambling" commerical. Didn't even show the results or stretch run on either TVG or TVG2. It's like the Heidi Game according to my dad. Fire the guy in the broadcast studio!!!

You mean they didnt show a diabetes, cancer, prostate or MESOTHELIOMA commercial?

[Donttellmeshowme]

Originally Posted by sharkie187

The Pick 6 opener at Turf Paradise was loading and then TVG goes split screen to show a mutual fund commerical, then the race takes off and suddenly it cuts away to a "complusive gambling" commerical. Didn't even show the results or stretch run on either TVG or TVG2. It's like the Heidi Game according to my dad. Fire the guy in the broadcast studio!!!

That would set me over the edge right there.

[Rise Over Run]

They have a pick 6 at Turf Paradise? Wow, learn something every day. In their defense, that pool is on the order of $15k; if they're lucky TVG handles 5%. They make a lot more on the ad revenue. Sorry buddy

[Tom]

Yes, why would TVG choose to serve their customers?

[SandyW]

TVG, never customer friendly, it have been this way for a very long time.

[SG4]

I agree that production decisions have headed downhill of late, a lot of the blame though goes to the 2 big Stronach tracks racing on top of each other which is foolish on so many levels. Either way the amount of split screen races lately has been on the uptick & it's a real frustration to deal with them. I'd suggest showing one live & the other immediately on tape delay, but I've seen them try this with some long & untrustworthy delays so it's pick your poison. Worst was the other day a race broke off from Gulfstream, they stayed in the split screen until the quarter pole, all because Montell here had to tell us all about money mutual, again.

[tanner12oz]

I dont think the pick 6 at tp carries alot of weight anywhere

[Southbaygent]

Is there any alternative to TVG via cable/satellite TV? I just "cut" my Cox cable service, eliminating all phone and entertainment. I kept high speed internet, it's fast.

So I'm streaming everything now, using a Roku box, digital antenna for local stations, etc.

But I miss TVG, not necessarily the content of commentators, but I miss feeling "involved", just watching races one-be-one on Internet isn't the same....haven't found a streaming alternative to TVG.

[Tom]

RTN has a monthly package for $50, last I knew.

[Tall One]

My setup:

Laptop
Live track feed through Xpressbet
HDMI cord
55" HDTV


/profit

[SandyW]

RTN $50 a month is for Dish customers.

For non-dish customers this is what RTN offers:

ONLINE/MOBILE PACKAGE
(TV Package Subscription Not Required)

Daily
$5 Unlimited Race Replays $10 Unlimited Live Video Streaming
and Race Replays.
Monthly
$15 Unlimited Race Replays $25 Unlimited Live Video Streaming
and Race Replays $10 Unlimited Live Video Streaming
and Race Replays. (Harness Only)
Annual
$165 Unlimited Race Replays $275 Unlimited Live Video Streaming
and Race Replays.

• Video Streaming Of Live Simulcast Feeds (Full Cards, Unedited, Uninterrupted)
• Exact Same Simulcast Feeds As In Racetracks And Simulcast Outlets
• Every Race From Every Simulcast Every Day
• Every United States Simulcast And Select International Simulcasts Available Largest Simulcast Menu Anywhere (Commercial Or Residential)
• Coverage Includes Thoroughbred, Harness, Quarter Horse, Greyhound Racing, Jai- Alai Games, Major Horse Sales, Special Industry Events, Racing Related Programming
• Up To 80 Simultaneous Channels (Varies Due To Track Racing Schedules)
• Race Replays On Demand (Multi-Year Archive Library Of All Simulcast Races)(Look Up By Track, Date, Runner)
• Race Replays Available As Soon As Possible After Each Race Is "Official"
  
  
  
  (Live Packages Only)
• Race Replays Available The Day After Each Race Is "Official"
  
  
  
  (Race Replays Only)
• Equibase Data (Entries, Scratches, Jockey/Driver Changes, Results)
• Designed For PCs, Tablets, And Mobile Devices Including iPhone, iPad, Android Tablets, And Android Phones
• A Must Have For Bettors, Breeders, Owners, Trainers, Jockeys, and Industry Employees
• Live Simulcasts And Race Replays Available In This Package May Differ From Those Available In The TV Package

[PaceAdvantage]

i don't know much about TV production, but isn't there something called a "hard break" where they must go to a commercial? TVG has done this many times throughout its existence.

I know major networks stay with live action, but maybe little guys like TVG don't have that kind of luxury...the start and end of races isn't something you can really schedule...

I don't think TVG would have cut away to commercial if they had an option...do you? Does anyone?

[Donttellmeshowme]

Does Dish have the RTN channel?