Yonkers Raceway will no longer be streamed on TVGs network according to a recent report on DRF. This move will allow Yonkers Raceway to offer better programming and rebates for its racing fans. It will also save Yonkers Raceway money.
According to SOA President Joe Faraldo, it took 1 1/2 years to convince Yonkers and finally get Racing Board approval for the switch.
“We pay a smaller rate now,” said Faraldo on the deal with eBet. “With the money we were giving to TVG, we can do our own rebates to attract customers. It allows the horsemen and the track to participate in controlling our own destiny.”
TVG has really taken a back seat to harness racing and I think this move is a good one. TVG also shut down their community forums a few months ago leaving their loyal fans in the dark. Not a good move to increase membership and a fan base. I guess the folks running TVG really have no clue about what racing fans really want.
Yonkers Racing will not be available on eBets until they go through some beta testing to ensure all systems are working correctly. Meetings between Yonkers and eBet are still ongoing and a beta test of the site is required before NYSRWB will give final approval.
The Empire strikes back!
Tags: eBet, Empire City Casino, TVG, Yonkers Raceway
at 7:34 pm
TVG made their feelings toward harness racing very clear when they dropped Gary Seibel. Since then, my feelings toward TVG are clear and I found other sources to watch and comment on harness racing. This change won’t make any difference to me – I moved on long ago. But if the Yonkers changes help their customers then that’s gotta be a good thing.
at 7:31 pm
There is no change is use of TVG if you’re watching on-line. Their live feed only affects the TV live feeds they ran on most Monday’s and Tuesday’s. Yonkers will not be shown on TV any longer I guess. Otherwise there’s no change.
at 9:45 pm
That means there’s a change. They once hosted TV for YR and now they do not.
at 3:10 pm
Cam, I ran across your web site from a friend of mine.
I want to Thank you for taking the time to remember my dad (JACK E. LEE) very thoughtful of you!
at 3:22 pm
Randy,
Your dad was a great man and I still remember the race calls from Roosevelt. He will never by forgotten. Thank you for the kind words and hope to see you here again!
at 3:29 pm
Hey Cam, I just wish there was a way to pursuade the “right people” that he deserves to be in Goshen..It should be based on what he DID IN THE BOOTH AND NOT OUTSIDE THE BOOTH!
at 3:33 pm
Randy,
He should be without a doubt. I will write something next week and get some buzz going and also contact the powers to be on why one of the greatest race callers in harness racing is not where he deserves to be.
at 3:22 pm
Jack E. Lee was the greatest show on earth…By far the greatest track announcer in Harness Racing History!
at 4:21 pm
Alan,
Here’s the article I posted about Jack E. Lee in case you would like to comment there being this article is not related.
http://www.winnerswire.com/golden-voice-of-harness-racing-not-forgotten/
at 3:40 pm
That’s nice of you Cam. I believe you should have my email address..Feel free to reach out to me and I can provide a little more insight into this…Thanks Again!!
at 4:20 pm
Randy,
Here’s the article I posted about your dad in case you would like to comment there being this article is not related.
http://www.winnerswire.com/golden-voice-of-harness-racing-not-forgotten/
at 4:32 pm
Randy,
You bet! I will contact you next week to get more in depth information about the Golden Voice.
at 12:07 am
who do i contact if i have a payout issue regarding yonkers raceway? I know for a fact they posted incorrect payouts which cost me over $5000. Please help, I do have proof of their pool mishap
email me at css.florida@yahoo.com if you can help
at 1:21 pm
Your best bet is to contact Yonkers Raceway at
810 Yonkers Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10704
914.968.4200