Dish, TVG Networks Off to the Races

Dish and TVG Networks have teamed up to launch an interactive horseracing channel. The Interactive Horseracing Channel gives fans the latest in news and information about horseracing and provides a way to place bets via the Dish Network satellite network. "Customers in many states can enjoy live TVG horseracing

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Mar 3, 2005

Dish and TVG Networks have teamed up to launch an interactive horseracing channel.

The Interactive Horseracing Channel gives fans the latest in news and information about horseracing and provides a way to place bets via the Dish Network satellite network.

"Customers in many states can enjoy live TVG horseracing and wagering with convention access to track schedules at their fingertips," said Scott Higgins, director of Interactive TV programming for the Dish Network.

The service will be available to racing fans in California, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.

Besides racing news and betting options, viewers have access to live odds, picks and handicapping information and race results.

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