Breaking News in New York Horse Racing: NYRA Content Removed from TVG/FanDuel Platforms
In a significant development for the horse racing industry in New York, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and TVG/FanDuel have hit a contractual impasse, resulting in the immediate elimination of all NYRA content from the TVG/FanDuel wagering platforms.
This means that pari-mutuel wagering and live video from the ongoing Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet are no longer available on TVG/FanDuel. NYRA is committed to continuing negotiations with TVG/FanDuel to ensure a fair and equitable resolution that would increase the funds flowing to the sport and its stakeholders in New York.
“NYRA provides the racing content that fuels the profits of out-of-state ADWs like TVG/FanDuel,” said Tony Allevato, NYRA’s chief revenue officer. “NYRA must prioritize the overall health of the sport and the broader industry here in New York, and we will continue negotiations to seek an equitable resolution so that our racing is widely available nationally.”
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders have voiced their support for NYRA’s stance, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for the NYRA racing product, which they believe is the best in the country.
“New York’s horse owners are deeply invested in making the NYRA racing product the best in the country,” said Tina Bond, president of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association. “We staunchly agree that fair compensation for that investment is absolutely imperative. If the New York Thoroughbred industry thrives, we all benefit.”
Najja Thompson, executive director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, added, “NYRA is working to broaden the economic benefits flowing to New York’s horse racing industry, and our membership supports these efforts in every way. The funds generated by ADWs carrying NYRA support breeding farms throughout the state, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with NYRA.”
Ongoing Wagering Opportunities
NYRA Bets remains the official wagering platform for the Belmont at the Big A spring-summer meet, and wagering is also available nationwide through Caesars Racebook, BetMGM, and other advance-deposit wagering platforms.
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