TVG.com is arguably the biggest racing betting website licensed, registered, and regulated in the US that provides real money betting on horse races. The racebook is a subsidiary of Betfair which is another popular brand in and out of the US. If you ever had an interest in betting on the horse races, TVG.com should be among your options and this review will explain further why you would opt for it!
Race tracks and Bet options available
Racing is a revered sport in the US and some other parts of the world. It has a huge following and has been one of the oldest sports to be wagered on. To date, a lot of people pay tickets to go watch the horses as they race and some of the top events in the US have always provided an avenue to enjoy the sport while making money out of it. TVG.com is one of the few top websites providing that avenue of watching the games as you make your wagers.
Once you successfully access the website’s landing page, you will be welcomed to a platform that has been friendly tailored. Finding an option at TVG.com is easy which is laudable. On the main page, the top lobby will have options such as; Horse Racing, Handicapping, Promotions, and Support Center. Slightly below will be other options where the top promotional picks are provided including an option to access TVG Podcast. On the left lobby will be the live races provided and the other lobby will have the day’s popular races, top tracks, and promotions calendar.
An impressive variety of tracks have been provided on the platform. To put it into perspective, more than 150 tracks in and out of the US have found their way on the website. Other tracks that are available on the website include those in Dubai, Singapore, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Australia. The best part about TVG.com is that you will get hold of the full track odds on the bets you make since your wagers and those of everyone present on the track are normally combined. The full tracks list will be available on the option ‘Upcoming Races’ where every open track will be listed. Once you pick a track of your interest in the list provided, the available betting options will be shown. Depending on what you want, the website allows you to view your bets, box them and get more information about them just to be sure on the platform.
Additional features
The fact that your online wagers will be combined with those wagers made by a person on the track, provides a major advantage since you can expect huge payouts to everyone and the local tracks can also get a good financial backup. TVG.com also boasts some of the handicapping tools that you can try to improve your game. Remember, you will not be competing against the website. Whether you lose or win, the website will make its profits. The competition is always between you and the public and in the handicapping tools you will purchase programs, access free the TVG blog, get TVG picks, all the information you need to know about horse racing, and the free past performances.
Other interesting options provided on the platform that can be used to your favor include;
- Free picks – Provided daily by the experts
- Free PPs – Getting a little background and ideas on how to make a potentially winning wager
- Full Schedule – Get to view the tracks, the time of the events, if the event is available for streaming and such
- Watch TVG – A live streaming option made available for the players to watch the events
The standard betting options available at TVG.com include;
- Win – This is the simplest form of betting where you pick the horse that you think will finish first
- Place – A place bet will involve you picking a horse to either finish first or second. This is a less risky bet as compared to Win and the probability of winning is much higher. If it finishes first, no additional money will be awarded
- Show – A show bet will involve you picking a horse to finish in either of the first three positions
Exotic bets are also available on the platform and they include;
- Exacta – This involves picking the first two horses in the exact order they will finish
- Quinella – This involves picking the first two horses that will finish in the first two positions in no exact order
- Trifecta – This involves picking the first three horses that will finish in the first, second, and third positions in the exact order
- Superfecta – This involves picking the first four horses that will finish in the first, second, third, and fourth positions in the exact order
Some of the top events that you can wager at TVG.com include;
- Belmont Stakes
- Churchill Downs
- Kentucky Derby
- Breeder’s Cup
- Gulfstream
TVG.com Odds & Limits
TVG.com provides among the best odds in the racebook industry thanks to the constant update made on the races to make the quality among the best. Sadly, no incentives such as best odds guaranteed or odds boost have been offered to the players.
Several limits have been placed on the website that you should understand before you begin wagering. The maximum amount of money you can withdraw per transaction has been set at $10,000. The minimum amount of money you can wager on the following options; Win, Place, Exactas, and Trifectas has been set at $1.
Available Promotions
Several high-value promotions have been offered on the platform which can be accessed by the players. You can access all the offers provided on the option ‘Promotions’ at the top of the page. The standout offers include;
- Welcome Bonus – Get a $200 Risk-Free Bet
A new player at TVG.com will have his/her first wager 100% matched up to $200. This means if the first wager was worth $70, TVG.com will award a risk-free bet of $70
Additional Features
Live Streaming
Live streaming is becoming the new black in the gaming industry and it has spread its wings into the racing industry. The feature allows the players to watch some of the events they have placed their bets on live on the go. What better feeling would beat you watching the ponies racing while you make your bets and as you wait for your funds. TVG.com has provided this option and will be available from the option ‘Watch TVG’ at the top of the landing page. More than 300 tracks can be streamed live in High Definition (HD).
Every month TVG.com will provide you with 10 hours of free live streaming and if you exhaust the hours or feel like they are not enough, you can pay $3 to get an additional 10 hours of live streaming on the website.
Mobile Application
TVG.com has also launched a mobile platform that has seen a mobile app rolled out for iOS users that will be readily available on the App Store. The app is friendly with a clean website organization that restricts any congestion on the main lobby. Top-quality text size, colors, and graphics have all been incorporated on the app making the interaction experience seamless. The main control bar is located at the bottom of the page with options such as; Home, Tracks, Bets, Picks, and Menu available. On the Menu option, you can also access other options including Watch TV, Promotions, Wager Rewards, Handicapping Store, and more.
Unfortunately, no Android app has been provided to the players as yet. All Android users who wish to use their phones to access TVG.com will use the phone browsers to access the website that has the same functionality and resemblance to the iOS app.
The app (iOS users) and browser version (Android users) allows the following;
- Creation of a new account for new players
- Access the promotions and claim the bonuses
- View the tracks, results, and handicapping store
- View the daily picks
- View the bets
- Deposit and withdraw funds
- Contact customer support
- Live stream the top tracks
- Access sections such as; Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, Wager Responsibly, and more
Conclusion
TVG.com receives positive feedback for having a good reputation among the players and for what has been readily provided to them. The only American national horse racing channel has provided several tracks in and out of the US, good promotions, an easy-to-use betting interface, various handicapping tools and options such as daily picks, statistics, general information on how to bet, and more.
Some improvements would, however, be encouraged and welcomed. TVG.com can venture into other platforms such as a sportsbook, fantasy sports, and casino. More tracks on the website and an app for Android users would also be welcomed.