tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768887527712554781.post4020888273689739354..comments2023-06-19T09:26:26.664-04:00Comments on NJ HORSEPLAYER: State Racing Commission Minutes, Assembly Bill Signal Positive Change for NJ-Based NHC Tour PlayersBill Holobowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06267163445590752501noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768887527712554781.post-54827014972863013352013-03-04T20:39:16.091-05:002013-03-04T20:39:16.091-05:00Hey, Nick, glad to hear from you...and glad you so...Hey, Nick, glad to hear from you...and glad you somehow found my blog!<br /><br />I understand your sentiments, but honestly can't address the system implementation stuff you're talking about, since that's not my specialty. Otherwise, I can see your beef about the video angle; I hadn't seen that TVG would be charging for video replays if you do not wager X amount per month. The only thing I can suggest is to visit the track sites directly; many that I follow on the thoroughbred circuit offer that up for nothing -- CalRacing.com, Tampa, Gulfstream, Monmouth, Woodbine, etc. In terms of live video, I might be spoiled, since I have TVG and HRN through FiOS. <br /><br />Obviously, there are pros and cons to the whole arrangement; the obvious negative being the cost. On the other hand, my perspective is largely as a contest player, so I'm hoping the offshoot of having to pay a bit for wagers is a broader opportunity to qualify for the National Handicapping Championship in Vegas, assuming TVG continues to be involved on that front. Bill Holobowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267163445590752501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768887527712554781.post-66859809692174788032013-03-01T23:35:02.461-05:002013-03-01T23:35:02.461-05:00Bill what's up this is Nick, (Beth's frien...Bill what's up this is Nick, (Beth's friend Erin's husband) we met in Vegas. This move sounds like it is good for you because of your interest in tournaments, but for people like me who bet $100-200/month it sucks. There is no way I am paying to bet. I would understand paying a fee to watch streams. According to my user profile (I had no problems logging in today), the grace period ends June 1. <br />I didn't spend too much on the site, but the video quality is a little better. The information is more in depth however I have a trackmaster account so I don't really need all that. NJBets was perfect for casual bettors. I drive 5 minutes to Fav's hit a terminal and I am home in no time watching the races and betting. Now I'll have to go to a window and wait on line until they implement their system. Can't figure out what your average harness handicappers have to gain by this move. Come June 1, I will be using my friend's Racing Day account to watch video and bet through a bookie. Won't be able to play pick 4s, supers and triples but that's better than starting the year in a $312 hole (the video is an extra 6/month if you don't wager $200 for the month)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768887527712554781.post-33185849838067074082013-02-24T15:13:39.632-05:002013-02-24T15:13:39.632-05:00I'm not sure, Anonymous. You mean you don'...I'm not sure, Anonymous. You mean you don't want to run out and buy TVG Green Dot money packs?! LOL...<br /><br />I read somewhere (I think on some harness blog or message board) that the current 4NJBets structure will remain intact, which from my brief experience means no fees, but otherwise I have no confirmation of anything. I'm sure we'll know more after Wednesday's NJRC scheduled meeting. Bill Holobowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267163445590752501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768887527712554781.post-50348444864789721532013-02-24T14:40:11.326-05:002013-02-24T14:40:11.326-05:00Bill, forget about the monthly fees, how are horse...Bill, forget about the monthly fees, how are horse players in NJ going to deposit and withdraw from their accounts? I am not going to a drug store to buy some kind of a money card to send out to TVG etc...Will the tracks continue to allow deposits to be made? In the alternative, I will just shut my account down and go back to the track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768887527712554781.post-10349030714798341162013-02-15T11:06:17.561-05:002013-02-15T11:06:17.561-05:00Bill, no plan or system is going to be perfect. I&...Bill, no plan or system is going to be perfect. I'd much prefer access to TwinSpires.com, since they offer WAY more NHC opportunities, but as only a weekend player (and primarily for contests), I think TVG's an upgrade over 4NJBets. I'm going to add more thoughts to the blog today, but the overarching theme is that this is the first step in a much bigger plan that's eventually going to tie in exchange wagering (approved in NJ last year) and sports betting -- both of which Betfair can provide, from what I can tell. To boot, the migration of 4NJBets to Darby/TVG satisfies Christie's mandate for NJ to rid itself of horse-racing involvement; NJSEA (unfortunately) will still maintain oversight, but no longer bankroll 4NJBets staff, etc.<br /><br />Anyway, I'd spend more than 25 cents driving over to Monmouth Park to make my "special occasion" bets anyway (i.e. Triple Crown races, Breeders Cup), so I don't see that as a problem; nothing's ever free.Bill Holobowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267163445590752501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768887527712554781.post-32602185624796918052013-02-15T09:48:05.784-05:002013-02-15T09:48:05.784-05:00While I look forward to more NHC opportunities it ...While I look forward to more NHC opportunities it must be stated that the average bettor will be starting out $240 per year in the hole. The following is taken from the TVG website:<br /><br />As a TVG subscriber, you will be required to select one (1) of the following two (2) plans to pay for TVG wagering account services;<br /><br />(1) Flat Rate Plan – A flat $19.95 monthly subscription fee that includes unlimited wagering transactions, video streaming and race replays at no additional cost will be charged to your selected payment option no later than five days after the end of the month in which the subscription fee was incurred.<br /><br />(2) Pay As You Go Plan – A fee of $0.25 per wagering transaction (regardless of the dollar amount of each transaction), with a cap of $19.95 per month (or approximately 80 transactions) will be automatically deducted from your account each day. If your account does not have sufficient funds for the deduction of wagering transaction fees, such fees will be deducted immediately from the next deposit into your account.<br /><br />There are no contract terms with TVG plans. You can change your plan at any time; however plan updates are effective on the first day of the following month. Under either plan, your fees will be waived or refunded as the case may be on or before the fifth day following the end of such month if you wager $2,500 or more during a month.<br /><br />bill hnoreply@blogger.com