I am a TVG VIP player and received the following email below from TVG and was wondering if anyone else has received a similar email from other competing sites. I currently fund my account via debit card with all deposit fees waived by TVG.

\"Hope you're doing well.

 

I just wanted to let you know that we're being forced to change the merchant code that we use for debit and credit card transactions.  Based on our records, it looks like the type of card that you use the most will no longer work for TVG deposits as of June 20th.

 

I wanted to give you as much notice as possible so that we could figure out another method of depositing that'll work for you.

 

1.       Wire Deposits work great.  They can only be done during business hours (until 5:30pm ET) Monday-Friday, but they're fast and they're free.  I've attached the Wire Deposit form so you have it in case you want to go this route.

2.       These types of credit cards (Citibank, Fifth Third Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, Suntrust, U.S. Bank, Branch Banking) will work and should not impacted by the upcoming changes.

3.       We also have a newer deposit option that your current debit or credit card should work on.  It's our TVG pre-paid card that runs through Sightline. Just go to My Account, click on My Funds and choose the TVG Pre Paid Card option.  

 

Let me know if you need assistance with any of these alternative deposit methods.

 
I've also attached Saturday's Belmont PPs for you!

Looking for suggestions as the available options that are outlined are not palatable.

Thanks

Jbee

What a Game... A very generous and well informed board member (JC) posts early in the week that Slumber is LIVE and TG confirms in its analysis. Slumber wins, board gets out and/or healthy and we have a Triple Crown, great stuff all around.

If someone can post the Oaks/ Derby DD will pays it would be appreciated

Excellent thoughts and perspectives.  Great thread.

Background - 53 yrs old weekend warrior and have been playing the races since I\'m 16. I don\'t use the sheets solely the drf. I push 2-4k a month through the windows. Play 70 pct from home and 30pct from the race palace  in ny or at Belmont when there is live racing. I DO believe there is cheating going on and the actual percentage I will leave to everyones own thoughts as we will never be able to quantify an actual number. The claim that trainers are cheating is not new to the game many have said that NY trainers like  Moschera, Ferriola, Barrera, and others were very strong bets first off and they moved up there horses considerably off the claim. I don\'t have the data but I am confident these trainers stats would be comparable to today\'s trainers RR, Ness, Zadie et al off the claim and yield short payoffs when live. The game hasn\'t changed just the faces. If the blue bloods didn\'t clean it up quietly back then it will take an awful lot to do it now. Therefore, certain trainers off the claim are integrated into my handicapping, for it not to be would be foolish given the data.

In spite of it all I still play this game because I love it. Like everyone else when I cash a winning bet all of what\'s wrong with this game is quickly forgotten. I believe the only way this game gets fixed, is by a)those in charge being honest with themselves and admit that there are problems b)prioritize the issues with fairness to the gambling public and horses c)formalize a racing policy of all racetracks with the formation of racing board and a commissioner who has complete oversight and jurisdiction. Imagine each football or baseball team governing themselves,(yes problems still do occur) but the teeth of the commissioners office and it\'s sanctioning powers are deferents that help in preventing widespread cheating. Lastly, I believe the only way this game gets cleaned up in a more expedient manner is through a WHISTLEBLOWER. Giving a Alladay immunity to discuss and gloat what transpires does NOT solve the problem it only exacerbates it. Don\'t vets have a moral and professional obligation!!!

In spite of it all I continue to play and love this game.

NYRA\'s implosion now creates the opportunity for it to cleanup it\'s act and to re-establish itself as a viable business financially and to regain the trust of it\'s fans and the public. The resultant changes we can expect will and should benefit it longterm. These changes should include; strict medication rules and oversight with a zero tolerance provision, closing Aqueduct (bye bye inside bias days, will miss that), Belmont renovated and built to world class status (politicians will love that)that will be seen as sign of commitment to the racing industry and New Yorker\'s. The key to this working is that everyone needs to realize that there is a new sheriff in town, Sheriff Andy. What we need now is for Opie and Barney to tell Sheriff Andy what\'s wrong with Mayberry and it will once again become a nice place to visit and do business with.  Check the egos at the door when entering the Sheriff\'s office and everyone will get along. Don\'t \"F\" it up.