Review: TVG Sportsbook

If you haven’t played at a specialized site like TVG, you’ll quickly understand the advantages. For starters, the developers didn’t have to make compromises and cram loads of markets, tables, banners and other stuff into one homepage. Since horse racing is the only sport available, they can squeeze in many extra features. As a result, TVG Sportsbook is one of the most usable websites.

The moment you land on the homepage, you’ll see plenty of features other sites should definitely copy. For starters, we appreciate the race schedule on the left. No matter where you are on the site, you can always see a schedule of upcoming races. And since TVG Sportsbook has probably the best coverage in the business, you can bet on an event every few minutes.

In addition, there are also talent picks, blog posts, and various helpful resources. There’s even a promotions calendar, which we’ve seen only a couple of times in our careers. Planning your spending and investment bonuses is a big privilege. TVG bets bonus points for providing it.

As for the design itself, TVG now has a mixture of light blue, navy blue, and white. Of course, this is a result of FanDuel merging with TVG. In addition, this means you can catch about a dozen races on FanDuelTV, whether online or via cable providers. That well-known FanDuel attention to detail is obvious, leading us to recommend this sportsbook to beginners. However, even high-rollers will feel like they’re out at the track.

TVG has an excellent app available for iOS and Android. But there’s a catch, though. Only the iOS app can be downloaded the regular way, i.e., through the App Store.

If you have an Android device but don’t want to use the mobile browser version, you can download the .apk file at TVG.com. Just run the file, complete the installation and log in like you normally would. Since Android allows sideloading apps, this isn’t such a big issue. The app is completely legit and works as intended.

And its very design is another reason why we love TVG Sportsbook’s simple website architecture. Since there aren’t any fancy banners, shapes or animations, the desktop version can easily be scaled-down. So, you won’t have to learn any new controls or manage rearranged sections. It’s basically a carbon copy, but still usable and enjoyable if you’re a smartphone player. We’d consider it as a potential entry in our top 10. Our team had a lot of fun placing bets through the app, and we think you will as well.

Because TVG Sportsbook is available in so many states, they have a vast payment infrastructure and can thus accept various deposit options. For instance, you can fund your account using Green Dot MoneyPak, a prepaid card available at CVS and Walgreens stores. In addition, you can head over to the nearest 7-Eleven or Family Dollar and use PayNearMe for quick deposits.

However, our favorite deposit option at TVG has to be the TVG Prepaid card. It offers instant transactions and lets players use it like a regular card and withdraw at an ATM. Keep in mind that you can fill it up with online banking, MasterCard, or AmeEx, yet VISA is no longer available.

There are also PayPal, money order, and ACH, the usual suspects. Nevertheless, you can also deposit and withdraw in person if you live in California, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington.

The minimum deposit is $10 for most payment methods, while there are fees for certain options, such as a flat $5 charge for all credit/debit card deposits (except TVG Prepaid). As for withdrawal limits, they vary but can reach up to $100,000/transaction in certain cases. To see the full details, log into your TVG account and visit the Banking section.

Another thing we liked was the waiting times. There were no delays, and TVG never charged us any unexpected fees. They process all transactions instantly, while the rest is up to the payment provider and their tech.

We always say the best support is self-service and not an army of trained agents. But thankfully, TVG Sportsbook has both. Ever since FanDuel stepped into the picture, the FAQ section has been steadily refurbished. All kinds of questions are split into categories and listed so that players can easily find them. There are also useful links, tips, and resources. We just wish other bookies would invest the same amount of effort.

But regardless, you can also reach out for help via live chat from 10 am to 11:30 pm EST, while email and phone support are also available. Every TVG employee we chatted with was pleasant, which is yet another sign of TVG’s excellent company culture. It’s no wonder they’re the biggest name in US sports betting. So don’t be a stranger and contact support when you need them.

TVG Sportsbook is accepted in much more states than the average US sportsbook. This is because they dabble only in horse racing, which is the only legal form of sports betting in a majority of states. As such, states like California allow them to operate and offer markets on races. Therefore, you can access TVG if you’re in one of the following locations:

1. Arizona
2. Arkansas
3. California
4. Colorado
5. Connecticut
6. Delaware
7. Florida
8. Idaho
9. Illinois
10. Indiana
11. Iowa
12. Kentucky
13. Louisiana
14. Maryland
15. Massachusetts
16. Michigan
17. Minnesota
18. Montana
19. New Hampshire
20. New Jersey (as 4NJBets)
21. New Mexico
22. New York
23. North Dakota
24. Ohio
25. Oregon
26. Pennsylvania
27. Rhode Island
28. South Dakota
29. Vermont
30. Virginia
31. Washington
32. West Virginia
33. Wyoming

One of the best things about such wide availability is that you can always access your account. If you’re in one of the other 17 states, you can browse the markets and make a deposit, but you can’t actually place a wager.

Another thing about specialized sportsbooks is that there’s no clutter in the Promotions section. Why would you care about NBA odds boosts when you’re in it for horse racing, right? Fortunately, TVG Sportsbook knows how to keep things going. Once you register, you can receive a risk-free bet for up to $200. If your first bet loses, TVG has you covered.

We also like the fact that regular players aren’t neglected. At certain events every week, players can get their wagers back if a horse finishes 2nd or 3rd instead of winning. Also, everyone gets one free deposit over $50 each Monday. This is where TVG Sportsbook stands out, as they’re one of the only ones to have these simple yet still useful promos.

In addition, you’ll also enjoy Wager Rewards and Exacta/Trifecta Insurance. But the crown jewel of this section is the Promos Calendar. There’s seemingly a new offer every week, for every big event or showdown. With all this in mind, we can’t say anything else but confirm that TVG Sportsbook has some of the best and most intricate betting bonuses in the business.