New Posts For Thread: RPGTV - If they made it a 24-7 greyhound racing channel would it work?https://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-workOr would it be impossible to have the morning/afternoon bags cards on there as well?No, I think it is more a winter game, when there is less competitionhttps://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534248865#534248865No, I think it is more a winter game, when there is less competitionSun, 28 Jul 2013 13:22:09 -0500The BAGS boss is also the boss of the Fund. I believe he is also still Chairman of Assn of British Bookmakers. The Bookmakers preh put all the income into the Fund which funds the GBGB. Many say Bookmakers dominate and/or control all boards that matthttps://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534241911#534241911The BAGS boss is also the boss of the Fund. I believe he is also still Chairman of Assn of British Bookmakers. The Bookmakers preh put all the income into the Fund which funds the GBGB. Many say Bookmakers dominate and/or control all boards that mattSun, 28 Jul 2013 08:14:08 -0500Swayne/greybill The big 3 do not own enough tracks to cope with the demand,hence their need to continue withh BAGS agreements with other tracks.https://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534237873#534237873Swayne/greybill The big 3 do not own enough tracks to cope with the demand,hence their need to continue withh BAGS agreements with other tracks.Sun, 28 Jul 2013 02:39:35 -0500Can I also clear something up, the big 3 are NOT BAGS. BAGS is a totally seperate company. The big 3 pay BAGS for the service.https://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534229529#534229529Can I also clear something up, the big 3 are NOT BAGS. BAGS is a totally seperate company. The big 3 pay BAGS for the service.Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:01:05 -0500Won't be taking over from BAGS any time in the near future. BAGS margin is reliable and a proven product, the 8k or whatever they pay is still absolute peanuts compared to what they turnover on it, margin on RPGTV is less so can't see them switchinghttps://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534229511#534229511Won't be taking over from BAGS any time in the near future. BAGS margin is reliable and a proven product, the 8k or whatever they pay is still absolute peanuts compared to what they turnover on it, margin on RPGTV is less so can't see them switchingSat, 27 Jul 2013 17:00:22 -0500c£8khttps://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534226097#534226097c£8kSat, 27 Jul 2013 14:55:52 -0500pompey, what if BAGS stop paying? its majority owned and controlled by bookmakers after all. im sure they are asking WTF are we paying $8k a meet when RPGTV do it for peanutshttps://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534226085#534226085pompey, what if BAGS stop paying? its majority owned and controlled by bookmakers after all. im sure they are asking WTF are we paying $8k a meet when RPGTV do it for peanutsSat, 27 Jul 2013 14:55:18 -0500and do you think the big three would care ?https://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534215291#534215291and do you think the big three would care ?Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:08:41 -0500greedybill. The non-bookmaker owned BAGS tracks would not survive without their BAGS revenue. They quite rightly would not allow RPTV to televise their meetings for a relative pittance.https://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534214113#534214113greedybill. The non-bookmaker owned BAGS tracks would not survive without their BAGS revenue. They quite rightly would not allow RPTV to televise their meetings for a relative pittance.Sat, 27 Jul 2013 07:00:08 -0500DAVEreason i think it will take over from BAGS is the costhttps://community.betfair.com/greyhounds/go/thread/view/94094/30018805/rpgtv---if-they-made-it-a-24-7-greyhound-racing-channel-would-it-work?post_id=534213545#534213545DAVEreason i think it will take over from BAGS is the costSat, 27 Jul 2013 06:30:16 -0500