Mike Raffensperger

Michael Shiffman has been appointed Senior Vice President and Executive Producer for FanDuel TV, the company announced Monday. In this role, Shiffman will report to President of Sports Mike Raffensperger and be responsible for leading the creative and operational direction of FanDuel TV's sports and racing programming, overseeing all aspects of production and content strategy, and ensuring the delivery of innovative and engaging content for a diverse audience of sports and horse racing fans. "We are thrilled to welcome Michael to FanDuel," said FanDuel's President of Sports Mike Raffensperger. "Throughout...

According to a report on the website Legals Sports Report, TVG is about to get a new look, one that could include less emphasis on horse racing. The website is reporting that TVG will be renamed FanDuel TV, which will become the first "watch and wager TV Network in the U.S." TVG2 will be renamed FanDuel Racing. The FanDuel Group, a huge player in the sports wagering and daily fantasy sports markets, is the parent company of TVG. The changes are expected to take place in September. Programming geared towards...