Advance-deposit wagering site TVG is promoting its Australian racing platform by offering a trip to the Melbourne Cup (Aus-I).
The Melbourne Cup Sweepstakes will be offered from Sept. 19-Sept. 28. During that period, TVG account holders can enter either by wagering at least $10 on any Australian race through their TVG account, or by submitting a post card to TVG, to the attention of "2014 Melbourne Cup Sweepstakes." A single winner from all entries will be drawn Sept. 30.
"TVG is thrilled to offer one lucky customer and guest a trip of a lifetime to experience all of the pageantry and excitement of the Melbourne Cup," said Bhavesh Patel, TVG's senior vice president of television operations and marketing. "As the premier outlet for U.S. racing fans to watch and wager on Australian racing, TVG is proud to televise Australia's biggest racing event, the Melbourne Cup."