by Neil Wikes
Digital Spy
Sky's new gambling channel 'Sky Vegas Live' will launch tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm, Digital Spy can confirm.
The channel will broadcast live each day between 6pm and 2am from a new "state-of-the-art" virtual TV studio in London.
Presenters of the service include National Lottery Live's Gigi Morley, Clare Beckwith and former Blue Peter host Stuart Miles.
Among the games is the interactive 'Super Keno' draw, which has a jackpot of £1 million. "Players can vary their stake per card from £1 to £100 and the £1 million jackpot on the 'Super Keno 15' game will increase with every bet over £2 until someone wins it," explained a spokesman for the channel. "Statistically viewers who play-along can expect to win a prize at least 50% of the time they play."
Betting on virtual horse and dog racing will be availabale soon after launch, with more games promised for later in the year.
Pete Ward, Executive Producer of Sky Vegas Live, said: "Sky Vegas Live gives viewers everything to play for - a slick and attractive channel with high pay-outs. The virtual TV studio will be the first of its kind and will give viewers the Vegas buzz in their living room and attract viewers who will enjoy a new betting experience."
Digital Spy
Sky's new gambling channel 'Sky Vegas Live' will launch tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm, Digital Spy can confirm.
The channel will broadcast live each day between 6pm and 2am from a new "state-of-the-art" virtual TV studio in London.
Presenters of the service include National Lottery Live's Gigi Morley, Clare Beckwith and former Blue Peter host Stuart Miles.
Among the games is the interactive 'Super Keno' draw, which has a jackpot of £1 million. "Players can vary their stake per card from £1 to £100 and the £1 million jackpot on the 'Super Keno 15' game will increase with every bet over £2 until someone wins it," explained a spokesman for the channel. "Statistically viewers who play-along can expect to win a prize at least 50% of the time they play."
Betting on virtual horse and dog racing will be availabale soon after launch, with more games promised for later in the year.
Pete Ward, Executive Producer of Sky Vegas Live, said: "Sky Vegas Live gives viewers everything to play for - a slick and attractive channel with high pay-outs. The virtual TV studio will be the first of its kind and will give viewers the Vegas buzz in their living room and attract viewers who will enjoy a new betting experience."
