Third Time Games is excited to share that Sniper Marketplace has recently integrated support for $CROWN and $DGEN within their platform, adding a new layer of utility and liquidity to both utility tokens.  Fueled by technologies and integrations provided by Jupiter, Jito Labs, and Birdeye, Sniper has launched support enabling users to shop for NFTs […]

Put another brick on the Photo Finish™ wall, as we’ve officially hit the midway point of Season 9. From double-the-major Race fun to record sales, product updates, and an influx of new players, the past seven days have only strengthened the foundation as we inch toward the Virtual Kentucky Derby and the end of 2023. […]

Where there is smoke, there is fire. As of late, the Photo Finish™ sign-up page has been ablaze with a particular kind of new stable owner emerging on the scene. Teams are forming — in some circles, referred to as DAOs or syndicates. These groups pool money and resources to form a stable with a […]

We’ve just released a brand new update that’s been long-requested by the community: “Scratches”! A ‘scratch’ is just a different way to say ‘back out of the race’. We know many times you’ve accidentally entered a horse into the wrong race on accident with no recourse. Well, now you can simply pay a $CROWN ‘scratch […]

It’s estimated that there are 600 million horse racing fans worldwide. While even a juggernaut professional league like the NFL works overtime to capture attention outside the United States, the ‘Sport of Kings’ long ago positioned itself as a global sports language. That, coupled with the knowledge that the Photo Finish™ LIVE community is stationed […]

Some mile markers in the Photo Finish™ road just hit differently. Those that make you stop and consider that this is really happening. Then, some days completely take your breath away, such as Monday, when a horse named ‘Ovation’ sold for a record $50,000. The eye-popping transaction between the buyer, The Commish, at the helm […]

A new Photo Finish™ season is a lot like your favorite amusement park ride — before you’ve even completed a spin, you’re already thinking about how you do it all over again. Luckily, all community members receive the same Fast Pass, which is good to skip right to the front of the line for unlimited […]

Along the way, everyone meets exceptional individuals who are bigger than life and live their lives to the fullest regardless of circumstances. If you haven’t ever met one of those people, meet Amber Coleman – a dedicated player of Photo Finish™ LIVE and a shining example of how, for some, carpe diem is more than […]

Live comes at you fast here at Photo Finish™, meaning we have little time to waste mulling over the past with the future here and now. The Virtual Kentucky Derby just occurred, and Churchill Downs helped Photo Finish™ promote the event across several social media channels. Season 9 is here; it’s Foal’s Day, and the […]

On Saturday night, SOLmate Stables took home the prestigious Virtual Kentucky Derby title with a horse acquired through a Photo Finish™ LIVE Claiming Race, a monumental moment in Photo Finish™ history that not only marks an outstanding achievement for SOLmate themselves but showcases the accessibility of success for newcomers. A claiming race in horse racing […]

Today, Friday, November 17, at 6 pm EST, join the Photo Finish™ LIVE community for an evening of compassion and generosity personified as they host the Barn Blessings Charity Auction, an initiative aimed at providing life-changing support for needy children at the National Children’s Hospital, a public hospital in the Philippines. Organized by longtime Photo […]

The NFT world lost a good one this past week as we bid farewell to a pioneer, Hawku.com, a leading marketplace and analytics site for NFTs over the past two years. In honor and celebration of the Web3 gaming trailblazer and the many communities that supported their ventures, Photo Finish™ LIVE proudly presents the Hawku […]

All good things must end, so why not finish Season 8 at Photo Finish™ with the best week the game has ever seen? Before this season’s finale, we’ve got some business to put a bow on as we cover the happenings from this past week. From big announcements to milestones and community content you can’t […]

You’ve already done the hard part; you’ve found us — Photo Finish™ LIVE, the Official Game of the Kentucky Derby. Now that you’re here, it’s our job to take you on a virtual tour of the game that gets you from a new arrival to a new contender in less time than it takes to […]

If Photo Finish™ LIVE were a television show, by this point, it would be clear that Season 8 was only the beginning of a long run. We’re talking The Simpsons territory, here. With each season laying a storyline and progress over the last, it’s no wonder why so many more are beginning to pay closer […]

Let’s be honest — most people don’t have much experience dissecting token whitepapers. But it’s become a commonly accepted necessary aspect of many Web3 projects. Regarding Photo Finish™, you want to understand the shortest distance between horse and success, but digging in deep to understand CROWN is the bridge you first must cross. No worries, […]

Play the Official Game of the Kentucky Derby, Photo Finish™ LIVE, and join thousands of players competing for real moneyClick here to create an account and claim your FREE Trainer Horse! What is Web3 gaming? That’s both an easy, and difficult, question to answer. In actuality — Web3 gaming is gaming. Fun is fun. Whether […]

Welcome to this week’s Crown Weekly! We’re rolling along here, music blaring, pedal to the metal, with just over a week of the Season 8’s road behind us. The first leg of the newest season featured an assortment of milestones and moments, as well as some eye-popping data shared. We’ve got places to go, and […]

Third Time Games is thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the Photo Finish™ family — Community Manager, Bryce Shuck! Best known to the virtual horse racing community as Sangudo Stables, Bryce comes aboard the Photo Finish™ ship as part of the company’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive, engaged, and well-moderated community. In his new […]

The time has come to turn a new page — Welcome to Season 8, everyone! Honestly, it’s always good that there is a day to catch our breath between the intensity of Derby Day and Monday morning. Still, it’s particularly what the doctor ordered following the busiest weekend in Photo Finish™ LIVE history. From undercard […]

Every Photo Finish™ LIVE season ends with a bang, and for Season 7, that moment is now upon us — ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Virtual Kentucky Derby weekend. Before we dive into the culmination of the Road to the Roses, let’s talk about the lathering up of the racetracks that will occur in the […]

Now that the ink has dried, I thought it might be cathartic to look back and discuss what all went down as I started the fundraising process literally the same week FTX cratered.  At the advice of our lead investor LVP, I spent much of September and October 2022 practicing and honing our pitch deck. […]

Pari-mutuel wagering, at its core, embodies the concept of mutual betting or “betting within our community.”

Season 9: Greatness Awaits Welcome back, Photo Finish™ LIVE faithful! This article is chock-full of juicy details. But a quick TL;DR before we head down into the weeds [ ... ]

Game Balance Updates For Season 8 Hello again Photo Finish faithful! We're back today to quickly give an overview of an important and exciting changes coming with Season 8! We continue to iterate

We’ve reached the mid-way point of Season 7, a season that thus far has featured so much but still has the best yet to come. From increased racing and wagering juice to rising sales and news coverage, while many watch floors, Photo Finish™ is searching for a ceiling, with no sign yet. Let’s take a […]

While many others have been avoiding this question recently, if you were to pose it to most Photo Finish™ players, you’d receive a quick and proudly enthusiastic response: virtual racehorses.

The first leg of Season 7 is in the books, and what an eventful one it was. From announcing exciting additions to the racing schedule to reaching major milestones, it’s hard to believe how much can happen in a single week of Photo Finish™ fun. Season 7 feels like one we’ll come to remember. Let’s […]

Season 7 of Photo Finish™ LIVE is well upon us, and with its majestic presence and your valued feedback, we’ve made significant changes to the racing schedule. The mantra this season is MORE. More JUICE. More COVERAGE. More RACE TYPES.  While you may have noticed some changes, we’re thrilled to unveil the significant upgrades, including […]

Photo Finish™ LIVE virtual horse racing has many paths to success, not all requiring a huge budget. And one determined player, Lean Stables, has launched a content series to prove it.

Huge news from the bullish milestones department — the Photo Finish™ LIVE in-game marketplace has surged past the $2,000,000 mark in total horse sales since its launch in April. This remarkable milestone reflects the immense popularity and success of a game built to last and the vibrant community that has rallied around it. Since its […]

Hello again, Photo Finish™ LIVE faithful! We wanted to inform you about a few changes happening in the PFL ecosystem that affect us and you, hopefully in all very good ways.  As those of you who follow me on X may have noticed, I recently visited Churchill Downs and had the opportunity to join other […]

Six Photo Finish™ LIVE seasons are in the books, and what a barnburner the most recent chapter was. From the debut of a crop of newly bred horses to a legend born on the Virtual Kentucky Derby racetrack and a lot in between, the last month of Photo Finish™ has provided a surplus of gas […]

The Virtual Kentucky Derby returns to Photo Finish™ LIVE on Saturday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. EST, with the fourth-ever running of the virtual horse racing event that transports the rich tradition of the Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby into the cutting-edge virtual horse racing world developed by Third Time Games.  As a primer […]

Third Time Games Product Director Richie Choi dishes on the Photo Finish™ LIVE race schedule revamp.

On Thursday, September 14, the Photo Finish™ LIVE community auction house again swung its doors wide open, as host YSM Racing and beloved auctioneer Mo Knowz brought the exciting live bidding action back to Twitch for another dedicated stream aimed at matching PFL horses with new owners. The second rendition of the duo’s live auction […]

Welcome back, friends, noblemen, countrymen. The TL;DR: Starting September 12 at 10AM ET, your staked Photo Finish PFP’s begin earning the $CROWN tokens. Below is a quick FAQ – we suggest reading thoroughly! Q: What Are Staking Rewards? If you haven’t been around from the start (it’s ok, we forgive you), a core part of […]

Hello there Photo Finish faithful! We wanted to reach out with some Good News and some Bad News. The Good News Your horses, CROWN, and DERBY are valuable! The Bad News Hackers are trying to steal them from you! There have been multiple players in the past week that have gotten their login / password […]

S6: THE JUICE Greetings, we are coming to you a few days before the rollover between Seasons 5 and 6 with some exciting information to round out our recent racing schedule updates. This one is all about the JUICE. But what is juice? What do we mean by the JUICE?! First, let us give you […]

Hello again faithful players and fans! We write to you on the eve of yet another grand step in the ecosystem of Photo Finish™ LIVE. A date rapidly approaches – August 28, 2023 – where the first crop of foals ever “born” in the game reach racing age and begin to find their way onto […]

Welcome all, Photo Finish Faithful! As we gaze wistfully into our screens, looking back on yet another record-breaking season in the books in Photo Finish™ LIVE, I am reminded of the famous Olde English poem, by Art Vandelay: In Photo Finish yclept, tales abound, Richie joined, his horses, renown found. ‘Gainst Fib Newton, claiming races […]

Welcome to the Season 3 Breeding Report, a high-level overview of the first-ever Photo Finish™ LIVE breeding season.  Future breeding windows will always bring excitement, but there will forever be something inherently special about the first-ever opportunity players had to bring new foals into the game. Ahead of preparations being made for Season 4’s breeding […]

GUEST POST BY “THE COMMISH” – THE CONTENTS WITHIN ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE THIRD TIME STAFF  Philosophy, an intellectual pursuit appreciated by the Commish, is extraordinarily relevant to this conversation. It requires critical thinking, logical reasoning, the evaluation of complex ideas and, ultimately, problem solving techniques. “The only true wisdom […]

Third Time Games is thrilled to announce the Inaugural Photo Finish™ LIVE Virtual Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, July 1st!  The first-ever Photo Finish™ LIVE Virtual Kentucky Derby marks the beginning of a groundbreaking multi-year partnership between Third Time Games and Churchill Downs that aims to merge the rich history of the Kentucky […]

Breaking through as a successful content creator is a tall task in itself. But gaining traction as a Web3 content creator can at times feel like performing at Coachella a week before the festival actually takes place.  We’re early. For many, too early. But for those that enjoy the journey and the time and effort […]

What’s Inside Third Time Cup: $1,000 championship  Breeding AMA: June 20, 8 pm EST Third Time Team Expands: New Product Director and CMO join GAP Data: New Third-Party tool profile YSM Twitter Spaces: HUGE turnout MJ Gaming: ‘Across the Board’ drops alpha Third Time Thursday: Mo moves to primetime Third Time Cup The biggest moment […]

In the virtual horse racing world, the utilization of data and analytics have become increasingly key for players seeking a competitive edge. Enter GAP Data — a new third-party tool developed by a group of Photo Finish™ LIVE players themselves embedded in the game. Just a few weeks old, GAP Data’s innovative approach to PFL […]

With a diverse background in marketing and a deep understanding of the Web3/crypto space, new Third Time CMO Giancarlo Rios shares his insights on the potential of digital ownership, the future of gaming, and his excitement in joining the Third Time Games family. A well-respected voice in the Web3 community, new Third Time Games CMO […]

New Third Time Games Product Director Richie Choi shares his passion for game development, his background, and his vision for optimizing Photo Finish™ race schedules. Incoming Third Time Games Product Director Richie Choi’s passion for the gaming industry and the rapid development of emerging Web3 technologies is palpable. In just a brief conversation with Choi, […]

Hearken, thyself, for the season of Photo Finish™ LIVE procreation, draweth nigh!  For those of you unfamiliar, that loosely translates in Photo Finish™ speak to – prepare yourselves, it’s almost time to breed some virtual horses!  When Photo Finish™ LIVE exited BETA in late April for a newfound fully launched world, we all collectively circled […]

On Tuesday, June 6, Third Time Games CEO and Founder Ian Cummings joined MJ Gaming’s weekly Photo Finish™ LIVE show ‘Across the Board,’ for an expansive two-hour chat. In the fourth episode of the PFL-driven series, MJ and Ian covered a variety of topics and delved deep into the community’s questions regarding everything from the […]

The Road to the Third Time Classic begins NOW!  The first of four scheduled Season 3 major racing series events, The Road to the Third Time Classic encompasses the week of June 5 to June 11. With many qualifier races already filling up, let’s get everyone up to speed and on the same page as […]

What’s Inside NEW LIR Syndicate Tools ‘Across the Board’ with MJ Gaming Third Time Thursdays with Mo Third Time Team Expands Season 3 Schedule LIR Syndicate Tools New community tools just dropped! LIR Syndicate and his team recently gave the Photo Finish™ community a sneak peek at some super-interesting PFL tools they’ve been working on, […]

Hello dear readers. I write this swelling with pride to convey that the inaugural season of Photo Finish™ LIVE is complete, and Season 3 has now arrived. Just another day in the Photo Finish universe this is not! Nearly 2 years of work on this platform, and another 6 on the sport of virtual horse […]

Half the fun of playing Photo Finish™ LIVE is the comradery formed between players as they work to discover what’s best for their stables. On a daily basis, both new and seasoned veterans of the game can be found in conversations in Discord discussing strategy and their recent experiences on the tracks. Every stable has […]

What’s Inside Season 2 Extended: May 29 new end date $CROWN Whitepaper $CROWN: Now listed on CoinGecko PressRow Pod: CEO and Founder Ian Cummings shares his professional journey WWYD: 11 Photo Finish™ players provide their #1 tips Third Time Thursday: Mo Knowz vs. Mo Does Not Know Season Extended The inaugural Photo Finish™ LIVE season […]

Embarking on a journey in the world of Photo Finish™ LIVE can be both exciting and challenging. To help newcomers avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions, we’ve compiled valuable advice from experienced players, specifically their answers to the question What is one thing you wish you knew the day you joined Photo Finish™? This […]

Third Time CEO and Founder Ian Cummings joined the Press Row Podcast and host Rich Grisham for a wide-ranging interview that included trading industry war stories, his journey from Creative Director at EA Sports to the founder of Third Time Games, experiences gathered from building in Web3, and, of course, Third Time’s partnership with Churchill Downs as well as Photo Finish™ LIVE becoming the Official Game of the Kentucky Derby.

Hello again to the lads and lasses of the Photo Finish™ LIVE game and ecosystem!  We’re back with a quick update. The TL;DR Our inaugural season (named Season 2, since the horses are 2 years old), is being extended ONE WEEK, ending at 10am ET on May 29, 2023 The minimum guaranteed stimulus of 1,000,000 […]

What’s Inside YSM Twitter Spaces: Inside Churchill Downs with CEO and Founder Ian Cummings. Derby Diary: In-Depth look back at Churchill Downs straight from the team. Mo Knowz TTT: Third Time Thursday with Community Manager Fib and friends Third Time in the News: Churchill looks to Photo Finish™ to help draw the next generation of […]

Hello, Photo Finish faithful! Ian Cummings here, Founder / CEO of Third Time Entertainment. Just now slowly recovering from easily the most stressful and busy few weeks of my entire life, so I thought it prudent to stop and reflect on some of the recent happenings and share a little of the behind the scenes […]

Beneath the shadows of the iconic Churchill Downs twin spires this past weekend sat the Photo Finish™ LIVE team soaking in a surreal experience as we played host to tens of thousands of horse racing fans in attendance to enjoy the 149th Kentucky Derby. To even be in attendance and lucky enough to post up […]

Welcome to Photo Finish™ LIVE!  We know that being a newcomer can be intimidating at times, so with that in mind, we’ve put together the ultimate Photo Finish™ LIVE Newcomer Tour Guide as a way to ensure all new players get pointed in the right direction on their journey from noobie-to-podium domination.  From the content […]

The countdown to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is in full swing, and Photo Finish™ LIVE, the Official Game of the Kentucky Derby, will be embedded steps from where all the action takes place. Third Time Games will be boots on the ground at Churchill Downs this weekend, rubbing elbows with an expected 150,000 […]

Claiming Races have arrived at Photo Finish™ LIVE!  The much-anticipated addition of America’s most popular style of horse race will make its debut on the Photo Finish™ platform this week, and with the addition comes some added strategy, excitement, and intrigue to the weekly race schedule. If you’re new to the world of horse racing, […]

$CROWN staking is now live! Photo Finish™ Live Launch Day brought with it many much-anticipated and talked about features, including the ability to stake in-game $CROWN tokens that may then be used to earn shares of ownership in racetracks. This exciting ownership aspect of the game means players themselves may now potentially yield a share […]

Real Money Racing: A Deep Dive Hello fellow virtual horse racing fans. We are proud to provide to you more in-depth details about the racing economy as live release is upon us.  First, let’s learn a little bit about how the economy of real life horse racing works – specifically “how do horse owners earn […]

Photo Finish™ LIVE Training Horses are here!  Both newcomers and veterans alike can now enjoy a free play Photo Finish™ gaming experience available to everyone, instantly, the moment you create a stable.   Training Horses now reside in every player’s stable – whether you’ve just created a new account, or have existing real horses –  and […]

Welcome to the Official Launch Day of Photo Finish™ LIVE!   It’s been a helluva journey from Mint Day to Launch Day, but we’re just getting started carrying out Third Time Games’ mission to deliver the greatest horse racing game the world has ever seen. Let’s set the stage and cover a little bit of what […]

Coming Soon: Live Launch Bye, Bye, Beta. On Monday, we do it LIVE.  Pick out your best outfit, redeem those Generation Zero tickets, and stake those adorable PFPs — Official Photo Finish™ LIVE Launch Day is this Monday, April 24.  Expect an avalanche of content in the coming days that primes your stable for success […]

The second-to-last Crown Prep Sprint Series and Third Time Derby to take place before Photo Finish™ LIVE’s full launch on April 24 featured yet another Saturday of high-stakes races, all starring the best racehorses PFL Beta has to offer. In total, over $3,000 in purse prizes were awarded in the seven biggest races to burst […]

What’s Inside Third Time Games x Churchill Downs Twitter Spaces: CEO and Founder Ian Cummings recaps the huge news Media Coverage: Third Time Games on NBC Louisville Third Time Thursday: Special Guest Brooks Holton, Sports Journalist, Courier-Journal Crown Prep Registration: NOW OPEN! Live Launch Day: April 24 Third Times Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Churchill Downs […]

Third Time Games is thrilled to announce that Photo Finish™ LIVE has inked a multi-year partnership deal with Churchill Downs, becoming the official game of the Kentucky Derby!  As part of this game-changing partnership, Third Time Games will collaborate with Churchill Downs on media outreach and targeted user acquisition campaigns to ensure that the world’s […]

If horses are the face of Photo Finish™ LIVE, and $DERBY is the blood, the math behind the outcome is the heartbeat pumping the system and keeping everything healthy. The schedule is the lungs, the servers are the pancreas…eh sorry, let’s not get carried away. Over the span of three massive Betas, we’ve had time […]

This past Saturday night on the Photo Finish™ LIVE racetracks was another one for the ages, as over $3,000 in purse prizes were awarded to those stables that stood on the podiums after the big races. If you can’t feel the momentum growing, you might want to get your pulse checked. If possible, definitely before […]

Welcome to Photo Finish™ LIVE Before we jump into the Weekender, the entire Third Time Games team would like to take a moment to welcome each and every new player to Photo Finish™ LIVE. Over the past week, we’ve noticed quite a few new players both joining the conversation in our Discord channel and competing […]

When the dust settles, this April will be forever known as the month when everything changed at Photo Finish™ LIVE. Between news that PFL will be featured during NBC’s telecast of this year’s Kentucky Derby, the end-of-the-month live launch, and some even bigger news dropping any day now, you’d be hard-pressed to find a month […]

What’s Inside PFL x NBC = Kentucky Derby Special Third Time Thursday Crown Prep: Registration NOW OPEN Third Time Derby: Big Race Set NBC to Feature PFL 3D Simulation of the Kentucky Derby  Weeerrrrr’e baaaaaaack.  Third Time Games dropped massive news this week, confirming NBC will feature a Photo Finish™ LIVE powered 3D simulation during […]

Third Time Games is proud to announce the gaming development company and creators of the virtual horse racing platform Photo Finish™ LIVE have officially agreed to provide NBC Sports Group with a 3D simulation of the May 6 149th Kentucky Derby set to be featured as part of its live coverage of this year’s historic […]

This past weekend of big races at Photo Finish™ LIVE reminds us of the wise words a man Ron Burgundy once said  – “Boy, that escalated quickly.” A combined 234,500 $DERBY and a total of nearly $3,000 USD were on the line in Saturday night’s Third Time Derby and Crown Prep races alone, a pretty […]

Beta v3 Simulation ‘Outage’ / Mar 26 2023 An update on our findings and the actions we’ve taken.    Dear Players and Community Members, We experienced an issue after the season 2 rollover (Midnight UTC of March 26), which resulted in nine races getting ‘stuck’ in a state of not processing while still holding the […]

What’s Inside $CROWN Staking: Now LIVE! Third Time Thursday: Doofy Army comes to PFL Third Time Derby: Ready to roll Crown Prep Registration: NOW OPEN $CROWN Staking: NOW LIVE This past week, the moment you’ve all been waiting for finally arrived  – $CROWN staking is now live, and so too is the dream of owning […]

What’s Inside $CROWN Staking: LIVE this week! Third Time Derby Champ: Big Balls! Crown Prep Winners: Recap all the champions Let’s dive into what was a busy (and newsy) weekend of Photo Finish™ LIVE! $CROWN Staking: Live THIS WEEK What better way to kick off a Crown Prep Weekly than to remind everyone of this […]

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Anyone familiar with Photo Finish LIVE’s beta to impending live launch journey recognizes the role DeStables — the PFL racing syndicate representing the @DeGodsNFT  community — has played in its rapid trajectory. In a sea filled with projects and teams attempting to navigate the choppy waters of the Web3 space, DeGods has become a lighthouse […]

Big race Saturdays at Photo Finish™ LIVE have always been appointment viewing, but as real money purse sizes steadily increase and the performances on the racetracks become that much more meaningful, taking a look back each Monday morning once the dust has settled is even more of a necessity. This past Saturday, PFL celebrated a […]

What’s Inside PFL Trailer: Own Your Piece of History Third Time Thursday Recap PFL Twitter Spaces Crown Prep Schedule Onboarding Part 2: Meet the Horses Photo Finish™ LIVE Trailer Drops It’s coming. What’s coming? We’ll be able to share the full details soon, but for now, we’re just getting the juices flowing and putting the […]

In Part 1 of our Welcome to Photo Finish™ LIVE Onboarding series we covered the basics of what PFL is all about, who the team is comprised of, and what to expect when starting your virtual racehorse dynasty from scratch. In Part 2, we’re talking about what’s obviously the most important aspect of a horse […]

Introducing: Dev Talk  If there is one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that more communication is a good thing. The entire idea behind Beta testing is gathering feedback from users, getting it to the dev team, and waiting to see what they come up with.  But why wait and wonder? Why not get a […]

Welcome to the first edition of Dev Talk – the blog series that takes Photo Finish™ LIVE players inside the mind of the games’ developers. In this edition, Principal Developer Christopher Vance discussed many of the changes he and the team engineered and tuned for Beta 3 and the thinking behind them. By Christopher Vance […]

What’s Inside Real Money Beta 3  Third Time Thursday Third Time Derby GOES ON Crown Prep Registration Guide Beta 3 is LIVE!  Annnnd, we’re off!  Real money-only Beta 3 burst out the gates this past Thursday, giving the community a taste test of bits and pieces of what a full live launch will look like.  […]

Today, Third Time Games unveils the final evolution of Photo Finish™ LIVE beta testing – Beta 3.  A final precursor to a full live launch, Beta 3 not only ups the ante on the racetracks but comes with development changes born from suggestions and feedback received from our community during the first two rounds of […]

Whether it be popular mainstream video games or those based on emerging web3 technologies such as Photo Finish™ LIVE,  a strong band of content creators are vital in helping entertain and inform fellow players, while at the same time encouraging new people to join the fun.  For PFL, Mo and Vault’s ‘Night at the Races’ […]

The jockeys have been given a good 48 hours to enjoy the Jockey Club and the PFL racehorses have plenty of apples to hold them over while the grounds crew preps the field for a historic week. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome Beta 3 week. We’ve got lots to cover after another exciting weekend of season-ending […]

What’s Inside Third Time Thursdays Crown Prep Sprint Series Registration Third Time Derby Leaderboard check-in FUD Guru Wagering Wednesday’s  The MVP Society: Mint 2/28 Third Time Thursdays This past week, Community Manager Fib and CEO and Founder Ian Cummings ran it back for another episode of Third Time Thursdays. The dynamic duo was joined by […]

Welcome to Photo Finish™ LIVE! If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve stumbled upon PFL and are interested in learning more. If that’s you, well, you’ve come to the right place! Inside Part 1 of our Welcome to PFL onboarding series you’ll find what we hope is an easy-to-understand introduction to both the game and […]

In PFL terms, the calm because the storm is one last weekend of Beta 2 racing before things transition to real money-only Beta 3. Thanks to our incredible community, the calm wasn’t actually calm at all, and in fact, featured one of the closest 20-horse Third Time Derby races ever, and a Crown Prep Sprint […]

What’s Inside Real Money ONLY Beta 3: Preparing for Launch  Third Time Thursdays: Mo on the Calls! Twitter Spaces: CEO and Founder Ian Cummings  Third Time Derby Leaderboard Crown Prep Registration  Coming Soon: Real Money ONLY Beta 3 Yup – it’s happening. You asked, and we listened – real money-only Beta 3 will soon replace […]

The entire sports world was buzzing this weekend about one massive event, and you can be sure the talking heads will be talking about the finish all day today. The real question is what they’ll be talking about after they cover the Third Time Derby. We’re joking, of course. We know they’ll move on to […]

TGIF, Jockeys! The Photo Finish™ LIVE content machine has been turned up to burrrrrrr speed with the platform news coming in hot and heavy as of late. As we do each Friday, let’s dive into your PFL workweek happenings so we can turn the page and focus on another exciting weekend of virtual horse racing. […]