Greyhound Racing

Harrah's Sweetens Offer In Iowa

With a state struggling to balance its budget before legislature adjourns next week, Harrah's has reportedly sweetened its offer by saying it would Iowa $7 million annually for an unlimited period of ...

Rhode Island Greyhound Industry Shrinking?

It has been reported that the end of the greyhound racing at the Twin River Slot Parlor in Rhode Island may be just around the corner

Harrah's Offers Iowa $70 Million To Scrap Greyhound Racing

February 02, 2010

Citing a study that shows waning public interest and the expensive cost for casinos to "subsidize greyhound racing", reports indicate that casino giant Harrah's is willing to pay the state of Iowa $70...

Wisconsin's Last Greyhound Track To Close

November 14, 2009

Over the course of 20 years, Dairyland Greyhound Park Inc. in Kenosha, Wisconsin has raised $63.2 million in state revenue but persistent declining revenues in recent years have forced the last of Wis...

Animal Rights Activists Target New Hampshire

November 21, 2008

Earlier this month animal rights activists won a referendum to shut down greyhound racing in Massachusetts. Now the group is looking for a similar ban in New Hampshire with the support of the local r...

Dogs Before Humans In Massachusetts

November 07, 2008

On Tuesday, November 4, voters in Massachusetts approved the banning of sanctioned greyhound racing in the state, even though the decision will mean 1,000 dog track employees will soon lose their jobs...