Greyhound racing is about to become a thing of the past in Wales, and the British Gaming Council (BGC) is not at all happy about the situation. The UK-focused gambling industry advocacy group is suggesting that a ban on all Greyhound racing in the UK is being motivated by a desire to win votes rather…
In twenty months, the greyhound racing industry in New Zealand will be a thing of the past. Earlier this month, lawmakers in Wellington announced a plan that gives greyhound racing industry workers just 20 months to wrap up the industry's affairs, find homes for the dogs, and be gone forever. Though greyhound racing has existed…
Lawmakers in Connecticut are moving forward on a bill that would permanently ban all forms of greyhound racing in the state. Under the terms of HB 5174, greyhound racing operators would find no place in the state's gambling ecosystem, though some allowances have been carved out for off track betting (OTB) facilities, that broadcast dog…
California Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) is introducing a bill that would ban gambling on greyhound racing and the prohibit the sport, entirely. If passed into law, the Greyhound Protection Act would phase out the industry over the course of time. In order to achieve its goals, House Resolution 7826 would amend the Wire Act to…
When Florida residents took to the pools last fall they sent a very clear message to the greyhound racing business; we want you gone. The citizens expressed that sentiment with their overwhelming support of Amendment 13, a measure that would ban ban greyhound racing entirely in the Sunshine State. But banning an entire industry out…
