Greyhound Races Face Extinction at the Hands of Casinos They Fostered – New York Times

New York Times Greyhound Races Face Extinction at the Hands of Casinos They FosteredNew York TimesOver the years, the tracks, which were there first, won permission from states to add slot machines and poker tables under the condition that a chunk of the profits go to the dog races — essentially subsidizing one form of [...]

Gun dog training of champions at Water and Wings in Zionsville – Allentown Morning Call

Gun dog training of champions at Water and Wings in ZionsvilleAllentown Morning CallAnd Snyder wasn't just singing "Dixie," or "You Ain't Nothin' But A Hound Dog." Instead, he yelped out soothing tones or pitched, cadence-different yelps to tell Hooch when he was doing something good or to get him back on track. and more »

State’s largest poker room to open this week in Jacksonville – Florida Times-Union

Florida Times-Union State's largest poker room to open this week in JacksonvilleFlorida Times-UnionBy Roger Bull The state's largest poker room opens Thursday in Jacksonville, moving gambling away from the dog track and putting it right in the middle of the Regency area. BestBet Jacksonville will have 70 poker tables along with facilities to watch … [...]

Palm Beach Kennel Club sets record for biggest poker tournament in the state – Palm Beach Post

Palm Beach Kennel Club sets record for biggest poker tournament in the statePalm Beach PostBy Nick Sortal A dog track has set a record for the biggest poker tournament in the state – but only after police were called in to restore order. The Palm Beach Kennel Club attracted 2607 entrants to a tournament over [...]

Is Florida the No. 1 state for greyhound racing? – PolitiFact

Is Florida the No. 1 state for greyhound racing?PolitiFactDana Young, R-Tampa, were garnering support for their proposal to allow dog tracks to stop racing dogs but keep their card rooms and slot machines. People don't flock to these tracks for the greyhounds anymore, they said. "It's a new Florida, … and more »

So. Fla. racinos and casinos trying to draw natives and snowbirds – GamingTodaySlotsToday

So. Fla. racinos and casinos trying to draw natives and snowbirdsGamingTodaySlotsTodayPalm Beach Kennel Club, the venerable Rooney family-owned downtown dog track, is a natural for the next big racino conversion. Only problem is the State's constitution just permits racinos in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

Palm Beach Kennel Club sets record for biggest poker tournament in the state – Sun-Sentinel

Palm Beach Kennel Club sets record for biggest poker tournament in the stateSun-SentinelBy Nick Sortal Sun Sentinel A dog track has set a record for the biggest poker tournament in the state — but only after police were called in to restore order. The Palm Beach Kennel Club attracted 2607 entrants to a tournament over [...]

Stevenson: Slot machine referendum too soon – Historic City News

Stevenson: Slot machine referendum too soonHistoric City News“What we have evolved to on Race Track Road is not a dog track,” Stevenson said. “Patrons go there, not to watch greyhounds chase an imitation rabbit around a 550-yard track, but to play poker and bet on races that are held elsewhere and piped in via …Gambling [...]

Legislators reject attempt to clarify regulation of slot machines – MiamiHerald.com (blog)

Legislators reject attempt to clarify regulation of slot machinesMiamiHerald.com (blog)And a bill to revoke the requirement that dog tracks with poker rooms no longer have to race dogs was broadened to include a provision that allows counties to ask voters for permission to operate slot machines at local horse and dog tracks. and more »

Bill would reduce or eliminate greyhound races – NBC2 News

Bill would reduce or eliminate greyhound racesNBC2 NewsThe new bill would allow racetracks to run the races based on demand instead of state mandate, but some worry it will kill the industry altogether. The deck is stacked and the dogs are ready, but soon greyhound racing and poker at the Naples-Fort Myers … and more »

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