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Staff ReportsMarch 12, 2015

A Mason-Dixon poll publicized by the Florida Greyhound Association finds that nearly seven out of 10 Floridians are opposed to turning increasingly out-of-fashion dog racing tracks into casinos — at least without a referendum. “Floridians are sending a loud message to the Legislature: Don’t turn greyhound tracks into casinos on your own,” said Jim Blanchard, president […]

Guest AuthorAugust 4, 2014

Over the past two years there has been a concerted effort to expand gambling at greyhound racetracks in Florida. This effort has been promoted with a misinformation campaign that would make any Minister of Propaganda proud. Rather than openly push for the expansion of gambling, many of those behind this effort have pushed for the […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 4, 2014

Greyhound racing has a rich history in Florida. The first greyhound racetrack opened in Florida more than 100 years ago. Our state quickly became the nation’s unofficial capital of the sport. Greyhound racing became one of the most popular spectator sports in America. While some of Florida’s smaller tracks have closed in recent years, greyhound […]

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