The final race in the state will take place at Palm Beach Kennel Club on New Year's Eve at 11:59 p.m., the very last minute allowed by law. In November 2018, Floridians voted overwhelmingly to pass Amendment 13, which would ban greyhound racing in the state by the end of 2020. 23 дек. 2020 г.
Is greyhound racing still legal in Florida?
As of Jan. 1, it is illegal in Florida to bet on any races involving live greyhounds or other dogs. Nearly 70% of Florida voters approved the ban, known as Amendment 13, in 2018.
How many greyhound tracks are still open in Florida?
Today, just 19 U.S. dog tracks remain active. But Florida is an outlier. The state is home to 12 of those greyhound tracks, which keep hosting races even as crowds and profits dwindle.
What states still have greyhound racing?
Today, the only states that still allow greyhound racing and have active tracks are Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Texas and West Virginia. There are four states that do not have active racetracks, but still have laws legalizing greyhound racing. Those states are Wisconsin, Connecticut, Kansas, and Oregon.
Will greyhound racing come back to Florida?
Greyhound racing is all but dead as Florida prepares for its final races. With a historic law we helped pass that bans greyhound racing in Florida about to take effect at the beginning of 2021, the last three remaining racetracks in the state have announced the dates for their final races in December.
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