West Virginia is the last American state with operating dog tracks
BREAKING NEWS:
BREAKING NEWS!
New statewide survey shows that 65% of West Virginians want the Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island and dog tracks to close!
The fight to end American dog racing is making headlines nationwide!
Groundbreaking report shows dog racing has no net economic value to West Virginia. Read
The Economic Effects of Greyhound Racing in West Virginia now.
Greyhounds endure lives of confinement, spending long hours each day in stacked metal cages. Dogs suffer serious injuries, sometimes fatal, and commercial dog racing's history is replete with examples of documented drugging and mistreatment of greyhounds. With animal welfare concerns and declining interest contributing to track closures across the country, West Virginia is the last refuge for this cruel activity.
At present, there are two operational greyhound tracks in West Virginia: Wheeling Island Casino & Racetrack and the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in Cross Lanes.
Subsidies
Greyhound racing in West Virginia is subsidized with millions in state gambling revenues.
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Confinement
Greyhounds endure lives of confinement, kept in small cages for long hours each day.
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Deaths & Injuries
According to state records, greyhounds routinely suffer serious injuries in West Virginia.
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Drugs & Abuse
Since 2007 the state has issued more than 100 drug violations and investigated 19 cases of animal abuse or neglect.
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Greyhound racing in the news
WV News - Poll: 65% of West Virginians support phasing out greyhound racing, oppose state subsidies
New York Times - In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now.
Exponent Telegram - Is it time to end greyhound racing in West Virginia? (editorial)
Charleston Gazette-Mail - Michael J. Hicks: Greyhound racing is a drag on WV economy (Opinion)
The Intelligencer - Time for Real Leadership on State's Greyhound Issue
Newsnet5 - The Future of Greyhound Racing and Betting in the US Faces Uncertainty Following Farm Bill Approval
Gambling News - Greyhound Racing and Betting in the US Might Soon End After Farm Bill Passes
Casino.org - Greyhound Racing Nears End in US After Historic House Vote
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