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Budget slashes compulsive gambling funds as it helps dog tracks Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 7:44PMAs Florida legislators prepare to pass bills to let greyhound tracks stop racing dogs and start installing slot-machines look alikes, they also slashed $1 million from compulsive gambling prevention in their budget. The $68 billion budget includes $400,000 sought by the gambling industry to fund a study on the impact of bringing Las Vegas casino resorts to Florida. “It is the wrong message to ...
Compulsive gambling programs slashed in budget Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 7:37PMLegislators cut compulsive gambling funds in half as they study bringing casinos to Florida.
Dog racing's winning bet Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 7:30PMYou might think that anything that helps the greyhound racing industry in Florida would be opposed by animal welfare activists who disapprove of the sport.But politics makes strange bedfellows. Legislation racing toward the finish line of the lawmakers' regular session in Tallahassee this...
Leuschner: ‘I’ve always loved dog racing’ Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 12:34AMTwo men instrumental in the success of racing greyhounds were saluted by their peers during Wednesday’s National Greyhound Association banquet at the Elks Club.
Controversial sport is in a steep decline Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 2:02AMLOS ANGELES -- For years, fans of greyhound races have faced off against animal welfare activists who say the dogs are kept muzzled in small cages, fed inferior food, injected with steroids and frequently injured at the track.
Greyhound racing in decline as fans, opponents face off over animal conditions Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 5:43PMLOS ANGELES, Calif. - For years, fans of greyhound races have faced off against animal welfare activists who say the dogs are kept muzzled in small cages, fed inferior food, injected with steroids and frequently injured at the track.
Bill To Scratch All Racing Dogs Rounds Final Turn Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:51PMAnimal lovers who want to see an end to dog racing in Florida are a step closer to the goal with passage Tuesday in the House Finance and Tax Committee of a bill that would let dog tracks keep poker rooms, but not have to run the dogs.
Triple dead heat is talk of the tracks Saturday, January 22, 2011 @ 9:42AMThe Norfolk trainer of a greyhound involved in a triple dead-heat said, as he waited for the result, he was convinced his dog had been beaten.
Watton greyhound’s triple dead heat is talk of the tracks Saturday, January 22, 2011 @ 7:02AMThe Watton trainer of a greyhound involved in an un-heard of triple dead heat said he had been convinced his dog had been pipped to the post.
Women passionate about helping rescue greyhounds Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 9:23AMKathy Conrad of Huber Heights will always remember how devastated she was to hear the news that her beloved dog died suddenly nine days before she was to come home from being deployed with the Air Force as a nurse. The dog died in her daughter Nicole’s arms.“There wasn’t really an explanation for it,” Conrad said. “
Dog-racing foes want poker in spotlight at greyhound parks Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:23AMAn anti-greyhound dog racing organization says it's time for Florida to change regulations that force many gambling facilities to offer pari-mutuel operations such as dog racing in order to have poker rooms.
Greyhound racing: Going to the dogs is a way of life for Mabel and Joe Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 3:30AMIt has been a dog’s life for Joe and Mabel Blair. And the Larne husband and wife, who are approaching 50 years involvement in greyhound racing, would not have it any other way. Related Stories World Cricket League: Hall anxious for good news from Challenge Cup World Cricket League: Ireland in mood to rule World Rowing: Brock broken by Queen’s royal show Tour de France: Lance Armstrong in final ...
Greyhound racing: Going to the dogs is a way of life for Mabel and Joe Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 3:21AMIt has been a dog’s life for Joe and Mabel Blair. And the Larne husband and wife, who are approaching 50 years involvement in greyhound racing, would not have it any other way. Related Stories World Cricket League: Ireland in mood to rule World Rowing: Brock broken by Queen’s royal show Tour de France: Lance Armstrong in final fling Bowls: Kelly and Hughes grasp Pairs title
Greyhound at the Birmingham Race Course tested positive for cocaine Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 6:15AMDrug used in Florida, Massachusetts, overseas in attempt to fix races.
Retired greyhounds get a chance at being adopted Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 11:30AMAssociated Press - April 27, 2010 12:24 PM ET MIAMI (AP) - A vanload of caged greyhounds anywhere near Pembroke Road and Dixie Highway usually has a predictable destination: Hallandale's Mardis...
'40-mph couch potatoes': Retiring Florida greyhounds head north to prepare for new life Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 9:10AM'40-mph couch potatoes': Retiring Florida greyhounds head north to prepare for new life
Florida greyhounds en route to new homes -- in Pennsylvania Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 9:44PMA vanload of caged greyhounds anywhere near Pembroke Road and Dixie Highway usually has a predictable destination: Hallandale Beach's Mardi Gras Racetrack and Gaming Center.
Greyhounds on their way from Broward to Philly retirement Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 8:01PMA vanload of caged greyhounds anywhere near Pembroke Road and Dixie Highway usually has a predictable destination: Hallandale's Mardis Gras Racetrack and Gaming Center.
Garage sale will benefit Greyhound adoptions in Springfield MO Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 2:09PMThe sale is Friday and Saturday.
Greyhound legislation called 'height of absurdity' Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 5:31AMStaff Writer The president of a Bucks County greyhound adoption organization called the 2004 law banning dog racing in Pennsylvania — championed by state Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, R-12th District — unnecessary.
Offer could end greyhound racing Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:55PMHarrah's Entertainment Inc. is offering to pay Iowa $7 million a year to stop subsidizing purses at the state's greyhound tracks -- in effect ending the racing but not the money.
Michael Green Share Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:09AMYOUR correspondent, 'Name and address supplied,' should really check his/her facts and, perhaps, read the letter from Coun Foster more carefully - Observer Letters, February 18.
PHOTOS/POLL Protesters rally at Bonita Springs track against inhumane treatment of greyhounds Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 1:14PMA group of about 20 greyhound advocates gathered today at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs for a rally against inhumane treatment of greyhounds. The protest was arranged by the GREY2K USA animal protection activist group at the track at 10601 Bonita Beach Road.
PHOTOS/POLL Protesters rally at Bonita Springs track against inhumane treatment of greyhounds Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 1:04PMBONITA SPRINGS —A group of 20 greyhound advocates gathered today at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs for a rally against inhumane treatment of greyhounds.The protest was arranged by the GREY2K USA animal protection activist group at the track at 10601 Bonita Beach Road.The group gathered around 2 p.m. and plans to be there until around 4 p.m. Protesters carried signs such ...
Greyhound advocates rally at Bonita Springs Track Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 9:32AMGrassroots animal protection activists are set to rally outside the Greyhound Track on Bonita Beach Road calling for an end to racing.
Greyhound Connection seeks homes for retired racetrack dogs Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 11:18PMMILAN They call them the "Dairyland Nine," bringing to mind perhaps a polka band or a mob of gangsters.
Running for Home Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 1:48AMSelena, a white and fawn-colored greyhound, lifts her pointed nose expectantly as a visitor enters the nonprofit adoption kennel run by Nancy Barbour and Mary Percy. Her tail wags contentedly as she waits to satisfy her curiosity.
Spitz: Job options for 'laid-off' greyhounds Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMCharm got laid off last month and moved to Sutton. Lucky's doing time in a Rhode Island prison.
In search of good homes Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 4:08AMKhan, a 6-year-old greyhound, seemed to smile as he cavorted about, his short furry coat nearly as pale as the snow that covered Jay Jessognes fenced-in backyard outside his home in New Holstein.
Bay State moving closer to expanded gambling Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 6:38PMMassachusetts is moving incrementally toward expanded gambling. The House approved a bill Tuesday extending simulcasting at the state's two dog racing tracks until July 31. It had been slated to end Dec. 31. The measure was sent to the Senate. The Wonderland Greyhound Park has already ceased live racing after voters approved an anti-dog racing ballot question last year.
Bucking a Trend, State Keeps Dog Racing Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 10:08PMGreyhound tracks are folding across the country, but in Rhode Island, lawmakers are betting on the dogs to save jobs.
RI fights to keep greyhound racing Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 6:51PMGreyhound tracks are folding across the country.
R.I. fights to keep dog racing Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 6:31PMLINCOLN, R.I. - Greyhound tracks are folding across the country, but in cash-strapped Rhode Island - where the unemployment rate is among the nations worst - lawmakers are betting on the dogs to save jobs.Rhode Island legislators are fighting to expand gre...
RI fights to keep greyhound racing Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 1:02PMGreyhound tracks are folding around the country, but Rhode Island lawmakers are fighting to buck that trend.