BREAKING NEWS!

House Bill 8217 (Serpa, Fellela, Potter and O'Brien) and Senate Bill 3048 (McKenney) have been filed to outlaw simulcast wagering on dogs in Rhode Island. Read our fact sheet and if you live in the state take action now!

Volunteers rally for the end of greyhound racing in Rhode Island in 2009
Volunteers rally for the end of greyhound racing in Rhode Island in 2009. (GREY2K USA Worldwide)

Rhode Island's only dog track, Lincoln Park, is closed and greyhound racing is illegal in the state.

Under the weight of $10 million in annual subsidy payments to greyhound breeders, Lincoln Park suspended live racing on August 8, 2009.1 Working with GREY2K USA and RI Defenders of Animals, the track then supported HB 8070, a bill to prohibit the activity altogether. On May 14, 2010, Governor Don Carcieri signed a prohibition into law.

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Rhode Island News



States Newsroom - Betting on dog racing may finally run its course in Rhode Island

AP - Greyhound racing in New England ends with RI bill

Providence Journal - Lawmakers’ plan to cut R.I. deficit emerges

Providence Journal - Group steps up effort to end dog racing at Twin River

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Urgent: Stop over $5 million in cruel greyhound gambling in Rhode Island

URGENT: Budget Vote Tomorrow. Ask Lawmakers to Vote YES to End Dog Racing!

Governor Carcieri Seeks End to Dog Racing, E-mails Needed

Act Now to Help End Greyhound Racing in Rhode Island!

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  1. Paul Grimaldi, “Update: Twin River, dog owners reach deal to end fees,” Providence Journal, October 23, 2009. ; Steve Friess, “A Casino’s Plan to Open 24 Hours a Day Draws Ire,” The New York Times, June 27, 2009, nytimes.com (accessed February 14, 2014).

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