[Opinion] Strong Opinions About the Future of Greyhound Racing
The House passed the measure 224-200, and supporters say the ban could end racing at West Virginia’s two remaining tracks unless the Senate blocks it.
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Strong opinions about the future of greyhound racing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Farm Bill which recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives includes a measure which would be the end greyhound racing in West Virginia. The measure actually bans greyhound racing in the United States. However, the only place it still happens is at two racetracks in the Mountain State. The measure, if passed in the Senate, would bring racing to an end at Mardis Gras Casino in Cross Lanes and Wheeling Island Racetrac…
West Va. economy could be impacted by end of greyhound racing
WHEELING, W.Va. — A provision in the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 that passed the U.S. House last week would criminalize greyhound racing nationwide. That means the nation’s two remaining dog tracks — Wheeling Island Casino Hotel Racetrack and Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, both in neighboring West Virginia — could see greyhound racing come to an end unless the Senate intervenes. The House passed H.R. 7567 by a 224-200 vote. Both of…
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