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  2. Greyhound racing in the United States - Wikipedia

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    A race taking place in the United States. Start date. 29 May 1920 at Blue Star Amusement Park, Emeryville. Greyhound racing in the United States is a sport [1] and parimutuel gambling activity. The industry is regulated by state or local law and greyhound care is regulated by the American Greyhound Council (AGC) [2] and the National Greyhound ...

  3. Derby Lane Greyhound Track - Wikipedia

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    Derby Lane Greyhound Track is a racino located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. Originally named the St. Petersburg Kennel Club, it was the oldest continuously operating greyhound track in the country until the discontinuation of greyhound racing on December 27, 2020. However, it remains open for simulcasting and has a poker room.

  4. Mardi Gras Casino and Resort - Wikipedia

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    The facility was opened in 1985, as Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center, focusing specifically on greyhound racing. Slot machines were added in 2002. [1] After casino gambling was legalized in 2007, the track expanded its casino offerings in 2008, and the facility was renamed Tri-State Casino and Resort .

  5. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack - Wikipedia

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    1937. Race type. Greyhound. Official website. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack (formerly Wheeling Downs) is a greyhound racino located on Wheeling Island in the middle of the Ohio River, which is a part of the city of Wheeling, West Virginia. It is located just off the Wheeling Island exit of I-70, about two hours east of Columbus, Ohio.

  6. Greyhound racing - Wikipedia

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    Greyhound racing. Greyhound racing is an organized, competitive sport in which greyhounds are raced around a track. There are two forms of greyhound racing, track racing (normally around an oval track) and coursing; the latter is now banned in most countries. [1] Track racing uses an artificial lure (usually a form of windsock) [2] that travels ...

  7. Scurry Gold Cup - Wikipedia

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    The Scurry Gold Cup is an original classic greyhound racing competition currently run at Perry Barr Stadium. [1] [2] It was first run at Clapton Stadium from 1928 [3] until its closure in 1973. [4] The event moved to Slough Stadium in 1974 which consequently closed in 1986. [5] The third move resulted in Catford Stadium hosting the race from ...

  8. Classic (greyhounds) - Wikipedia

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    450 metres. Surface. Sand. Purse. £12,500 (winner) The Classic is a greyhound racing competition held at Sunderland Greyhound Stadium. [1] It was inaugurated in 2007 [2] and initially formed part of a festival of racing which also included the William Hill Grand Prix. In 2019 the Classic was renamed, dropping the sponsor's name William Hill.

  9. All England Cup - Wikipedia

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    Race information. Distance. 480 metres. Surface. Sand. Purse. £20,000 (winner) The All England Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually. It was inaugurated in 1938 at Brough Park later known as Newcastle [1] [2] and replaced the Northumberland Stakes as the primary event at the stadium.