9 years after outlawing greyhound racing, Colorado bans simulcast betting on remote events

(CN) — It’s not just illegal to hold greyhound races in Colorado, after Governor Jared Polis signed a law on Friday outlawing simulcast betting on dog races being held elsewhere.

Live greyhound racing is banned in 42 states, including Colorado. The U.S. has only two active racetracks left, both are in West Virginia and owned by Delaware North, a hospitality company out of Buffalo, New York. The racetracks are largely supported by out-of-state gamblers.

Simulcast betting and online account wagering also funds international racetracks in the United Kingdom and Mexico which are not beholden to U.S. animal regulations.

“Today marks a victory for everyone in the state who cares about greyhounds, opposes dog racing, and wants to make sure that Colorado is not propping up in industry that was outlawed here long ago,” said Christine Dorchak, president of GREY2K USA.

Dorchak cofounded the Massachusetts-based organization in 2001 with the goal of shutting down racetracks. Now she continues to chase remnants of the industry.


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