What trends are impacting the decline in Greyhound Race betting?

Question

Some circles claim that Greyhound Race betting is on a staedy decline. I would like to know, what are the reasons for this decline in Greyhound Race betting?

Answer 1

Although the business of "gaming" continues to grow at a strong rate, attendance at greyhound tracks is falling dramatically. In general, the industry is failing to attract younger patrons. The public seems more attracted to new forms of gaming and is increasingly knowledgeable about the killing and abuse that goes on behind the scenes in dog racing. Many tracks are continually begging for tax relief and other state concessions to keep afloat.  Numerous dog tracks owners are also looking to make their facilities "mini-casinos" by adding slot machines and other forms of gaming, but, many state legislators have shown a reluctance to open the hh gambling floodgates to save what appears to be a dying industry.   Gambling experts expect more tracks to close and increased emphasis on simulcasting and off-track betting.