The Centennial State banned live greyhound racing in 2014, but allowed simulcast betting to continue and fund a greyhound rescue program in addition to the Horse Breeders' and Owners' Awards and Supplemental Purse Fund. “We have allowed local gambling on foreign races through a process called simulcasting.”Ī portmanteau of 'simultaneous' and 'broadcast,' simulcasting allows individuals to watch and bet on events as they are televised elsewhere. “We outlawed live greyhound racing as a legislature nine years ago, however, we left a loophole in place that is unfortunately contributing to the suffering and deaths of dogs,” House majority leader Monica Duran, a Democrat from Jefferson and one of the bill’s sponsors, said. Simulcast betting additionally funds international racetracks in the United Kingdom and Mexico. The racetracks are largely supported by out-of-state gamblers. Both businesses are owned by Delaware North, a hospitality company out of Buffalo, New York. has only two active racetracks left, both in West Virginia. Live greyhound racing is banned in 42 states, including Colorado.
DENVER (CN) - A Colorado bill to outlaw gambling on simulcast greyhound races unanimously passed the House Finance Committee on Monday.
