Greyhound Racing, Unique to West Virginia, Banned in U.S. House Bill

Greyhound racing ban passes the House, moves onto the Senate

Washington D.C. (WTRF) - A new bill working its way through Congress is poised to ban greyhound racing nationwide. It's currently illegal in 44 states, but only available in West Virginia at two casinos, one of which is Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack. The Greyhound Protection Act, which is part of the larger Farm, Food [...]

Greyhound racing, unique to West Virginia, banned in U.S. House bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the highly anticipated Farm Bill on Thursday, and while the measure still needs approval in the Senate, the current version would ban a unique West Virginia practice: greyhound racing.

House passes bill banning greyhound racing nationwide

House lawmakers on Thursday voted to ban greyhound racing, a betting sport already prohibited in many states, thanks to pressure from animal rights organizations.