Report on Greyhound Racing in Arizona (February ... - Grey2K USA
Report on Greyhound Racing in Arizona (February ... - Grey2K USA Report on Greyhound Racing in Arizona (February ... - Grey2K USA
SECTION 4.Greyhound Racing is a Dying IndustryGambling on greyhound racing has declined significantly over the past decadeSince 2001, gambling on live greyhound racing in Arizona has declined by 75%. 72 While this decline is partly dueto the closure of Phoenix Greyhound Park, Tucson Greyhound Park also experienced a significant drop in wageringduring this period. Between 2001 and 2010, gambling on live dog racing at the Tucson track declined by 34%. 73Dog track owner, lobbyist, greyhound trainer publicly state that greyhound racing is a dying industryVarious members of the dog racing industry have publicly acknowledged that greyhound racing is a dyingindustry. For example, in a 2011 news report Tucson Greyhound Park lobbyist Michael Racy stated that theenvironment for greyhound racing continues to deteriorate:“The competitive environment out there is amazingly difficult for this industryand continues to get more challenging.” 74Similarly, when Phoenix Greyhound Park announced its permanent closure in September 2009, greyhoundtrainer Clifton Gray indicated that he was not surprised by the news:“It’s not much of a shock. The writing’s been on the wall for a while.” 7572 Arizona Department of Racing, Annual
SECTION 4.Greyhound Racing is a Dying IndustryOne track owner has also acknowledged the decline of the industry. In a 2000 news report, Tucson GreyhoundPark owner Joseph Zappala referred to the track as “the worst investment we’ve ever made.” 76The state of Arizona is losing money on greyhound racingBecause regulatory costs exceed the amount generated in revenue, the state is now losing money on livegreyhound racing. According to a 2009 news report, the Department of Racing spends more than $3 millionper year regulating the racing industry, of which more than $2.6 million comes from the general fund. 77Arizona racetracks seek legislative approval for other forms of gamblingAs a result of the continuing decline in gambling on dog races, track owners have pushed for the legalization ofother forms of gambling at their facilities. In 2002, Arizona voters defeated a proposal to legalize slot machinesat racetracks by a 4-to-1 margin. 78 Despite this defeat, track owners have continued to seek legislativeapproval to offer slot machine gambling. 7976 Ibid.77 Tim Vanderpool, Tax Haven, Tucson Weekly, June 4, 2009.78 Tim Vanderpool, Risky Bet, Tucson Weekly, September 10, 2009.79 Ibid.Greyhound Racing in Arizona | February 2011 13
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SECTION 4.<strong>Greyhound</strong> <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong> is a Dy<strong>in</strong>g IndustryGambl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>on</strong> greyhound rac<strong>in</strong>g has decl<strong>in</strong>ed significantly over the past decadeS<strong>in</strong>ce 2001, gambl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>on</strong> live greyhound rac<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Ariz<strong>on</strong>a has decl<strong>in</strong>ed by 75%. 72 While this decl<strong>in</strong>e is partly dueto the closure of Phoenix <strong>Greyhound</strong> Park, Tucs<strong>on</strong> <strong>Greyhound</strong> Park also experienced a significant drop <strong>in</strong> wager<strong>in</strong>gdur<strong>in</strong>g this period. Between 2001 and 2010, gambl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>on</strong> live dog rac<strong>in</strong>g at the Tucs<strong>on</strong> track decl<strong>in</strong>ed by 34%. 73Dog track owner, lobbyist, greyhound tra<strong>in</strong>er publicly state that greyhound rac<strong>in</strong>g is a dy<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustryVarious members of the dog rac<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry have publicly acknowledged that greyhound rac<strong>in</strong>g is a dy<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>dustry. For example, <strong>in</strong> a 2011 news report Tucs<strong>on</strong> <strong>Greyhound</strong> Park lobbyist Michael Racy stated that theenvir<strong>on</strong>ment for greyhound rac<strong>in</strong>g c<strong>on</strong>t<strong>in</strong>ues to deteriorate:“The competitive envir<strong>on</strong>ment out there is amaz<strong>in</strong>gly difficult for this <strong>in</strong>dustryand c<strong>on</strong>t<strong>in</strong>ues to get more challeng<strong>in</strong>g.” 74Similarly, when Phoenix <strong>Greyhound</strong> Park announced its permanent closure <strong>in</strong> September 2009, greyhoundtra<strong>in</strong>er Clift<strong>on</strong> Gray <strong>in</strong>dicated that he was not surprised by the news:“It’s not much of a shock. The writ<strong>in</strong>g’s been <strong>on</strong> the wall for a while.” 7572 Ariz<strong>on</strong>a Department of <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong>, Annual <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> Fiscal Year 2005; Ariz<strong>on</strong>a Department of <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong>, Annual <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> Fiscal Year 2006;Ariz<strong>on</strong>a Department of <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong>, Annual <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> Fiscal Year 2007; Ariz<strong>on</strong>a Department of <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong>, Annual <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> Fiscal Year 2008;Ariz<strong>on</strong>a Department of <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong>, Annual <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> Fiscal Year 2009; Ariz<strong>on</strong>a Department of <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong>, Annual <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> Fiscal Year 2010.73 Ibid.74 Howard Fischer, Park wants dog-rac<strong>in</strong>g requirements relaxed, Capitol Media Services, January 30, 2011.75 Amy B Wang, Phoenix greyhound racetrack to shut down, Ariz<strong>on</strong>a Republic, September 26, 2009.<strong>Greyhound</strong> <strong>Rac<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ariz<strong>on</strong>a | <strong>February</strong> 2011 12
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