Gov. Signs Bill to End Greyhound Racing at Twin River

Gov. Signs Bill to End Greyhound Racing at Twin River

Gov. Don Carcieri signed a law today repealing the requirement that Twin River have greyhound racing.

“Greyhound racing was a money loser for Twin River and the state,” Carcieri said in a statement. “Relieving the facility from the statutorily required greyhound races is a critical element to bring Twin River out of bankruptcy and put the facility back on sound financial footing.”

Amy Kempe, a spokeswoman for the governor, said the repeal did not pave the way for expanding gaming or the establishment of a casino at Twin River. “It has no such implications,” she told GoLocalProv.

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