The economic impact of greyhound racing is found in urban centers as well as rural communities. With tracks in 7 states and greyhound breeding farms in 26 states, thousands of people benefit from the economic activity that accompanies greyhound racing.
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Track Impacts
Today’s greyhound tracks employ more than 14,000 people with an annual payroll of over $194 million. In addition, tracks pay millions in taxes to federal, state and local governments, including:
- More than $40 million in pari-mutuel taxes
- Over $18 million in payroll taxes
- In excess of $12 million in corporate income tax
- Nearly $11 million in local property taxes
- Over $5 million in sales and use taxes
In addition, tracks spend more than $356 million annually on purchased goods and services, and pay out more than $100 million in purses.
Tracks are generous neighbors in their communities, giving more than $6 million to nearly 1,500 charities, including greyhound adoption groups as well as community health and service organizations.
Greyhound Farm Impacts
Family-run greyhound breeding farms are important contributors in the mostly rural communities where they are located. Greyhound farms represent an investment of over $150 million in land, buildings and equipment, and purchase goods and services worth approximately $96 million each year.