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Lawmakers, animal‑welfare groups press to end Oregon’s licensing of remote greyhound wagering
Summary
Supporters argued HB 3020 would stop Oregon hubs from licensing wagering on greyhound races run overseas and curb animal harm; industry witnesses warned of economic losses and urged a phased transition to protect horse‑racing programs and off‑track betting venues.
Representative David Gomberg told the committee the bill’s goal is to stop Oregon hubs from permitting wagers on greyhound races that take place outside the state and where welfare and oversight standards may be weaker. “We are licensing Greyhound races that take place in Australia, in The Middle East, in Mexico,” Gomberg said, adding that the commission’s data show a high number of dog injuries and fatalities in tracks that supply races to the hubs.
Connie Wynne, executive director of the Oregon Racing Commission, said the commission and the governor support HB 3020 and that the immediate fiscal exposure to the commission is modest in isolation but must be seen with other recent losses. Wynne told the committee the racing commission receives roughly $25,495 a year from…
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