QuoteThese are changing times for the parimutuel industry and also for the Jacksonville Kennel Club.
The venerable greyhound racing track, which first opened its doors in 1935, is now closed. Jacksonville Greyhound Racing officials said they're considering their options on the McDuff Avenue facility, which still houses the greyhounds that run at the Orange Park Kennel Club.
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/other_sports/2009-07-30/story/jacksonville_kennel_club_shuts_doors
Should have moved it years ago.
Why did it never open a poker room like the Orange park and St Johns County one did? Seems like they put themselves out of business really not updating to the times.
This is one of the most disgusting industries out there. Good riddance. I can only hope that the other dog tracks suffer the same demise. The abuse that these dogs endure is simply an abomination.
Riverside Planner, how do you feel about people who are abused?
Quote from: riverside planner on July 31, 2009, 11:10:57 AM
This is one of the most disgusting industries out there. Good riddance. I can only hope that the other dog tracks suffer the same demise. The abuse that these dogs endure is simply an abomination.
You are absolutely right! It's not quite up to Michael Vick standards, but very close. A huge number of greyhounds are killed every year when they simply don't run fast enough. Go roll dice or something innocent, don't support the abuse of these beautiful animals.
Quote from: gmpalmer on July 31, 2009, 11:18:06 AM
Riverside Planner, how do you feel about people who are abused?
Are you really asking the question or just implying that because he/she cares about the dogs that there is no concerned for abused people? It is not a one or the other situation.
Abuse is horrible regardless of who or what is being abused.
I second CrysG statement..no abuse should be acceptable. human or animal.
abusive gaming from cricket fight to gladiator fight is an exhibition of very ugly side of human race. This is why i limit my abusive money wasting on black jack, poker and computer games ;)
Quote from: gmpalmer on July 31, 2009, 11:18:06 AM
Riverside Planner, how do you feel about people who are abused?
This question is ridiculous. Abuse of both animals and people are unacceptable. With regard to the greyhounds, I have friends who have fostered and adopted numerous retired greyhounds and the emotional scars these dogs carried were heartbreaking.
Quote from: Dapperdan on July 31, 2009, 11:07:59 AM
Why did it never open a poker room like the Orange park and St Johns County one did? Seems like they put themselves out of business really not updating to the times.
Probably location.
They still have to maintain the kennels at that location because there isn't room in OP. The TU article said they are exploring possible reuse of the facility. Anyone have ideas as to what it could be?
The TU just reported that the building was donated to a local non-profit....
Continue to have poker and other gambling items in the old kennel club instead of closing it down for good. Horse racing, football, and other gaming can also be added. I guess slot machines are out of the question but if Jax will tolerate them, put them there as well. Open up a greyhound racing facility downtown, boy, that would be a big draw (or would it?).
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Quote from: urbanlibertarian on July 31, 2009, 04:58:07 PM
They still have to maintain the kennels at that location because there isn't room in OP. The TU article said they are exploring possible reuse of the facility. Anyone have ideas as to what it could be?
It will be the home of the new KIPP school; a charter school for at risk youth started by two Teach for America alumni. The school will start with 5th grade and expand with one new grade each year.
These schools are opening all over the country and have had great success.
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-07-31/story/jacksonville_kennel_club_donated_to_kipp_charter_school
This brings up a good question... why is this type of gambling ok, but a casino has to float out to international waters? At least casinos do not typically abuse animals.