In some great news for dog racing fans in Australia, Sports Information Service (SIS) have agreed a deal with Sportsbet for the Aussie provider to broadcast UK and Irish greyhound content. Sportsbet will now show a total of 53 meetings per week from a number of different British tracks. While online gambling sa is a popular pastime in Australia, the wealth of greyhound racing content now available is sure to bring more attention to the sport. The tracks to feature as a part of this new deal will … [Read more...]
Greyhound Racing Around the World
The sport of greyhound racing is believed to have begun with an attempt at coursing in Wales in the year 1876. However, it was American Owen Patrick Smith who was the first to successfully develop a mechanical hare, and open the first professional dog-racing track with stands in Emeryville California in 1919. It wasn't until 1926 that Britain adopted a similar setup thanks to another American Charles Munn, alongside his partner Major Lyne-Dixson. As can be the case when attempting to get a new … [Read more...]