The oval track used a mechanical lure rather than live lures. Greyhound racing was introduced to America in the 20th century when, in 1919, Owen Patrick Smith and the Blue Star Amusement Company built the first greyhound racing track in Emeryville, California. At that time, it consisted of two greyhounds chasing a hare on a track. It wasn't until the 16th century that greyhound racing made its way to England. Greyhound racing dates as far back as the Egyptian civilization. The article ends with a potential new problem, despite the trend in banning the sport, which is: what will happen to all the displaced dogs? It then goes on to discuss the declining interest in dog racing and its causes and compares the nine states that still have dog racing laws enacted, detailing specific provisions from each state. This article begins with a brief history of dog racing laws in the United States.
