Beginning on January 1, 2021, Amendment 13 would prohibit pari-mutuel (a type of betting pool) operations from racing greyhounds or any other dogs for wagering. The measure would also prohibit persons in the state from wagering on the outcome of live dog races occurring in the state. Amendment 13 would authorize the Florida State Legislature to specify civil or criminal penalties for violating the constitutional amendment. What are the financial risks ending dog risk?  What will happen to all of the dogs? How many jobs would be impacted? We take a look at the pros and the cons of the amendment.

Amendment 13 full text

Guests:

  • Mayor Ben Paris, Longwood
  • Kate MacFall, Co-Chair, Yes on 13
  • Sonia Stratemann, Vice-Chair, Yes on 13
  • Paul Hawkes, Florida Greyhound Association