Ebro News

The owner of Ebro Greyhound Park won the support of Washington County voters for the addition of slot machines at the pari-mutuel wagering facility, but now they must receive approval from the state, and it likely will be a tougher sell.

For the first time a majority of voters here in the panhandle have approved what most consider a form of casino gambling.

Tuesday's slot machine votes in Gadsden and Washington County may be the best chance gambling supporters have ever had here in the panhandle.

In has come to my attention that there is a document being distributed recently that attaches my name, as well as the name of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, to a statement concerning the link in crime rates to the Ebro Greyhound Park.

When they go to the polls Tuesday, Washington County voters will be asked to decide if they support allowing slot machines at Ebro Greyhound Park, but those on both sides say the decision will mean more than the addition of electronic machines.

A conceptual rendering of how Ebro Greyhound Park would look if an entertainment complex were established.

Ebro Greyhound Park has delivered a letter of intent to Washington County Schools, promising the schools a share of revenue should voters approve slot machines at the park.

While travelling Ireland's Ring of Kerry last year, I met a man who was walking a stunning greyhound and we struck up a conversation.

The owners of Ebro Greyhound Park are stepping up their campaign to add slot machines.

Chipley - Opponents to expanded gambling at Ebro Greyhound Park tried to rally support Thursday against a public referendum coming up in less than two weeks.

Example: The Jan. 12 Squall, "I want a casino job and I want it now." Slots at Ebro are not a casino.