Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law banning greyhound racing and prohibiting simulcast betting on dog races. Southland, the state's remaining simulcast venue, has until 2028 to end the activity under the law.
The law gives Southland a deadline to stop simulcast dog-race betting in Arkansas.
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Pragmatic Play said it will stop offering bingo and sportsbook products after a transition period, and will also phase out virtual sports over the coming months. The company said it will support partners moving to alternative platforms; bet365, which uses Pragmatic Play for bingo in the Netherlands, declined to comment.
The Senedd has approved a prohibition on greyhound racing in Wales, which is due to take effect on 1 April 2027, with a transition period running until 1 April 2030. DragonBet director James Lovell criticised the decision, while the Greyhound Board of Great Britain said it would harm jobs, family businesses and the Welsh economy.
The UK government rejected a petition to ban greyhound racing in its response issued on 30 October, saying it had no plans to prohibit the sport. It cited existing welfare laws, measures by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain and the sport’s contribution to the economy, including around 5,400 jobs. The government said it would monitor the board’s progress and consider further measures if needed.
The Greyhound Board of Great Britain filed a judicial review challenge on 19 May against the Welsh government’s decision to ban greyhound racing in Wales, reportedly. The board argues that the prohibition is disproportionate and that the government failed to consider regulatory alternatives and the effects on livelihoods and dog welfare. The government said welfare risks could not be sufficiently reduced through reforms.
The UK government said it has no plans to extend Wales's planned greyhound racing ban to the rest of the UK. Culture minister Lisa Nandy told Parliament that position; the Greyhound Board of Great Britain then called for more financial support from bookmakers, including a compulsory levy.