Seabrook Greyhound Park

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Seabrook Greyhound Park
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Seabrook Greyhound Park
Location in New Hampshire
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Seabrook Greyhound Park
Location in the United States
Location New Hampshire Route 107, Seabrook, New Hampshire
Coordinates 42°53′40″N70°54′09″W / 42.8944°N 70.9024°W / 42.8944; -70.9024
OwnerYankee Greyhound Racing Association
OpenedJuly 2, 1973
Closed2009 (for live racing)
Website
livefreeandplay.com

Seabrook Greyhound Park was a greyhound racing track in Seabrook, New Hampshire, United States. Opened on July 2, 1973, [1] the facility ended live racing in 2009, while continuing to offer simulcast wagering of races at other locations. [2]

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In 2019, the facility was purchased by Nevada-based Eureka Casino Resort. [3] The property, renamed as The Brook, underwent a yearlong, multi-million dollar renovation and features a casino operating under the charitable gaming laws of the state, poker room, racebook and DraftKings sportsbook. [4] [5] It is the only facility in New Hampshire that offers off-track betting. [6]

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References

  1. "Seabrook Track Attracts 4,000". Nashua Telegraph . July 3, 1976. p. 6. Retrieved January 10, 2023 via newspapers.com.
  2. Barrick, Daniel (July 14, 2009). "With mandates lifted, live dog racing abandoned". Concord Monitor . p. 1. Retrieved January 10, 2023 via newspapers.com.
  3. Trask, Gary (April 1, 2019). "Future is bright in New Hampshire as Eureka Casino Resort steps in". casinocitytimes.com.
  4. Kimberley, Haas (October 25, 2020). "The Brook celebrates arrival of sports betting". New Hampshire Union Leader .
  5. "The Brook | Racebook". livefreeandplay.com. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  6. "New Hampshire Sports Betting". betting.us. Retrieved January 9, 2023.