ALABAMA

ALABAMA
Birmingham Race Course
Exit 31 off I-459
Birmingham, AL 35210
Mobile Greyhound Park
7101 Old Pascagoula Road
Theodore, AL 36590
Victoryland
8680 County Road 40
Shorter, AL 36075
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While racing or in retirement, greyhounds love to run.
A G T O A M e m b e r Tr a c k s
Economic Impact
Investing in Our Community
The personnel at Alabama tracks donate their time and give generously
to local non-profit organizations. In 2006, these tracks donated
$139,044 to non-profit causes.
The taxes paid by the three
greyhound racetracks in Alabama –
Birmingham (Birmingham Race
Course), Mobile (Mobile
Greyhound Park) and Shorter
(Victoryland) – generate revenue
to help pay for critical community
services. These three tracks
employed 3,403 people and
spent more than $14.7 million
purchasing goods and services
from local businesses.
Caring for Our Fast Friends
The tracks in Alabama are committed to the welfare of racing
greyhounds from the time they are born, through their racing
careers and into retirement. In addition to supporting national industry
greyhound welfare programs, the tracks in Alabama also sponsor their
own welfare programs.
In 2006, these three tracks contributed $91,100 to welfare and/or
greyhound adoption programs in their local markets. Through their
concerted efforts, 429 greyhounds were adopted.
Employment
3,403 Employees
$15,817,884 Annual payroll
Taxes
$
1,261,886 Payroll tax
$
707,125 Property tax
$
441,635 Sales and use tax
$ 10,300,641 Pari-mutuel tax
$
52,216 Licenses & permits
$ 12,763,483 Total 2006 taxes
Purchasing
Purses
$ 14,765,683 Goods & services
$ 7,267,500 Paid in purses
Simulcast horse handle $73,361,248 Wagered on horses
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