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\"GreyhoundGreyhound racing no longer attracts the crowds it once did but it is still alive and kicking.<\/p>\n

Dog racing is a sport that is very closely tied to betting as the vast majority of people that watch the action end up having a punt on it. If gambling were not an option, most would not attend as they have no affiliation with any of the dogs, and races would provide little thrill without a possible financial prize. As it is though, a trip to the dogs is a brilliant, highly affordable choice for a great night or day out.<\/p>\n

There are no plans to ban greyhound racing gambling so finding a bookmaker to take your bets, whether online or at the course, is never a problem. It may be a sport a long way from its heyday but many bookmakers, in particular British ones, are still committed to covering it. International names often do not bother though, as greyhound racing is not a sport with a global presence, although it does also take place in nations including Ireland, New Zealand and the US.<\/p>\n

How to Bet on Greyhound Racing<\/h2>\n

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Greyhound racing may not take place in many countries but this does not mean there is a shortage of races to bet on. The United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia are the main sources of the action and they all have multiple greyhound tracks with busy schedules. Part of the reason that stadiums can host so much action is that greyhound racing is a relatively undemanding sport. Because dogs are usually only covering a short distance, the recovery time between races is fast. Due to this, it is not at all unusual to see a greyhound compete twice a week. They are also far cheaper to own and train than horses, so there are plenty of animals in the sport.<\/p>\n

In addition, you also very rarely see more than six (or eight at the most) dogs in any given race and this cap does help with the frequency of contests. The other point to note about betting on greyhound racing is the mixed timings. Races can happen on any day, from relatively early in the morning to late in the evening. On the day of writing this article, the first race began at 08:12 and the last at 21:50 (local time).<\/p>\n

If you are planning on watching the action live, accuracy is needed as races often begin promptly at very specific times. Rather than being given rounded times, greyhound races can be scheduled for any minute during the hour.<\/p>\n

When seeing that there is so much greyhound racing out there, it can be tricky deciding which races to bet on. Some bettors prefer just to focus on a venue or two, preferably ones they know something about. From then on it is just a case of doing your research. Unless you are a business insider or huge fan, you are unlikely to have any real prior knowledge of the dogs involved. Stats are available online though, showing past performances and other basic information. Alternatively, you can often find free tips online written by experts (or self-proclaimed experts!).<\/p>\n

Main Bets on Greyhound Racing<\/h2>\n

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With some sports, the number of available markets varies massively depending on the stature of the event. With greyhound racing though, the offering at each bookmaker is far more consistent.<\/p>\n

The markets that one betting site provides for one race is what they will likely provide for most other contests.<\/p>\n

The list below covers all the main options but be aware not all brands give this much attention to greyhound racing. For those that don\u2019t, they may provide little more than just the win or each way market.<\/p>\n