Edit: Greyhound Park Goofed, But …

The Idaho Legislature goofed in 2013 when it authorized the use of instant horse racing machines in non-tribal locations. These are nothing more than illegal slot machines with a misleading name. Players don’t actually watch these “historic” races; the races on the machines whiz by faster than Secretariat in his wildest dreams. Therefore, the Legislature’s mistake must be rectified, and smart money says it will be during the current legislative session. But enough of the pounding on Post Falls Greyhound Park and Event Center and its manager, Doug Okuniewicz. When Greyhound installed 35 of the instant horse racing machines last year, it was acting within the law. Greyhound’s objective was the same as every other business: to make money. What makes Greyhound Park and Event Center different from some local businesses is the way it gives back to the community/ Coeur d’Alene Press Editorial Board . More here.

Question: What do you think of the point made by the Coeur d’Alene Press editorial that the Greyhound Park may have stubbed its toe re: “instant racing” but, overall the place is good for the community?