Betting Greyhound Racing at MyWinners Venues in Connecticut
Connecticut's Home for Greyhound Betting
Connecticut no longer has a live greyhound track — the last one closed over twenty years ago. But that doesn't mean the greyhound racing is gone. It means it got better. At any of the nine Winners and MyWinners venues across Connecticut, you can bet pari-mutuel on greyhound races happening right now at tracks in the UK, Australia, and the US. Live simulcast. Real pools. Real payouts.
MyWinners holds the exclusive pari-mutuel wagering license in Connecticut, issued and regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). That means when you walk into a Winners venue and place a bet on a greyhound race at Towcester, Shelbourne Park, or Sandown Greyhound Racing, you are betting into legitimate, regulated pools — the same system used to bet at racetracks across the country for over a century.
This guide covers how greyhound betting works at Winners venues, what to expect when you arrive, which races are available, and how to place your first bet. Whether you have never bet on greyhound racing before or you are a regular who wants to know how to get more out of the experience, everything you need is right here.
The Nine Winners Venues in Connecticut
MyWinners operates nine licensed betting venues across Connecticut. Each one is part of the state's official pari-mutuel network. You can bet on greyhound racing at all of them, either at the teller window, at a self-service kiosk, or by logging in to your MyWinners account on your phone.
MyWinnersEast Haven is the network's flagship — the most recently redesigned venue, combining racing, Jai Alai, and Fanatics sports betting under one roof with the latest technology. If you are visiting a Winners venue for the first time, East Haven is the ideal starting point.
The two Bobby V's locations — Stamford and Windsor Locks — are full-service restaurant and sports bar venues as well as betting parlors. If you want to combine a meal or a night out with your greyhound betting, these are the venues to head to.
Find your nearest MyWinners or Winners venue here.
What Greyhound Racing Is Available at Winners Venues
Greyhound racing runs almost around the clock at Winners venues. Because MyWinners simulcasts races from the UK, Australia, and the United States, there is always a race either running or approaching post time. UK tracks run morning and afternoon cards. Irish tracks fill the evenings. Australian racing takes over overnight and into the early morning hours.
UK Greyhound Racing
The UK is the heartland of pari-mutuel greyhound betting at MyWinners. GBGB-regulated tracks including Towcester, Romford, Nottingham, Monmore Green, Sunderland, and Hove run multiple cards per week. The centrepiece of the UK calendar is the English Greyhound Derby at Towcester — the most prestigious greyhound race in the world, with opening heats beginning April 30 and the final in late June. Ante-post pools on the Derby are available through MyWinners ahead of the heats.
US Greyhound Racing
Two US tracks bring domestic greyhound betting to Winners customers. Wheeling Island and Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia both offer regular daytime and evening cards, with races available on MyWinners via pari-mutuel simulcast.
Australian Greyhound Racing
Australia produces some of the world's deepest and most competitive greyhound racing, and a full slate of Australian tracks is available on MyWinners. Australian racing primarily covers the overnight and early morning window in Connecticut — ideal if you are at a venue for an evening session and want the action to keep going.
What to Expect When You Visit a Winners Venue
Entering the Venue
You must be 18 or older to enter and place bets at any Winners venue. Staff will verify your ID at the door. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID — a driver's license or passport is ideal. No membership is required. Walk in, show your ID, and you are ready to bet.
For Fanatics Sportsbook betting — fixed-odds sports wagering on NFL, NBA, and other major leagues — the minimum age is 21. Greyhound racing, horse racing, and Jai Alai are all 18+.
Finding the Greyhound Races
Every Winners venue has a racing schedule displayed on the HD screens around the room. Greyhound races from the UK, Australia, and the US run throughout the day. You will see the next races listed by track and post time. The race card — showing each dog's number, name, trap, and recent form figures — is available at the teller window or via the self-service kiosk.
Placing a Bet — Teller Window
Go to a teller machine - always the quickest option - or walk up to the teller window and tell the teller the race you want to bet. They will guide you through the process. You will need: the track name, the race number, your bet type (Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta), the dog number or numbers you want, and your stake.
The teller will confirm the bet and issue a ticket. Keep the ticket safe — you will need it to collect your winnings. Winning tickets can be cashed at the teller window or, if you have a MyWinners account linked, credited to your online balance.
Placing a Bet — Self-Service Kiosk
All venues have self-service kiosks where you can place bets without queuing at the teller window. Select Greyhound Racing on the screen, choose your track, select your race, pick your bet type, choose your dog or dogs, enter your stake, and confirm. The kiosk prints your ticket automatically. Same rules apply — keep the ticket to collect.
Placing a Bet — MyWinners App at the Venue
If you have a MyWinners account, you can place greyhound bets directly on your phone while you are at the venue and watch the race on the big screens at the same time. Log in to app.mywinners.com or the MyWinners mobile app, select Greyhound Racing, and follow the same process as online betting. Winnings go straight to your account balance. Venue staff can help with deposits and withdrawals from your online wallet while you are on-site.
Place bets at app.mywinners.com, or download the MyWinners: Racing & Sports app on iOS here or Android here.
Greyhound Bet Types at Winners
All greyhound betting at Winners venues uses the pari-mutuel system. You are betting into a shared pool with other bettors, not against the house. The odds shift right up to post time based on where the money goes. When the race finishes, the pool is divided among winning tickets after the venue's takeout. Here are the bet types available:
| Bet Type | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Win | Your dog finishes 1st | Straightforward — the starting point for new greyhound bettors |
| Place | Your dog finishes in the top positions (varies by field size) | Lower risk than Win; useful when you are confident in a dog but not certain of first place |
| Show | Your dog finishes in the top three | Best chance of a return; lower payout — good for building confidence |
| Exacta | Pick the 1st and 2nd finishers in the exact order | When you have two dogs you rate highly |
| Trifecta | Pick the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers in the exact order | Bigger payouts; box or wheel your selections to improve coverage |
| Superfecta | Pick the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finishers in the exact order | Challenging but potentially large payouts; best with a box or key strategy |
Boxing and Wheeling
When placing Exacta, Trifecta, or Superfecta bets, you have two options beyond picking dogs in a specific order. Boxing means you cover all possible finishing orders for your selected dogs — a boxed Exacta on dogs 1 and 3, for example, wins if they finish 1-3 or 3-1. Wheeling means you key one dog on top and cover all combinations beneath it. Ask the teller to explain the cost before you place an exotic bet — the more combinations you cover, the higher your total stake.
Managing Your MyWinners Account at a Winners Venue
Every Winners venue can help you with your MyWinners online account. Venue staff are trained to assist with:
Depositing funds into your MyWinners online wallet
Withdrawing winnings from your online balance as cash
Setting up a new MyWinners account
Resolving account queries
This makes Winners venues a convenient option if you prefer to handle money in person rather than through card payments online. You can fund your account at the venue, then continue betting online from home between visits — all from the same balance.
Tips for Betting Greyhound Racing at a Winners Venue
Arrive Before Post Time
Greyhound races run every 15 to 20 minutes at most tracks. If you want to study the race card and pick your dogs before betting, arrive at least 10 to 15 minutes before the race you want to bet. The teller windows and kiosks are quick, but getting your first bet right takes a few minutes when you are learning the system.
Start With Win Bets
If you are new to greyhound betting, start with Win bets. Pick a dog, tell the teller the race and trap number, give your stake, and collect your ticket. Once you have a feel for how the pari-mutuel system works and how the race card reads, you can move into Exactas and Trifectas.
Watch the Pools Move
In pari-mutuel betting, the pools are live. The odds you see 10 minutes before post time are not necessarily the odds you get at post time — they change as money comes in. Watching the pools move in the minutes before a race is part of the skill. A dog drifting out in the pool just before post suggests sharp money is moving away from it. A dog getting bet down fast often has tighter connections behind the move.
Read the Form Figures
UK greyhound race cards display a dog's recent finishing positions as a string of digits — for example, 1-2-1-3-1. Read right to left: the number on the far right is the most recent run. A dog showing consistent 1s and 2s is in form. A dog showing 4s and 5s recently may be out of form — or may have a legitimate excuse buried in the race remarks. The teller can help you read the card if it is your first time.
Set a Budget Before You Walk In
Greyhound racing at a Winners venue is fast-paced entertainment. A new race starts every 15 to 20 minutes. Set yourself a session budget before you walk through the door and treat it as your entertainment spend for the visit. Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and never chase a losing session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All nine Winners venues in Connecticut offer greyhound racing via pari-mutuel simulcast. You can bet at the teller window, at a self-service kiosk, or through your MyWinners account on your phone while you are at the venue. Greyhound racing from the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the US is available throughout the day and evening. MyWinners holds the exclusive pari-mutuel wagering license in Connecticut, issued by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation. You must be 18 or older to bet.
All nine Winners venues across the state offer greyhound betting: MyWinners East Haven (the network flagship), Winners Norwalk, Winners New Britain, Winners Hartford, Winners Manchester, Winners Milford, Winners Waterbury, Bobby V's Stamford, and Bobby V's Windsor Locks. Full addresses and directions for each venue are available in the MyWinners Help Center at help.mywinners.com.
MyWinners simulcasts greyhound racing from the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the United States. UK tracks available include Towcester, Romford, Nottingham, Monmore Green, Sunderland, and Hove. Irish tracks include Shelbourne Park, Curraheen Park, and Limerick. US tracks include Wheeling Island and Mardi Gras Casino in West Virginia. A full slate of Australian tracks covers the overnight and early morning window. Between them, there is almost always a greyhound race available at any hour of the day.
You have three options. First, walk up to the teller window and tell the teller the track, race number, bet type (Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, or Superfecta), dog number or numbers, and your stake — they will issue a ticket. Second, use a self-service kiosk: select Greyhound Racing, choose your track and race, pick your bet type and dogs, enter your stake, and confirm. Third, log in to your MyWinners account on your phone and place the bet digitally while you watch the race on the big screens. Keep your ticket to collect winnings at the teller window, or they will go straight to your online balance if you bet through the app.
You must be 18 or older to enter a Winners venue and place bets on greyhound racing, horse racing, or Jai Alai. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID — a driver's license or passport. For Fanatics Sportsbook sports betting (fixed-odds wagering on NFL, NBA, and other leagues) the minimum age is 21. Venue staff will verify your ID at the door.
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