In a Quiet Corner of America, Greyhound Racing Hangs On. For Now. NYT | Top Stories By: Stefano Montali and Rebecca Kiger 30 May 2026 at 17:00 West Virginia is home to the country’s last greyhound races, a sport that once drew millions of spectators each year but may soon be banned nationwide. The greyhound track at Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino & Racetrack in Wheeling, W.Va.