History
Greyhound racing at the West Flagler Kennel Club in Miami began in 1932. Slot machines arrived after a 2004 referendum, and the track became Magic City Casino.
In July 2017 Florida regulators, ordered by an appeals court to reconsider, allowed West Flagler Associates to replace greyhound racing with jai-alai while keeping its slots, and live dog racing ended in 2018.
Timeline
The site today
| Physical status | Standing, repurposed |
|---|---|
| Current use | Magic City Casino (slots and jai-alai) |
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
Venue facts
| Other names | West Flagler Kennel Club; Magic City Casino |
|---|---|
| Location | Miami, Florida |
| Venue type | Racetrack |
| Sports | Greyhound racing |
| Level | Greyhound |
| Opened | 1932[1] |
| Last used for sports | 2018[1] |
| Physical status | Standing, repurposed |
| Owner / operator | West Flagler Associates (Havenick family)[3] |
| Closure | The owner obtained permission in 2017 to replace greyhound racing with jai-alai. |
Documented details
- The 2017 ruling was the first time a Florida pari-mutuel was allowed to drop dog or horse races and keep operating slots.[2]
Sources
- Greyhound racing in the United States, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, opened
- Florida gambling officials approve ending dog races at Miami track, Orlando Weekly (News Service of Florida). Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: events
- Florida racino ending greyhound racing, Global Gaming Business. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: events, owner operator
- GeoNames search: dog track (US) - Flagler Dog Track, ID 4155538, GeoNames. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: coordinates
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
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