History
Operated by Bridgeport Jai Alai, Inc., Shoreline Star began operating on November 1, 1995. A Chapter 11 filing shut it from December 1996 until it reopened on March 20, 1998.
The track ceased live racing on October 10, 2005, and Autotote Enterprises, which acquired the property in April 2006, decided not to bring it back.
Timeline
- November 1, 1995First operating period[3]
Connecticut's first recorded operating period for the track began November 1, 1995.
- December 1, 1996Operations suspended[3]
Operations were suspended after Bridgeport Jai Alai, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 1996.
- March 20, 1998Reopens[3]
The facility reopened.
- October 10, 2005Live racing ends[3]
Shoreline Star ceased live racing.
- April 5, 2006Acquired by Autotote[3]
Autotote Enterprises acquired the property and chose not to run live racing.
The site today
| Physical status | Status unknown |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
We have not verified what occupies the site today. Know? Tell us, with a source.
Venue facts
| Other names | Shoreline Star Greyhound Park and Entertainment Complex |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Venue type | Racetrack |
| Sports | Greyhound racing |
| Level | Greyhound |
| Opened | 1995[1,3] |
| Last used for sports | October 10, 2005[1,3] |
| Physical status | Status unknown |
| Owner / operator | Bridgeport Jai Alai, Inc. (operator); Autotote Enterprises (from 2006)[3] |
| Closure | Live racing ceased in 2005; the new owner chose not to resume it. |
Sources
- Greyhound racing in the United States, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, opened
- GeoNames search: greyhound (US) - Dubuque Greyhound Park, ID 4854544, GeoNames. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: coordinates
- Bridgeport - Shoreline Star (operating history), Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Gaming Division. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, events, opened, owner operator
Research confidence
Key facts on this page (opening, closing, status and location) are each supported by sources, with key dates corroborated by at least two independent sources. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia's overview list gives 1995-2006; the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection says live racing ended October 10, 2005.
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