One year later, this program was terminated, and the terminals were removed. Vermont launched its lottery in 1977, and in 2015 the local lawmakers authorized the installation of Video Lottery Terminals in 25 bars across the state as a part of a pilot program. Off-track betting is still available at local bars and over the internet.
In 1992, greyhound racing was banned, and in 2008, Green Mountain Race Track was ultimately closed down. Except for a short stint at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland, all horse races were held at the Green Mountain Race Track in Pownal, which was opened in 1963.Īfter four years, the venue started hosting greyhound races. Pari-mutuel betting was introduced to the state in 1959. Over the years, Vermont politicians flirted with several forms of gambling, but most of the operations they authorized were eventually shut down.
