RIGOA rejects Twin River's buyout

LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) - The RI Greyhound Dog Owners Association have been given the opportunity to continue racing at the gaming facility Twin River in Lincoln.

In the offer Twin River would give RIGOA annual payment of $2 million dollars for a period of three years. After that time, the facility would be available to RIGOA at no charge. The dog owners would then take responsibility for all expenses and recoup all the revenue.

RIGOA has rejected the offer.

“We have been a strong partner and asset to Twin River for the past four years and have worked hand-in-hand with them to make Twin River successful both for BLB Investors and the state of Rhode Island.” said Richard Brindle, RIGOA president.

“We are not looking for a buyout, but to protect jobs. It is our priority to ensure greyhound racing continues at Twin River and that 225 employees are not forced onto the state’s already packed unemployment rolls,” he concluded.