Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track

About Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track

Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track is a Florida-licensed pari-mutuel gaming facility at 10601 Bonita Beach Road SE in Bonita Springs, Florida, owned by Izzy Havenick under a Florida Gaming Control Commission license. The facility opened in 1957 and operates a 30-table poker room alongside greyhound simulcasting with a bar, restaurant, and self-parking on site. The minimum gambling age is 21. Website: naplesfortmyersdogs.com.

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Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track

Bonita Springs, Florida

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Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Florida

Bonita Springs is in Lee County in Southwest Florida, approximately 15 miles south of Fort Myers and 15 miles north of Naples via US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and I-75. The facility serves as the primary pari-mutuel card room destination for the Naples-Fort Myers Southwest Florida market. Live greyhound racing ended under Amendment 13 (effective January 1, 2021); the facility continues under its pari-mutuel license for poker and simulcasting.

Izzy Havenick is a Florida pari-mutuel industry figure associated with multiple greyhound track operations in the state. The Southwest Florida market served by this track spans Lee and Collier counties, which together include the Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Cape Coral communities.

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Southwest Florida's mid-point card room since 1957 — 7 Card Stud, PLO, and Omaha Hi-Lo in Bonita Springs

Naples/Fort Myers Greyhound Track is the primary pari-mutuel poker destination for the Naples-Fort Myers corridor, with a 30-table room spreading 7 Card Stud, Pot Limit Omaha, and Omaha Hi-Lo alongside NL Hold'em. The format depth is unusual for Southwest Florida. The website (naplesfortmyersdogs.com) was unreachable during our data collection — verify current hours before making the drive.

Priya Sharma

Responsible Gaming Editor