Latest data from Roy Morgan reveals that wagering on greyhound racing grew despite live-baiting scandal.

Last year, Four Corners report revealed conclusive evidence of live baiting in greyhound facilities during secret training sessions. The program footage, secretly filmed at training tracks in Queensland and Victoria, showed live piglets, possums and rabbits being fixed to mechanical baits and thrown around tracks while being chased and eventually killed by dogs.

Live baiting has been criminalized for decades but trainers and owners across Australia have been using the training method, which they believe would improve a dog’s performance.

Despite the scandal, Research from Roy Morgan revealed that the sport remained on trend and It has also gained popularity on Aussie punters aged between 18 and 34.This group now make up nearly half of greyhound bettors and 80% more likely than average to bet on dog races during the year.