The Dog Track Cover-Up

When investigative reporter Don Bolles exposed Arizona’s dog racing underworld in the 1970s, he uncovered a shadowy alliance between the Funk family and Emprise Corporation — a company quietly pulling strings behind the scenes. His reporting triggered legal battles, accusations of surveillance, and even a fatal car bombing whose perpetrators remain unknown — though Bolles’ dying words hinted at a direct link to Emprise and the Mafia. Despite a House committee report that found no conspiracy against Emprise, the investigation fueled public scrutiny and ultimately led to the state banning dog racing and shutting down the tracks. Bolles’ fearless journalism may have saved lives — and certainly changed the course of Arizona’s gambling history. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/264d8fb2a615bd0e