Race Dates Announced For 10 Ontario Tracks December 20, 2023 On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2024 race date schedules for some of Ontario's racetracks.
AGCO Rules On Beaton Suspension December 11, 2023 In order to protect the integrity of horse racing in Ontario and prioritize the wellbeing and safety of horses, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended the licence of Standar...
Changes To Medication Restrictions For Qualifiers Effective Jan. 1 December 05, 2023 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 5 that new rules restricting certain medications for horses participating in qualifiers or workouts will take effect on J...
AGCO Approves Western Fair Post Time Change November 27, 2023 The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made to amend post time for an upcoming December race date at The Raceway at Western Fair District.
AGCO Reminder Regarding Approved Sulkies November 02, 2023 To protect the safety of equine and human athletes, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reminding all Standardbred horse racing participants that the Spyder 3D race bike is not perm...
AGCO Reinstates Breathalyzer Rules October 23, 2023 Effective Nov. 17, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reinstating breathalyzer testing for horse racing participants in safety sensitive positions, including drivers, jockeys...
AGCO Statement On Beaton October 15, 2023 To safeguard the integrity of horse racing and to prioritize the well-being and safety of racehorses, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended Anthony Beaton.
AGCO Appoints New CEO And Registrar September 06, 2023 The Board of Directors of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has appointed Dr. Karin Schnarr as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar. She will assume the role on Sept. 18, 2023.
AGCO To Ban Athletes In Ontario's Internet Gaming Ads September 05, 2023 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming to prohibit the use of athletes in internet gaming (igaming) advertising and marketing in ...
Temporary Revision To Blood Sample Collection Rule August 28, 2023 The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is temporarily amending a rule in the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Rules of Racing, effective immediately.
AGCO Pauses Medication Restrictions For Qualifiers August 04, 2023 As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario racehorses and strengthen the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) introduced changes to the Rules of Racing ...
AGCO Approves Mohawk Post Time Change July 31, 2023 The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend the post times for a pair of September race dates at Woo...