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...
Grand River Race Date Added July 12, 2023 The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has approved the application made by Grand River Raceway to amend the 2023 race date schedule.
Reminder: Prospect Qualifying Standard Changed July 06, 2023 In advance of the two-year-old events, which begin on July 15, Ontario Racing would like to remind horsepeople that in 2023 the Prospect Series will use the overnight qualifying standard and not the a...
AGCO Issues Notice Regarding Qualifiers June 30, 2023 On Friday (June 30), Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an update on the use of certain medications for horses participating in workouts or qualifiers.
AGCO Approves Mohawk Race Date Change June 28, 2023 The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend the 2023 race date schedule for Mohawk Park.
AGCO Reminder: Trainers To Report Stable Locations June 27, 2023 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a reminder that the 30-day transition period for trainers to update their licences and come into compliance with the new stabling locatio...