Alcohol And Gaming Commission Of Ontario

Drone Use For Races 'Encouraging'

December 03, 2016

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's (AGCO) test run using drone cameras to capture footage of harness racing was held during the Friday (December 2) morning qualifying session at The Racewa...

Ontario’s 2017 Approved Race Dates

December 02, 2016

On Thursday, December 1, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Ontario Racing, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is...

AGCO Breeder Roundtable Monday

November 25, 2016

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario will be conducting an AGCO roundtable for Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse breeders this coming Monday (November 28).

Drone To Hover Over Western Fair Races

November 21, 2016

If you’re planning on heading to The Raceway at Western Fair District on Friday, December 2 for qualifying, don’t be surprised if you look up and see a drone keeping its ‘eye’ on you.

Western Fair Adds Two Race Dates

November 15, 2016

Officials with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario have announced that the organization has approved a race-date variance that had been submitted for the 2016 calendar at The Raceway at Weste...

2017 Ontario Race Date Applications

October 21, 2016

As part of Ontario Racing’s commitment to transparency and industry self-determination, the 2017 Racetrack Race Date applications are available on the OR website.

Racing Discussed In Legislature

October 18, 2016

On Tuesday, October 18, Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa reiterated the Ontario Liberal Government’s support for the provincial horse racing industry during question period in the Ontario Leg...

Oxilofrine Punishments Overturned

October 07, 2016

In June 2015, following four races at three different tracks, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) test laboratory issued four Certificates of Positive Analysis for the Class 2 drug Oxilofrine.

Stakeholder Roundtables Announced

September 27, 2016

On Tuesday, September 27, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that it will be hosting a series of targeted, in-person stakeholder roundtables this fall. The roundtables will to furt...

Submission Due Date Nears

August 17, 2016

Officials with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario would like to thank everyone that has already responded to its consultation paper, ‘Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario.’ Just ...

Plans For Simulcasting In St. Thomas

August 09, 2016

A new off-track wagering location has been proposed to be introduced to St. Thomas, Ont., officials have confirmed.

The AGCO Wants To Hear From You

The Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced that it wants to hear from members of the province’s horse racing industry.