Alcohol And Gaming Commission Of Ontario

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AGCO Issues Industry Notice Regarding Air Quality

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an industry notice late Wednesday afternoon (June 7) regarding air quality in the province.

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AGCO Racehorse Welfare Initiatives Now In Effect

As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario’s racehorses and enhance the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has made the following changes within the R...

Lune Durharas winning at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Prospect Series Qualifying Times Changed

Ontario Racing’s Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) Committee announced on Monday, June 5 that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has accepted its proposal to align the qualifying...

Horses behing the starting gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

AGCO Announces Four Racehorse Welfare Initiatives

As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario’s racehorses and enhance the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is introducing changes within the Rules of ...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Revised Rideau Schedule Approved

On Monday, March 13, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Raceway to amend its 2023 race date schedule.

Harness racing at Grand River Raceway

Race Date Change At Grand River

February 03, 2023

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has approved the application made by Grand River Raceway Corporation to amend the 2023 race date schedule for Grand River Raceway.

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Ontario Race Dates Set For 2023

December 20, 2022

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2023 race dates for the majority of Ontario's racetracks.

Harness Racing Action

AGCO Seeks Feedback On Welfare

December 02, 2022

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is inviting participants to a new engagement opportunity supporting the regulation of horse racing in Ontario.

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

OLG To Oversee New Cancellation Fee Policy

September 26, 2022

On Monday, Sept. 26, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it is transferring oversight of cancellation fees to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).

Jason Portuondo

Portuondo Leaving Woodbine

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Wednesday (May 4) that long-time on-air simulcast host Jason Portuondo is leaving the organization to pursue a new opportunity.

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Race Date Changes At Rideau Carleton

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Raceway to amend the 2022 race date schedule.

Mohawk Adds Saturday Card

December 24, 2021

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to vary the 2022 race date schedule for Woodbine Mohawk Park.