Alcohol And Gaming Commission Of Ontario

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.

Ontario Race Dates Set For 2022

December 23, 2021

On Thursday, Dec. 23, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the third and final round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

More 2022 Ontario Dates Approved

December 17, 2021

On Friday, Dec. 17, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the second round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

Ontario 2022 Race Dates Approved

December 15, 2021

On Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the first round of approved 2022 race dates for a selection of Ontario racetracks.

AGCO Facility Inspection Reminder

November 26, 2021

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to remind the horse racing industry that under the provincial legislation that governs horse racing, AGCO Compliance Officials have the a...

Industry Notice: Heat Warning

August 19, 2021

The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and h...

AGCO Offers Info On Extreme Heat

The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and h...

Minor Revisions To Rules Of Racing

The AGCO announced Thursday (June 10) that the commission is implementing several housekeeping rule changes to the Thoroughbred and Standardbred Rules of Racing to streamline and reflect existing prac...