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 July 05, 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...
Minor Revisions To Rules Of Racing June 10, 2021 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...
Paddock Meetings With AGCO Judges June 01, 2021 Judges with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will be holding a series of paddock meetings at Ontario racetracks in advance of a return to live harness racing in the province.
AGCO Issues Temporary Rule Amendments June 01, 2021 The Ontario government’s Stay-at-Home order is in place until at least June 2, 2021, with the potential for racing to resume on June 14, 2021. In anticipation of racing potentially resuming upon expir...
AGCO Biosecurity Advisory May 21, 2021 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued the following advisory to industry participants stressing the importance of strict biosecurity measures.
AGCO To Lower TCO2 Thresholds May 03, 2021 On June 1, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will implement the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) decision to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).
Ontario Rules Revision Reminder March 31, 2021 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued a reminder of the revised rules of Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing in the province, which will go into effect Tuesday (April 6).
Revisions To Rules Of Racing March 05, 2021 Effective April 6, 2021, the AGCO will implement a number of rule changes to the Thoroughbred and Standardbred Rules of Racing following consultation with horseperson representatives and racetrack man...