Alcohol And Gaming Commission Of Ontario

AGCO Info Meeting Monday At The WFD

February 28, 2020

Officials at The Raceway at Western Fair District along with officials at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) have announced an upcoming meeting for horsepeople this coming Monday (Mar...

AGCO Announces Rule, Fee Revisions

February 26, 2020

In preparation for the launch of iAGCO online services for horse racing licensees in March, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has revised the Rules of Standardbred Racing and the Rules of T...

Major Retiring From The AGCO

February 20, 2020

On Thursday, February 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that Jean Major will be retiring from his roles as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer by the end of August 2020.

Ontario's 2020 Race Date Schedule

December 20, 2019

On Thursday (Dec. 19) the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the 2020 Race Date Schedule for Ontario's quarter horse, thoroughbred and harness racing tracks.

'Stronger Together' Session Recap

October 18, 2019

The second 'Stronger Together' panel discussion, involving some of Ontario horse racing's most prominent leaders, took place on Friday (October 18) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

‘Stronger Together’ Live Stream

October 18, 2019

A live stream for the second 'Stronger Together' panel discussion featuring some of the province's most prominent industry leaders is now available.

‘Stronger Together’ Panel At Mohawk

October 07, 2019

Woodbine Entertainment has announced that on Friday, October 18 it will be hosting a panel discussion at Woodbine Mohawk Park in regard to issues central to securing a sustainable future for horse rac...

Frozen Bulletproof Purses Released

September 27, 2019

The AGCO has issued Standardbred Directive No.4-2019: Distribution of Bulletproof Funds, which relates to the distribution of Standardbred purse monies frozen as a result of issues originating in 2010...

'Stronger Together' Session Replay

August 13, 2019

The full video presentation of Friday's 'Stronger Together: Uniting Horse Racing for a Sustainable Future' panel discussion of Ontario's horse racing industry is now available.

'Stronger Together' Session Recap

August 09, 2019

Some of Ontario horse racing's most prominent leaders were front and centre on Friday (August 9) at Woodbine Racetrack for panel discussion on the state of the province's horse racing industry.

Ontario Industry Discussion Friday

August 06, 2019

It has been announced that Ontario horse racing industry leaders John Hayes, Stephen Rigby, Jean Major and Jim Lawson will take part in a panel discussion on important issues facing the Ontario horse ...

New Ontario Urging Rules For August 1

On May 31, 2019, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a directive that amended the rules related to urging in Standardbred racing. As previously announced, the new rules and pen...