Reminder: Race-Day Vet Access To Horses June 12, 2019 On Wednesday (June 12), the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an industry notice reminding horsepeople of the clarification regarding veterinarian access to horses on race day.
Ontario's Urging Rules Amended May 31, 2019 In response to a request from the industry to consider revising the current rules and Directives with respect to urging, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is making an amendment to t...
Changes To Race Day Vet Rules April 18, 2019 On Thursday evening (April 18) the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) issued an update on the upcoming changes set to take effect for the province's horsepeople pertaining to race day med...
AGCO Medication Rule Change Reminder April 17, 2019 Horsepeople who race in Ontario are advised that a standards-based race-day medication ban put in place by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is in effect as of Friday (April 19).
Ruling On Appeal Panel Jurisdiction March 30, 2019 On Friday (March 29) a Judicial Review Panel issued its decision regarding a case involving the jurisdiction of the Horse Racing Appeal Panel.
Quarter Horse, T-Bred Licencing News February 20, 2019 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced a one-time extension of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse individual horse racing licences.
Appeal Panel Jurisdiction Questioned February 05, 2019 On Monday, February 4, in a Toronto hearing room, a three-person Judicial Review Panel heard arguments from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, contending that the Horse Racing Appeal Panel ...
Quarter Horse Hair Sample Testing January 07, 2019 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has announced that enhanced testing for Clenbuterol in Quarter Horses will continue in the 2019 racing season, and will expand to include the collection an...
AGCO Announces S-Bred Directive December 19, 2018 On Wednesday (Dec. 19), the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that all associations conducting Standardbred racing are required to have equipment capable of scanning ...
AGCO Releases Annual Report October 19, 2018 This week, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released its annual report as presented to the province's Attorney General.
A Discussion With Jean Major September 23, 2018 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario CEO Jean Major recently took the time to discuss multiple aspects of the provincial gaming landscape.
AGCO Rule Changes Effective April 21 April 19, 2018 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a reminder that the changes outlined in Information Bulletin 63 (April 4, 2018) will become effective on April 21, 2018.