Alcohol And Gaming Commission Of Ontario

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

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.

Changes To The Rules Of Racing

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to release a suite of reforms as part of the 'Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario' project.

Health And Safety Working Group Summary Report

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to release a Summary Report of the work delivered by the Health and Safety Working Group.

AGCO Race Report Feedback Wanted

February 27, 2018

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has put together an online survey in hopes of getting feedback in regard to its Race Reports and Twitter pilot projects.

Get To Know Official John Dorion

February 21, 2018

Like so many in this industry, John Dorion’s first memories of racing go back to spending time with family at the track.

AGCO Drops 90-Day Suspension Rule

February 08, 2018

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to release a Summary Report of the work delivered by the Equine Drug Program Working Group over the last seven months.

AGCO Completes Investigation

February 01, 2018

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has concluded its thorough investigation into allegations at two of the province’s racetracks. The AGCO has announced that it has found no evidence ...