Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency

CPMA Bans Phenylpropanolamine

August 06, 2012

In a memorandum issued to the horse racing industry on Thursday, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency officially added phenylpropanolamine to its Schedule of Prohibited Drugs.

ORC Authorizes Use Of Access Agreements

January 09, 2012

On Monday, January 9, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a Notice to the Industry in regard to changes put in place to meet Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency requirements for issuing betting permits

Forward, Piroski, Wallis Fined, Suspended

September 03, 2010

In keeping with the mandate of the Ontario Racing Commission to protect the integrity of racing and maintain the fairness of the sport, the director has ordered the immediate suspension of the license...

CPMA Releases Amendments For Review

August 31, 2010

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency has released the pre-publication of the proposed amendments for the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations

CPMA Nixed 'Million Dollar' Idea

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is a roadblock preventing the harness racing industry from developing the new and innovative betting products it needs to survive. And it's up to the racing indu...

Willmot Sounds Off

Stakes action took centre stage this past weekend in the harness racing world, but what seemingly flew under the radar was an article by The Globe And Mail in which outgoing Woodbine Entertainment Gro...

Movement On Quebec Wagering Front

January 25, 2010

The Association Trot et Amble du Quebec (ATAQ) has reported initial progress in regard to the resurrection of wagering within the province of Quebec

Quebec Racing & Wagering Update

November 06, 2009

Since the shutdown of harness racing and pari-mutuel wagering in Quebec, many in the province have been left wondering how they can watch and bet

Attractions Hippiques Granted Another Extension

August 28, 2009

Quebec racetrack operator Attractions Hippiques has received another extension of creditor protection, this time to October 13, paving the way for a buyout of lenders by another company affiliated wit...

CPMA: Attractions Hippiques Breaching Regulations

August 25, 2009

In addition to Monday's Trot Insider report regarding Paul Massicotte's desire to continue on in the Quebec racetrack ownership business, the Montreal Gazette has reported that the Canadian Pari-Mutue...

Anabolic Steroid Positives Are Class III

February 05, 2009

As a follow up to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) announcement regarding testing for anabolic steroids, the Ontario Racing Commission