Hamilton Council Backs Flamboro February 14, 2013 On Thursday, February 14, Hamilton City Council voted unanimously that any new casino development should go to the Flamboro Downs location. But there's a catch.
Hoping For 'Instant' Help In Michigan December 10, 2012 As legislation regarding the legalization of 'instant racing' currently sits in a Senate committee in the state of Michigan, both track operators and horsemen alike are hoping for the best in a horse-
OLG Changes Tune On Toronto Casino November 14, 2012 In what some are characterizing as a calculated ploy to put pressure on the City of Toronto and its residents, Rod Phillips, the president and CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., stated durin...
Public Consultations For Toronto Casino Approved November 06, 2012 After hearing from the both Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. and the Woodbine Entertainment Group regarding casino expansion in the Greater Toronto Area on Monday, November 5, the City of Toronto's Ex...
WEG Addresses Toronto's Executive Committee November 05, 2012 On Monday, November 5, representatives from the Woodbine Entertainment Group addressed the City of Toronto's Executive Committee. The move by WEG is an effort to retain and expand gaming offerings at ...
WEG Seeks Your Help October 22, 2012 The Woodbine Entertainment Group is encouraging supporters of having expanded casino gaming at Woodbine Racetrack to sign petitions or pen letters which will be delivered Monday, November 5 during a s...
Committee Recommends Ottawa Be Willing Host For Casino Expansion October 03, 2012 On Tuesday, October 2 in front of a packed house, an Ottawa City Council committee made the recommendation that Ottawa declare itself a willing host municipality for a full-blown casino under the Onta...
Watson Turns Back On Racing In Ottawa September 26, 2012 Tuesday, October 2 is an important date for the local horse-racing industry in the Ottawa region, as that will be the evening in which an Ottawa City Council committee will hear public feedback on the...
FL Casino Bill Passes, But May Slow January 11, 2012 A controversial bill which would see a trio of mega casinos approved for South Florida was supported by a 7-3 committee vote in the state Senate this past Monday. Although, according to a report, even...
Changes In Bill To Affect NJ Racing? January 05, 2012 Both the standardbred and thoroughbred racing industries have been closely watching reports from New Jersey news publications regarding the politics which are currently holding the NJ racing in the ba...
NH Committee Passes Gaming Bill October 28, 2011 A bill which would usher two casinos into New Hampshire is now headed to the full House after it passed the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday, October 27
MPHRC Seeks Rule Change Submissions October 20, 2011 The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission is soliciting suggestions for changes to the MPHRC Rules which would form potential amendments in 2012
Racing Taking In Tourism Summit September 29, 2011 The Ontario travel and tourism industry will convene next week for the seventh annual Tourism Summit at the Hamilton Convention Centre from October 2 to 5