Don Drummond

Government Taking Steps With Racing Resolution

October 30, 2012

Dennis Mills, Racing Future Inc. stated today in response on the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel "We understand that the next 30 days will be the most important month in the history of ...

OMAFRA Report Released

October 30, 2012

On Tuesday, October 30, the long-anticipated OMAFRA Panel Report on the transition of the Ontario horse racing industry from the Slots-At-Racetracks program was released to the horse racing industry.

Investors To Strike Deal For Fort Erie?

October 30, 2012

As it currently stands, live horse racing at Fort Erie Race Track is officially over. After a 115-year run, the historic and picturesque raceway was unable to survive the blindsiding it received in 20...

OMAFRA Report To Be Released Tuesday

October 29, 2012

According to an independent news source, Queen’s Park Briefing, the long-awaited OMAFRA Panel Report will be released to the public on Tuesday, October 30. “The report will outline a long-term vision ...

Report Names CNE As Best Spot For T.O. Casino Expansion

October 29, 2012

A highly-anticipated report by Toronto City Manager Joseph Pennachetti regarding casino expansion in the city was released today (Monday, October 29). The report has determined that gaming expansion a...

Eaves: The Stakes Are High

October 27, 2012

As Woodbine Racetrack prepares to host North America’s biggest night of harness racing, Nick Eaves, the track’s President and CEO, is calling on the industry’s many participants to help Woodbine secur...

Runciman: McMeekin Should Resign

October 26, 2012

Pro-Ontario horse-racing supporter Senator Bob Runciman pulled absolutely no punches Friday, October 26 at a Town Hall Meeting in Waterdown, Ont. when he called, and gave specific reasoning, for the r...

Runciman Wants To Hear From You

October 25, 2012

"I think there's widespread concern across the province, not just with the racing element, but with the government's so-called modernization program.

Who Will Take The Ontario Liberal Helm?

October 25, 2012

If you aren't up to speed with the names Sandra Pupatello, Kathleen Wynne and those of a handful of other Liberal Minister and MPPs, you'd better start doing your homework. Yesterday's announcement by...

“We Don’t Need A Casino To Do Well”

October 24, 2012

On Monday, October 22, Cambridge City Council voted 5-4 against declaring itself a willing host community for casino expansion under the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s controversial gaming moderni...

Electronic Poker Coming To Woodbine

October 23, 2012

According to a release, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has reached an agreement with PokerTek, Inc. to have eleven 10-seat electronic poker tables installed at Woodbine Racetrack.

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...