Report: Purse Deal Imminent September 03, 2014 It has been reported that the Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association are on the cusp of signing a five-year, $200-million contract that would ensure that Standar...
Lakeshore / Leamington Discussion September 02, 2014 On Saturday, August 30, Lakeshore Horse Racing Association GM and Treasurer Wayne Martinuik and Marty Adler, announcer for the LHRA’s races at Leamington Raceway, discussed the upcoming 13-date meet a...
Truro Racino Concept Dismissed August 30, 2014 Horsemen at Truro Raceway wishing to have a racino concept supported by local government were met with a less than enthusiastic response.
OLG Comments On Integration August 22, 2014 “One of the goals is to have something that works for both groups. But it is important to develop a firm revenue stream for horse racing, so that it does not (only have) government funding. We want to...
Four Casinos At The Meadowlands? August 21, 2014 The Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce has presented a proposal for a state-of-the-art racino at The Meadowlands, but this just wouldn't be a typical expanded gaming and racing combination.
Western Fair Applies For Change August 19, 2014 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is circulating an application for an amendment to the 2014 approved race date schedule and will receive comments on the application from interested industry partici...
Racing & Gaming Integration Update August 18, 2014 After a series of constructive conversations, representatives of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association are ready to sit down to decide the specifics ...
Handle Increase At Alliance Tracks August 14, 2014 It’s been over four months since the launch of the Standardbred Alliance in Ontario on April 1 and wagering on Standardbred horse races at these tracks is already seeing a sharp increase compared to t...
Gaming News In New Jersey August 14, 2014 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed legislation on Friday that would legalize sports betting at casinos and racetracks in the state.
Industry Info Meeting Follow-Up August 13, 2014 On July 24, 2014 close to 120 industry stakeholders, including breeders, drivers, OLG representatives and racetrack officials, gathered at Country Heritage Park in Milton, ON to participate in an open...
GTA Gaming Bundle Not Yet Closed August 12, 2014 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has posted an addendum on the procurement website, MERX™, which extends the submission deadline for the GTA Gaming Bundle Request for Pre-Qualification...
Horse Racing N.B. Sues Province August 05, 2014 Horse Racing New Brunswick announced today that it has launched a lawsuit against the Province of New Brunswick for breach of contract.