Expanded Gaming

Cuomo, NYS Racinos Find Middle Ground

It has been reported that racinos in New York State have collectively said that they will now support an altered gaming expansion proposal from Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Vaughan Announces Casino Conditions

The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.

Flynn Clarifies Resort Casino Earnings

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Senior Vice President of Gaming Larry Flynn has penned an open letter stating that the resort casinos in the province are earning money, not losing it.

Another Call To Pass Bill C-290

Canadian Gaming Association CEO Bill Rutsey has issued comments regarding the Canadian Senate's alleged stalling of MP Joe Comartin's Bill C-290, which calls for the legalization of single-event sport...

Melnyk Meets With Mayor Watson

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson met with Eugene Melnyk on Tuesday, June 18. Melnyk, one of the highest-profile thoroughbred owners in Canada, is upset over Mayor Watson's motion that would make Rideau Carleto...

Gov. Cuomo’s Adversarial Racino Stance

It has been reported that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is going on the offensive against racinos in the state in response to lobbying efforts that were put forth in opposition of his plan for legali...

Report: RCR Partners With Architect

It has been reported that the owners of Rideau Carleton Raceway have teamed up with a well known area architect in preparation for casino gaming expansion at the track.

Comparing Kentucky To Ontario

"I have trainers and owners say to me all the time, 'Governor, I'm sorry but I'm pulled my horses up to West Virginia last weekend and ran in those races up there at that track because the purses were...

Dancer Proposes Instant Racing For NJ

Aiming to spark interest and generate new revenue for horse racing and casino gaming, Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer has proposed bringing instant racing wagering to New Jersey.

HIP Program Extended; Consultations To Begin

On Friday, June 14, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced that the Ontario Government is extending its support of the Horse Improvement Program into 2015 to encourage the breeding of ...

Can WEG Still Get A Casino?

After last week's surprising turn of events that placed Rideau Carleton Raceway back into the race as the preferred spot for casino expansion in Ottawa, questions continue to swirl around whether Wood...

Ford To Introduce Woodbine Motion

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has announced that he plans to introduce a motion which would see City Council revisit the idea of allowing Woodbine Racetrack to expand to a full casino.