Woodbine Casino Expansion Approved July 08, 2015 Toronto City Council has voted in favour of a casino gaming expansion at Woodbine Racetrack, according to reports.
Full Council To Vote On Expansion July 02, 2015 In an evening vote on Tuesday, June 30, The City of Toronto’s Executive Committee voted 10-3 in support of a city report that conditionally calls for a potential expansion of casino gaming at Woodbine...
OLG Pens Letter To Horse Racing June 26, 2015 In a letter dated Thursday (June 25), representatives from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) provided an update on the process ...
Fraser Downs Becomes Elements June 25, 2015 On Wednesday, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced the launch of Elements Casino, set to open this winter. Elements Casino will replace the existing Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino. What does...
Report Supports Woodbine Expansion June 23, 2015 Multiple items published in the Toronto media on Tuesday (June 23) indicate that the City of Toronto has assembled and completed a report that conditionally recommends the potential expansion of casin...
OLG Rebranding Not In The Cards June 12, 2015 Spokesman Tony Bitonti has said that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming is collaborating with the provincial horse racing industry in an effort to come up with branding options in conjunction with racing’...
Red Mile Construction Update June 11, 2015 On Wednesday, June 10, members of the Kentucky media took a ‘hard hat’ tour of the $30 million renovation that is currently underway at the Red Mile in Lexington.
Positive Step For Integration June 10, 2015 On June 1, John Snobelen penned an open letter to Minister John Leal and Minister Charles Sousa that explains the Horse Racing Interim Governance Committee’s mandate in regard to the integration of th...
2015 Ontario Budget Passes June 03, 2015 The 2015 Ontario Budget was passed in the Legislature on Wednesday, June 3 with the government's stance on the provincial horse racing industry briefly reiterated in the bill.
Big M Casino Plans Unveiled June 03, 2015 Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world’s most iconic and recognized brands, announced today its plan to build a casino at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. The proposed entertainment destinat...
Windsor Grandstand Demo Underway June 02, 2015 Monday, June 1 marked a sad day for harness racing fans in the Windsor, Ont. area, as demolition of Windsor Raceway’s grandstand got underway.
NJ Casino Referendum Bill Introduced June 01, 2015 On Monday, June 1 in New Jersey, legislation was introduced which calls for voters to decide, via ballot question, whether casino expansion should be legalized in the state outside of Atlantic City.
