Gambling

Auditor General Report Released

A 2012 plan to modernize the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and generate higher profits for the province was “overly ambitious” and “overly optimistic,” Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk said...

Luchento's NJ Green Space Vision

SBOANJ President Tom Luchento has penned a column calling for the state to help preserve open space in New Jersey – at no cost to the taxpayer – by introducing casino expansion to the Meadowlands.

OLG Status Update Regarding Integration

On Friday, April 25, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation issued an update in regard to the status of the Ontario horse racing industry’s integration into the provincial gaming strategy.

The Future Of Off-Track Wagering

"It's about convenience, it's about distribution, it's about going to the customer and trying to deliver that. And it's really become a big part of our business."

Auditor General's Report Ready

Trot Insider has learned that the Auditor General's special report on the OLG's Modernization Plan will be tabled in the Legislature on Monday, April 28, 2014.

Manitoba, MJC Reach 12-Year VLT Deal

It has been reported that the Province of Manitoba and the Manitoba Jockey Club have reached a 12-year VLT agreement which will ensure live Thoroughbred racing at Assiniboia Downs will continue. The a...

Push Ends For Expansion At Saratoga

It has been reported that the Saratoga Casino and Raceway has informed local officials that it is dropping its plans for Las Vegas-style gaming expansion and is instead focusing its efforts to buildin...

Bodkin On Sudbury Negotiations

Northern Horsemen's Association President Bob Bodkin has commented in regard to the 2014 season of racing at Sudbury Downs.

New OTW Location In Chatham-Kent

It has been reported that punters in southwestern Ontario will now have a new establishment in which they can go in and plunk down a wager.

Frustration After Sudbury Meeting

It has been reported that northern Ontario horsepeople that met with representatives from Sudbury Downs on Saturday (April 19) came out of the talks disappointed.

Deal Close For Sudbury Dates?

Reports from Northern Ontario indicate that a meeting set for Saturday could bring the 2014 harness racing season at Sudbury Downs one step closer to reality.

Track Offered VLTs; Declines

"They did offer us slot machines or VLTs; they offered us 12 VLTs. As a fair board, we just don't feel comfortable getting into that end of it."