Ed James: "Take Your Pick" February 23, 2013 "As a citizen of Ontario I would like a question answered: who is governing Ontario? Take your pick. 1. The Liberal Government, The OLG - Paul Godfrey, U.S. Casino Operators; 2. The OLG - Paul Godfrey...
Horseplayer Hits $3.5 Million Winning Bet February 22, 2013 One extremely fortunate horseplayer from New Jersey was holding a potentially life-changing ticket on Friday, holding the only winning wager with a payoff of nearly $3.6 million.
Flamboro Deals Imminent? February 20, 2013 The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. and Flamboro Downs are reportedly "extremely close" to signing a lease agreement, according to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs hors...
More Woes For NJ Casinos February 20, 2013 After news spread late Tuesday night that the newest Atlantic City casino was filing for bankruptcy protection less than one year after opening, another casino operator reported a billion-dollar loss ...
Can Wynne Sway Rural Ontario? February 20, 2013 As the province's new Premier and Minister of Agriculture, Kathleen Wynne has made it clear she and the Liberal Party need to reconnect with rural Ontario in order to stay in power. According to an aw...
Ontario's Throne Speech Will Pass February 19, 2013 Although it came off as "vague" and was dismissed by the official opposition, Kathleen Wynne's first throne speech as Premier will pass and Ontario's Liberal government won't fall.
NY Racinos Outpacing Atlantic City February 19, 2013 The racetrack casinos of the New York Gaming Association (NYGA) continue to outclass the rest of the gaming world in the Northeast, including New Jersey - a point not lost on standardbred interests in...
More Casino Talk In SW1 Zone February 19, 2013 With Wilmot Township added to the list of municipalities voting against being a willing casino host, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation will look for approval from an area that turned them dow...
Poll: Where Should Ottawa Choose For Casino Expansion? February 17, 2013 The Ottawa Sun is currently running a poll asking readers "What do you think is the best location for an Ottawa casino?"
Wynne Speaks On Horse Racing February 15, 2013 Kathleen Wynne officially addressed the province's horse racing industry in her capacity as Ontario's Premier on Thursday.
Hamilton Council Backs Flamboro February 14, 2013 On Thursday, February 14, Hamilton City Council voted unanimously that any new casino development should go to the Flamboro Downs location. But there's a catch.
OMAFRA Update; OHRIA Responds February 14, 2013 "I can't speak for our Board, I can only speak for me, we are getting very, very close to the point of losing our industry and I think we have to take whatever measures are necessary and spend whateve...