Gaming

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.

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.

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."

Eaves Discusses ‘Historical Racing’

"Thankfully, a lot of people, including the panel and [Ontario Horse Racing] more recently, are still talking about [‘Historical Racing’] being one of the products that could be an important piece of ...

Breeders File Statements Of Claim

On Wednesday, April 16, a group of Standardbred breeders from across the province issued a Statement Of Claim against the Province of Ontario and a Statement Of Claim against the Ontario Lottery and G...

Kawartha Downs Not Done Yet

When the Ontario Racing Commission issued race dates for 2014 earlier this month, one track that raced in 2013 was not on this year's list: Kawartha Downs.

Manitoba Judge Reserves Decision

It has been reported that judge Richard Chartier has reserved his decision in regard to the Manitoba Jockey Club’s request for an injunction. The injunction would allow it to continue to receive VLT r...