Gaming

Will Not-For-Profit Step Up At KD?

December 24, 2013

It has been reported that Kawartha Downs Ltd. has informed the Ontario Racing Commission that it will not be applying for a licence to operate the Fraserville, Ont. raceway in 2014.

Burgess Issues Letter To Wynne

December 20, 2013

After receiving a letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne, owner Robert Burgess has replied to the Premier and Minister of Agriculture & Food.

OLG To Sponsor Hamilton Mayor Speech

December 20, 2013

It has been reported that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. is sponsoring Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina's New Year State of the City address. It has been reported that it will be the first time that t...

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Dr. Downey Speaks With The CBC

December 19, 2013

In a interview with the CBC, Horse Racing New Brunswick President Dr. Mitchell Downey has commented on the current situation between the provincial government and the horse racing industry.

Buchanan: Breeds Must Work Together

December 19, 2013

Ontario Racing Commission Chair Elmer Buchanan has gone on the record as saying that the province’s three horse racing breeds must agree on a plan for the future or else the government will make a pla...

One-On-One With Kathleen Wynne

December 18, 2013

In an exclusive interview with Trot Magazine Editor Darryl Kaplan, the Premier of Ontario and Minister of Agriculture & Food Kathleen Wynne discussed the state of the province's horse racing indus...

Solid Showing At Innovation Summit

December 16, 2013

A strong representation of harness racing industry participants ranging from track owners, horsepeople, industry officials and fans attended Monday’s Horse Racing Innovation Summit at Flamboro Downs.

Aiming For Gaming Integration

December 16, 2013

"Unlike the racetracks out in Ontario that were in existence before gaming came in, where they either retrofitted a slot floor into the facility like Woodbine or built a completely standalone facility...

Casino Clause In Gural’s Big M Lease

December 16, 2013

It has been reported that Jeff Gural has the ability to get out of the lease agreement for the Meadowlands Racetrack if casino gaming is introduced to the Meadowlands by another operator.

High-End OTB Deal Struck In California

December 16, 2013

It has been reported that Sportech has reached an agreement with Southern California Off Track Wagering which will see the international gaming group open up to 10 high-end bar and restaurant faciliti...

NJ To Study State Casino Expansion?

December 13, 2013

On Thursday, December 11 in Trenton, New Jersey, a State Assembly gaming committee voted 4-1 in favour of releasing a bill that could lead to the study of potential new casino in Bergen County, home t...

OLG Releases Remaining Gaming RFPQs

December 12, 2013

On Thursday, December 12, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation launched the remaining Requests for Pre-Qualification (RFPQs) for gaming.