Wynne Sends Letter To Panel September 11, 2013 On September 10, Ontario's Minister of Agriculture and Food -- as well as the province's Premier -- Kathleen Wynne issued a letter to the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel asking for a five-year-...
Update On PNG/Plainridge Deal September 10, 2013 It has been reported that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has approved Penn National Gaming’s takeover of a host-community agreement with Plainridge Racetrack.
Vaughan Casino Roundtable Scheduled September 10, 2013 It has been reported that on September 25, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. President and CEO Rod Phillips will be taking part in a roundtable discussion regarding potential casino expansion in the ci...
The Silence Is Deafening September 05, 2013 "Everyday we hesitate is another day someone can't afford their mortgage, or car payment or decides to get out of this industry."
Penn National To Buy Plainridge? September 04, 2013 After allegations of impropriety prompted the state gaming commission to disqualify Plainridge Racecourse from bidding on a slots facility, there's still a chance that expanded gaming could come to th...
Ottawa Council Passes RCR Motion August 28, 2013 After having passed committee earlier this week, Ottawa City Council on Wednesday, August 28 voted 17-6 in favour of a motion to make the Rideau Carleton Raceway the only possible location in the area...
Leal Expects KD To Race In 2014 August 26, 2013 Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs Jeff Leal has gone on the record as saying that he is confident there will be racing at Kawartha Downs in 2014.
Ottawa Committee Backs RCR As Only Gaming Location August 26, 2013 The Ottawa Business Journal has reported that during its meeting on Monday, August 26, Ottawa City Council's Finance and Economic Development Committee voted in support of making the Rideau Carleton R...
Gural On Atlantic City, Big M, Casinos August 23, 2013 "I think there will be a casino at the Meadowlands. I don't know who is going to own it. I would like to own it, but, obviously, there has been nothing that has been said."
Purse Increase For The Jug August 23, 2013 On Thursday, August 22, the Ohio State Racing Commission approved distribution of more than $2.1-million in revenue derived from the four full-scale casinos in the state.
KY Superior Court Mulling Instant Racing August 22, 2013 On Wednesday, August 21, the Kentucky Superior Court heard arguments both for and against the legality of operating 'instant racing' terminals in the state.
Ottawa Committee To Discuss Zones August 20, 2013 The Ottawa Citizen has reported that part of Ottawa City Council's finance committee meeting scheduled for next week will be dedicated to debate on the ongoing gaming-zone issue in the Ottawa area.