Manitoba Jockey Club

Mason On Manitoba Developments

November 27, 2018

Great Western Harness Racing Circuit President Darryl Mason has commented on the Manitoba Government’s recently announced short-term plan for the provincial horse racing industry.

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...

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...

Assiniboia Granted Licence, Will Race

February 27, 2014

It has been reported that live racing will continue at Assiniboia Downs in Manitoba in 2014.

MJC Withdraws Court Challenge

February 25, 2014

It has been reported that the Manitoba Jockey Club has decided to not pursue a court challenge in regard to the future of Assiniboia Downs’ wagering licence.

Brief Extension Of Assiniboia VLT Pact

February 04, 2014

It has been reported that the Manitoba Government has given the Manitoba Jockey Club a brief extension of the existing Video Lottery Terminal deal for Assiniboia Downs which expired on Monday (Feb. 3)...

Assiniboia VLT Impasse Looming

January 31, 2014

It has been reported that the 140 video lottery terminals which are currently in operation at Assiniboia Downs in Manitoba could go ‘dark’ effective Monday, February 3.

MHRC Reaches Agreement With MJC

December 20, 2013

On Thursday, December 19, the Manitoba Horse Racing Commission announced that its board has reached a temporary agreement with the Manitoba Jockey Club.

Assiniboia/PFN Deal PFN Announced

December 19, 2013

On Thursday, December 19 at Assiniboia Downs, the Peguis First Nation announced a deal it has reached with the Manitoba Jockey Club for a $100-million development.

Report: Peguis Has Bought Assiniboia

December 18, 2013

It has been reported that Manitoba’s Peguis First Nation bought Assiniboia Downs from the Manitoba Jockey Club on September 17 and that, in turn, the Manitoba Horse Racing Commission could suspend sim...

Assiniboia Press Conference This Week

December 16, 2013

It was reported this past Friday that the Manitoba Jockey Club and Peguis First Nation will be holding a press conference this week to announce a new endeavour.

Manitoba Judge Rules Against MJC

November 25, 2013

A Court of Queen's Bench judge in Manitoba has dismissed a push by the Manitoba Jockey Club to have former Finance Minister Stan Struthers and Healthy Living Minister Jim Rondeau removed from office.

$350M Lawsuit Filed Over Assiniboia

It has been reported that the Manitoba Jockey Club, operators of Assiniboia Downs, have filed a $350 million lawsuit against the provincial government, the Red River Exhibition and Manitoba Finance Mi...