More Ontario Racetrack Licences Approved By AGCO December 31, 2025 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 30 the approval of two more Standardbred racetrack association licences.
Early 2026 Race Dates Approved At Three Ontario Tracks December 23, 2025 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved race date schedules for the first three months of 2026 at Flamboro Downs, The Raceway at Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk Park...
Cerjanec Comments On Hiawatha Slots Decision December 12, 2025 Ontario Liberal MPP Rob Cerjanec has commented on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s decision to maintain the expanded gaming located at Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia.
Slots Staying Open At Kawartha, Hiawatha December 11, 2025 After earlier announcements indicating that the expanded gaming operations at two of Ontario's racetracks would be ending in 2026, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) placed its proverbial chip...
Owners Reminded To Submit Yearling Transfers November 07, 2025 The Ontario Sires Stakes program coordinator reminds all recent yearling sale buyers to complete ownership transfers.
Cerjanec Calls For Clarity On Gateway Casino Closure October 23, 2025 Ontario Liberal MPP Rob Cerjanec has joined the call of the Mayor of Sarnia and written to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Stan Cho, asking for the release of the business case supporting...
Canada's Tax Laws Slammed As "Restrictive And Unfair" October 21, 2025 Ontario Racing (OR) released a column on Tuesday, Oct. 21 discussing the negative impact of Canadian tax laws on the provincial horse racing industry.
Casino Lease Agreement Also Ending At Kawartha Downs October 03, 2025 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) will not be renewing its lease agreement with casino operator Great Canadian Entertainment at Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Peterborough, Ont.
Casino Operations To Cease At Hiawatha Horse Park September 30, 2025 Casino operations at Gateway Casinos Sarnia at Hiawatha Horse Park will cease next year, according to multiple local media reports.
OLG Adds Pari-Mutuel Wagering To Its Digital Platforms August 12, 2025 Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) players can now bet on live horse races across the province by accessing Woodbine Entertainment Group's (WEG) horse racing wagering product through OLG.ca ...
New Grandstand "Cements Clinton’s Future In Horse Racing” July 08, 2025 The new grandstand that officially opened on Sunday, July 6 at Clinton Raceway “cements Clinton's future in horse racing,” said general manager Ian Fleming, who is celebrating his 50th year working at...
Ontario Racing Launches "Bet Ontario" Campaign May 15, 2025 Ontario Racing (OR) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about betting on Ontario horse racing after reporting that a decline in Home Market Area (HMA) wagering has led to decreased funding ...
Rideau Backstretch To Close, NCRHHA Responds April 17, 2025 The National Capital Region Harness Horse Association (NCRHHA) issued a statement on Thursday, April 17 indicating that the Rideau Carleton Raceway backstretch will be closing.