Ontario Horse People Launch New Group October 19, 2016 Horse people from the Quarter Horse, Standardbred and Thoroughbred industries in Ontario have joined together to form the Horse Peoples’ Alliance of Ontario.
Racing Discussed In Legislature October 18, 2016 On Tuesday, October 18, Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa reiterated the Ontario Liberal Government’s support for the provincial horse racing industry during question period in the Ontario Leg...
Long Term Funding Webcast Details October 14, 2016 Ontario Racing (OR) has scheduled consultations regarding a proposed long-term funding framework for horse racing in the province. The first session, an informational webinar, is set for Wednesday, Oc...
Long-Term Funding For Ontario? October 13, 2016 Multiple outlets have reported that a new funding model has been proposed by Ontario Racing for the provincial horse racing industry. According to the proposal, the duration of the plan could last as ...
New Ontario Racing Board October 07, 2016 On Friday, October 7, ‘Ontario Racing’ announced its new Board of Directors, and also announced that John Snobelen and Michael Keegan have resigned their positions with the organization.
Stakeholder Roundtables Announced September 27, 2016 On Tuesday, September 27, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that it will be hosting a series of targeted, in-person stakeholder roundtables this fall. The roundtables will to furt...
Long-Term Lease For OLG, Mohawk September 23, 2016 Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced it has reached a long-term lease agreement with the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) for gaming operations at Mohawk Racetrack in Milto...
Canadian Yearling Sale Analysis September 19, 2016 The feedback from the Canadian Yearling Sale's consignors, combined with the strong sales numbers, gives more signs of optimism for the harness racing industry.
Bricker: "The Trending Is There" August 31, 2016 On Wednesday (August 31) Cal Bricker, Senior Vice President of Horse Racing for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), presented to the Standardbred Canada Board of Directors at its quarter...
Submission Due Date Nears August 17, 2016 Officials with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario would like to thank everyone that has already responded to its consultation paper, ‘Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario.’ Just ...
Walling Appointed Leal’s Racing Advisor August 05, 2016 Greg Walling, the managing director of the Sullivan Group, and one of the main proponents behind the success of Kawartha Downs racetrack over the past two years, has been appointed a special advisor t...
Brown On Slots At Racetracks Program July 26, 2016 Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Patrick Brown has made comments in regard to the former Slots at Racetracks Program. A provincial election is less than two years away, but Brown still to...