Ontario's May Through December Dates April 12, 2013 On Friday, April 12, the Ontario Racing Commission announced its approved race dates for May through to December of 2013.
Meyers: 'I’m Trying To Be Optimistic' April 12, 2013 On Wednesday, April 11 at Mohawk Racetrack, an eight-member panel of Ontario horse-racing industry representatives gathered at the Campbellville track to discuss the future of the sector in the provin...
Horsemen Urged To Attend Rally April 11, 2013 The Central Ontario Standardbred Association is urging employees, horsepeople and community partners to join it and make their presence felt in an upcoming Toronto rally regarding the Toronto casino i...
Sudbury Deal Pending Approval? April 11, 2013 Reports indicate that a deal has been struck for live racing to continue at Sudbury Downs in 2013 after OMAFRA transition panelists Elmer Buchanan and John Snobelen met with track management on Tuesda...
Update On Sports Betting Bill April 10, 2013 One month ago, Premier Kathleen Wynne pledged that horse racing and the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. would once again partner and that racing would have access to new revenue streams. Is single-...
Auditor General To Review OLG Modernization, OHRIA Responds April 10, 2013 It was announced on Wednesday that Ontario's Auditor General will review the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s gaming modernization plans.
Milton Meeting On Horse Racing April 09, 2013 On Wednesday night the Nassagaweya Community Consultation Committee will be hosting a public meeting to discuss how the horse racing industry is moving forward with its government-led transitional pro...
Report: Expand Woodbine Gaming April 08, 2013 On Monday, April 8, the eagerly anticipated staff report from the City of Toronto regarding potential casino expansion was released to the public. The report contains analysis and discussion regarding...
Motion To Be Debated Wednesday April 08, 2013 The Ontario PC Party motion tabled at the end of March calling for the Auditor General to look into whether the government acted properly in cancelling the Slots-at-Racetracks program will be debated ...
Snobelen: Leave The Past Behind April 08, 2013 "The biggest advantage horse racing has over lotteries, bingo, casinos and slot machines is the horse. Bingo cards and slot machines don’t have a heart. It’s the heart of a racehorse that has attracte...
Quarter Horse Racing To Continue April 05, 2013 The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. (QROOI) announced Friday that a tentative deal has been reached to continue quarter horse racing at Ajax Downs in 2013.
Grand River Signature Races A 'Go' April 05, 2013 A sponsorship of $75,000 from the Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) has ensured the continuation of the Battle of Waterloo and the Battle of the Belles during the 2013 edition of the annual Indu...
