Ontario Racing

McNaughton: Bill Is Only Thing That Will Force Referendum

October 11, 2012

After Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath publicly announced her motion for mandatory casino referendums, Progressive Conservative MP Monte McNaughton has gone on the record as saying t...

Ottawa Council Approves Casino

October 10, 2012

While reports indicate that the slots at Rideau Carleton Raceway may still churn past the March 31, 2013 deadline, Ottawa city councillors feel as though their hands are tied when it comes to the futu...

Public Casino Meeting Tonight In T.O.

October 10, 2012

It has been reported that 37 people have already signed up to speak at this evening's public Toronto and East York Community Council meeting, which will take place at the Toronto City Hall Council Cha...

Updated: Demonstration At Queen's Park

October 10, 2012

Trot Insider has learned that on Thursday, October 18, a rally and demonstration in support of the Ontario horse-racing industry will be taking place at Queen's Park.

Horwath Referendum Motion Introduced

October 10, 2012

A Wednesday, October 10 press conference hosted by Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath and Hamilton Councillor Sam Merulla has given the province's much embattled horse-racing industry ...

OLG To Meet With Hanover Thursday

October 09, 2012

It has been reported that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. will be conducting negotiations with representatives from Hanover Raceway on Thursday (October 11) in regard to extending the lease on th...

Ottawa Casino Expansion Debate Grows Prior To Council Vote

October 09, 2012

In the wake of Kingston City Council voting against allowing casino expansion into its downtown core, Ottawa City Council, which has a similar vote scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, is now under mo...

Township Asks Province To Support Panel Findings

October 08, 2012

In a letter addressed to Premier Dalton McGuinty, Township of King Mayor Steve Pellegrini is asking the province to support the findings of the OMAFRA Panel and work with racing to help sustain the in...

McNaughton: Bill 76 Waiting To Be Addressed

October 05, 2012

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has been making a lot of noise recently with its casino expansion information sessions. Driving full-steam ahead with its prospective locations and revenue-sharing...

Senators Team Up In Support Of Ontario Horse Racing

October 05, 2012

Two Senators from opposite sides of the aisle are teaming up to condemn an Ontario government policy that may lead to the deliberate killing of 7,500-13,000 horses next year.

OLG/Ottawa Revenue Sharing Details

October 04, 2012

The City of Ottawa has released the details of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s revenue-sharing formula, which will be put into place for the casino expansion which the city is still mulling.

OLG: Woodbine Table Gaming 'Possible'

October 04, 2012

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Spokesman Tony Bitonti has gone on the record as saying that there is a possibility that not one, but two casinos could come to Toronto, and that it is possible that t...