Alliance Shows Handle Growth In 2014 January 06, 2015 On Tuesday, January 6 the Standardbred Alliance announced that overall wagering and average per-race handle on Standardbred racing showed strong growth in 2014.
Canadian Handle Up In 2014 January 05, 2015 "The focus is back on the customer now, so that's a good thing. Racing's taken a lot of steps in the right direction in the last year. You look at the mindset now and the focus of a lot of these racet...
Western Fair Loads Up Opening Card September 26, 2014 A long list of Opening Night promotions will be on tap Friday, Oct. 3 when The Raceway at The Western Fair District in London, Ont. opens its 2014-15 live racing season.
Tracks Apply For Date Amendments September 15, 2014 On Monday, September 15, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that Flamboro Downs and The Raceway at Western Fair District – with the support of the Standardbred Alliance – are requesting approval ...
Handle Increase At Alliance Tracks August 14, 2014 It’s been over four months since the launch of the Standardbred Alliance in Ontario on April 1 and wagering on Standardbred horse races at these tracks is already seeing a sharp increase compared to t...
AmTote To Be At All ‘Alliance’ Tracks May 30, 2014 The Woodbine Entertainment Group announced on Friday, May 30 that AmTote, the betting tote machines already prevalent at Woodbine Racetrack and Mohawk Racetrack, will be deployed at all Ontario racetr...
The Future Of Off-Track Wagering April 25, 2014 "It's about convenience, it's about distribution, it's about going to the customer and trying to deliver that. And it's really become a big part of our business."
Eaves Opens Up April 09, 2014 Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves has opened up in regard to the cancellation of the Slots-at-Racetracks program, the Province’s new funding agreement, and the future of the On...
Grand River’s Season Announced April 03, 2014 Grand River Raceway’s live harness racing season will consist of 48 dates in 2014. The recent announcement from the Ontario Racing Commission confirmed approved race dates for nine Standardbred tracks...
GCGC On Standardbred Alliance April 02, 2014 On Wednesday, April 2, the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. issued a press release regarding the company joining the Standardbred Alliance in the Province of Ontario.
Flamboro Announces Schedule April 02, 2014 Officials with Flamboro Downs would like to advise horsepeople and racing fans that the track’s April/May race schedule has been posted on its website.
Historic Night At WFD April 01, 2014 The first race of the newly formed Ontario Standardbred Racing Alliance took place on Tuesday night at The Raceway at Western Fair District in London, Ontario.