Regulations

Horses behind the gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

AGCO Issues Notice Regarding Qualifiers

On Friday (June 30), Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an update on the use of certain medications for horses participating in workouts or qualifiers.

Horses behing the starting gate under the lights at Woodbine Mohawk Park

AGCO Racehorse Welfare Initiatives Now In Effect

As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario’s racehorses and enhance the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has made the following changes within the R...

Horses behing the starting gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

AGCO Announces Four Racehorse Welfare Initiatives

As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario’s racehorses and enhance the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is introducing changes within the Rules of ...

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Amendment To B.C. Preference Date Rule

January 25, 2023

The B.C. Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch has made an amendment to the Rules Of Racing regarding declarations and eligibility of horses.

Betting Regulations Amended

February 10, 2017

On Friday, February 10, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency issued a memorandum to the industry stating that it has made an amendment to the pari-mutuel betting supervision regulations.

Pari-Mutuel Withholding Changes Filed

December 29, 2016

The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued newly proposed regulations relating to withholding and reporting with respect to pari-mutuel winnings.

Final AGCO Roundtable In Ottawa

December 05, 2016

The final AGCO roundtable with horsepeople on a review of the Rules of Racing will take place on Monday, December 12 at Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Model Rules Modifications Approved

September 19, 2016

An updated version (6.3) of the ARCI’s Model Rules of Racing is now available on the association’s website on the Model Rules and Standards page.

Rules Amended In New York State

August 09, 2016

On Tuesday, August 9, the New York State Gaming Commission announced the adoption of three amendments relating to the use of hopples, coupled entries, and claiming rules.

Sample Residue Release Policy Revised

August 03, 2016

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has reviewed its document, 'CPMA Policy Paper P-006, Sample Residue Release' and revised the policy to add greater clarity.

Out-Of-Competition Rule Revision Efforts

The Model Rules Committee of the ARCI has moved closer to a revision of the Model Rules to facilitate an expansion of out-of-competition testing by forming a subgroup of regulators involving several i...

CPMA Unveils Regulatory Amendments

The proposed amendments to the ‘Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations’ have been pre-published in the ‘Canada Gazette,’ Part 1, as of June 11, 2016 for a 45-day comment period.

New Rules Proposed After Investigation

November 23, 2015

On Monday, November 23, the New York State Gaming Commission announced it will pursue 'sweeping' equine drug medication regulations in the wake of its investigation into allegations against the practi...