Groundbreaking For Belleville Casino April 05, 2016 Details regarding a groundbreaking ceremony for the new casino in Belleville, Ont. have been announced.
Western Fair Redesign Ideas Pitched March 30, 2016 Have you ever looked at an existing racetrack complex and imagined what it could be like if you had the ability to redesign it? For example, maybe pop a hotel up over here, or erect a parking garage t...
New Funding Agreement For Alberta March 19, 2016 Alberta's Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Joe Ceci announced a new 10-year funding agreement for the provincial horse racing industry at a press conference on Saturday, March 19 at...
Belleville Casino Deal Finalized January 29, 2016 A deal to bring a casino to Belleville was struck earlier this week, as local councillors were at city hall to make it official.
‘Durham Live’ Threatening Ajax Downs January 18, 2016 Officials in the Town of Ajax are concerned that if the proposed Durham Live Entertainment Centre in neighbouring Pickering is selected by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. for the site of a casino...
Florida Horsepeople Fighting Back January 04, 2016 The United Florida Horsemen, a group representing equine racing breeds in the state, has announced that it is reaching out to local politicians to fight the proposed ‘decoupling’ issue that is threate...
Pennacchio On Florida Gaming Deal December 15, 2015 “This is just a money grab by the casinos. That’s all it is.”
Gaming Without Racing In Florida? December 09, 2015 It has been reported that the Seminole Tribe has reached a massive, multi-billion-dollar deal with Florida Governor Rick Scott that could, in part, see pari-mutuel operators in the state offer expande...
Red Mile Instant Racing Opens September 14, 2015 Officials with the Red Mile characterized the opening of the track’s Instant Racing facility this past Saturday (September 12) as a soft opening, but have stated that the first day of operation went w...
Woodbine Casino Expansion Approved July 08, 2015 Toronto City Council has voted in favour of a casino gaming expansion at Woodbine Racetrack, according to reports.
Full Council To Vote On Expansion July 02, 2015 In an evening vote on Tuesday, June 30, The City of Toronto’s Executive Committee voted 10-3 in support of a city report that conditionally calls for a potential expansion of casino gaming at Woodbine...
Fraser Downs Becomes Elements June 25, 2015 On Wednesday, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced the launch of Elements Casino, set to open this winter. Elements Casino will replace the existing Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino. What does...