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Horwath Seeks Fort Erie Support

October 20, 2017

During a media scrum this week at the Fort Erie Race Track, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said that a long-term solution for racing at the historic Fort Erie track and the entire provincial racing...

Brown: Court Documents "Explosive"

October 18, 2017

Ontario PC Party leader Patrick Brown has commented on the documents filed in the Standardbred breeders lawsuit against the province of Ontario and the OLG that planned for the "collapse" of the horse...

Breeders' Lawsuit Hearing Monday

Court proceedings took place on Monday, June 19 in Guelph, Ont., as the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. were looking to have summonses for 13 witnesses – including Don Dru...

OLG Launches Champion Raceway

The OLG is "continuing to help build excitement and expand awareness about horse racing in Ontario" by launching a new horse-themed game on PlayOLG called Champion Raceway.

Ontario Breeders Lawsuit Continues

Trot Insider has received an update on the status of the legal proceedings between a group of Ontario breeders against the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corp. (OLG).

Florida Decoupling Bill Moves Forward

On Thursday, March 30 in Florida, decoupling legislation Senate Bill 8 was advanced via a vote of 32-6. The bill would allow slot machines to be introduced to existing pari-mutuel locations, and would...

Positive Comments From Plainridge

Plainridge Park Casino Director of Racing Steve O’Toole has shared some of the positive news that has come from the track since it introduced slot-machine gaming into the fold.

Gaming Bill Advances In Illinois

The Illinois Senate on Tuesday advanced SB7, the much-anticipated big gaming bill, which would allow slots at the racetracks.

Open Letter To SC's Ontario Members

December 19, 2016

The following is an open letter penned by Dan Gall, Standardbred Canada's President & CEO, to the organization's Ontario-based members.

COSA Supports Funding Plan

December 09, 2016

On Friday (Dec. 9), the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) issued the following statement in support of the long-term funding model proposed by Ontario Racing.

Western Fair Supports Funding Plan

December 02, 2016

The following is a letter sent by Western Fair Association’s President and CEO Hugh Mitchell to Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa confirming his support, as well as Western Fair's, for the minist...

New Tioga Casino Opens Friday

November 30, 2016

After a gaming license pursuit that has spanned more than three years, Tioga Downs has announced it will officially open the new casino to the public on Friday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.

First Consultation Round Concludes

November 22, 2016

The seventh and final consultation session regarding the proposed long-term funding framework for Ontario's horse racing industry took place on Tuesday (Nov. 22) in Milton, Ont.