Can Rideau Host A Casino? November 23, 2012 Is Rideau Carleton Raceway still a possible casino location? While reports published Friday night seemed to drop the track from the equation, the OLG states that is not the case.
Duncan Adds Government Services November 23, 2012 On Friday Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his recommendation that Finance Minister Dwight Duncan also add the role of Minister of Government Services, the ministry that holds the Ontario Racing Comm...
Fort Erie Applies For Race Dates November 22, 2012 According to reports, the Ontario Racing Commission has received a 2013 race date application from Fort Erie Raceway.
Ajax/OLG Agreement Reached November 19, 2012 Ajax Treasurer Rob Ford has commented on Town Council approving a new gaming agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
Windsor Raceway Remembered November 19, 2012 Horsemen, employees and fans of the now-shuttered Windsor Raceway congregated last night (Sunday, November 18) in Tecumseth at Canadian Legion Branch 594 to reflect on what was a great run at the hist...
Does An Election Mean No Casinos? November 18, 2012 Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod has gone on record stating that her party is committed to keeping the Slots-At-Racetracks program if they win the next election, according to a report in the Ottawa Su...
A Tale Of Two Owners November 17, 2012 The Saturday edition of the Toronto Star profiles two Ontario owners adversely affected by the government's decision to cut the slots-at-racetracks program in 2013.
Ottawa/OLG Agree To New Deal November 14, 2012 It has been reported that Ottawa City Council has agreed on a new revenue-sharing deal between itself and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. The deal has to do with the split of revenue from slot ma...
$893 Million To Bingo Operators? November 14, 2012 While speaking to the Canadian Club of Toronto on Tuesday, Rod Phillips, President and CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, spoke glowingly about the OLG’s Modernization plan. In doing s...
COSA On Standardbred Group Meeting November 09, 2012 The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) issued a release Friday, Nov. 9 on the Standardbred stakeholder meetings held earlier this week regarding the OMAFRA Panel Report.
ORC Announces Measures To Determine 2013 Race Dates November 09, 2012 The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced measures to begin the process of determining the 2013 race date schedule, and to facilitate the continuance of pari-mutuel wagering beginn...
OLG Bows To Hamilton Pressure November 09, 2012 It has been reported that Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. President and CEO Rod Phillips will be giving the City of Hamilton more time to decide whether or not it wants to be a willing host municipal...