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Ajax Downs Slots Deal Announced

October 9, 2018:

It was announced this morning (Tuesday, Oct. 9) that a deal has been struck which will allow slot machine gaming to continue at Ajax Downs until at least 2026....read on

Whitby Turns Down Ajax's Offer

September 13, 2012:

It has been reported that on September 10, members of the Whitby Council voted 6-2 in favour of spurning Ajax's recent slots revenue-sharing proposition in order to declare itself a willing host municipality for the OLG's controversial gaming modernization plan....read on

Smith Sounds Off On Liberals' "Divisive Casino Policy"

August 1, 2012:

Over the past few weeks, more and more stories have been coming out in the mainstream media in regard to the Ontario Liberal Government's gaming modernization process pitting neighbouring municipalities against each other for potential gaming revenue. At least one MPP, Todd Smith, has had enough....read on

Gaming Changes Causing Big Waves East Of Toronto

July 30, 2012:

Ontario gaming-related news from jurisdictions to the east of Toronto has received quite a bit of ink over the past few days. First and foremost, Belleville Councillor Jodie Jenkins has reissued his demand for information on the potential economic impact of a gaming facility in the city. Jenkins has been quoted as saying, “The OLG is asking the city to conduct public consultations on a project for which there are few details and no numbers.”...read on