OLG, Ajax Downs Reach Tentative Deal February 26, 2013 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has announced that it has reached a lease agreement in principle with the operators of Ajax Downs.
Burgess: Reinstate SARP February 26, 2013 Robert Burgess has renewed his call for the slots-at-racetracks program to be left in effect beyond its scheduled March 31, 2013 termination date.
Ontario's Big Gamble February 25, 2013 Sun News Network has examined the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp.'s controversial gaming plan in a special three-part series, and what could be the most contentious strategy item is still yet to hi...
WFD To Announce Gaming Partner? February 25, 2013 "We are very close to one. Not one that we can publicize yet, there's still some work to be done, but we're very close."
Flamboro Deals Imminent? February 20, 2013 The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. and Flamboro Downs are reportedly "extremely close" to signing a lease agreement, according to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs hors...
Can Wynne Sway Rural Ontario? February 20, 2013 As the province's new Premier and Minister of Agriculture, Kathleen Wynne has made it clear she and the Liberal Party need to reconnect with rural Ontario in order to stay in power. According to an aw...
Wynne Speaks On Horse Racing February 15, 2013 Kathleen Wynne officially addressed the province's horse racing industry in her capacity as Ontario's Premier on Thursday.
Hamilton Council Backs Flamboro February 14, 2013 On Thursday, February 14, Hamilton City Council voted unanimously that any new casino development should go to the Flamboro Downs location. But there's a catch.
OMAFRA Update; OHRIA Responds February 14, 2013 "I can't speak for our Board, I can only speak for me, we are getting very, very close to the point of losing our industry and I think we have to take whatever measures are necessary and spend whateve...
WEG Announces Restructuring February 13, 2013 On Wednesday, February 13, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced that it has undertaken a "significant restructuring of its operating model" after a large, unspecified amount of its employees wer...
Wynne Sworn In As Ontario Premier February 11, 2013 On Monday, February 11, Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne was officially sworn in as Premier of Ontario during a ceremony at the provincial Legislature where she announced her executive council.
OSS Sustaining Payments Due March 15 February 11, 2013 The Ontario Racing Commission announced today that the three-year-old Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) sustaining payment of $700 will be due on March 15, 2013.