Vaughan Supports Casino Expansion May 29, 2013 On Tuesday, May 28, Vaughan City Council voted in favour of supporting casino expansion within its borders, while Markham City Council voted against the initiative.
Could Windsor Race Again? May 25, 2013 Reports out of Windsor indicate that the owners of the now-shuttered Windsor Raceway are not necessarily counting out racing again at the Essex County five-eighths mile oval.
GCGC Has Transitional Funding Deals May 24, 2013 Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) announced Friday that it has signed definitive agreements with the Government of Ontario for horse racing transition funding.
Vaughan To Discuss Casino Next Week May 23, 2013 It has been reported that the City of Vaughan will reassess its position on the topic of casino expansion next week.
Bain "Satisfied" With Wynne's Efforts May 23, 2013 Although the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Group has yet to hear from the Ontario Racing Commission regarding the 10 days of live racing at the Leamington Fairgrounds that it has applied for, Tom Bain has s...
Rest Of GTA Ponders Casino Expansion May 22, 2013 With Tuesday's unexpected vote by Toronto City Council that Woodbine Racetrack will not be allowed to undergo casino gaming expansion, the topic of casino expansion in the Greater Toronto Area now shi...
Wynne, Godfrey Disagreed On Racing May 22, 2013 Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has publicly stated two of the reasons why Paul Godfrey was removed as the chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, and a difference in how each individual e...
Bringing Racing Back Into OLG May 22, 2013 While the interview was taped just hours prior to Thursday's bombshell announcement that Paul Godfrey had been fired as the Chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the discussion between ...
WEG Shocked And Disappointed May 21, 2013 Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is disappointed with today’s vote by Toronto City Council against expanded gaming at Woodbine, which threatens the province’s entire horse racing industry. Now, WEG ...
Comparing SARP To Resort Casinos May 21, 2013 Steve Buist of The Hamilton Spectator has written an article that compares the financial productivity of Ontario's destination casinos to the former slots-at-racetracks program. His report finds that ...
Ontario NDP To Support Budget May 21, 2013 On Tuesday, May 21, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath announced that her party will support the Ontario Liberal Party's provincial budget, thus averting an election.
Province's New Hosting Fee Formula May 21, 2013 Ontario's Ministry of Finance has released the updated hosting-fee formula for municipalities that play host to an Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. gaming facility.
