Toronto

Proposed Complex Gaining Momentum

September 23, 2014

On September 15, Pickering Council in Ontario voted 4-3 in favour of an application to re-zone three sections of land which could lead to the erection of the proposed ‘Durham Live’ complex. The propos...

Eaves Opens Up

Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves has opened up in regard to the cancellation of the Slots-at-Racetracks program, the Province’s new funding agreement, and the future of the On...

OLG Releases Remaining Gaming RFPQs

December 12, 2013

On Thursday, December 12, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation launched the remaining Requests for Pre-Qualification (RFPQs) for gaming.

Eaves Issues Letter To Toronto Star

October 30, 2013

On Wednesday, October 30, Woodbine Entertainment Group President and CEO Nick Eaves penned a letter to the editor of the Toronto Star in response to an article the publication ran this past weekend.

WEG’s Renewed Casino Push

October 24, 2013

According to a report, the Woodbine Entertainment Group has contracted a lobbying firm in order to revive the possibility of casino expansion at Woodbine Racetrack.

Vaughan Councillors Vote Against Casino

October 16, 2013

On Tuesday, October 16, Councillors in Vaughan voted 5-4 in favour of not pursing a casino in the city.

T.O. Council Passes E-Bingo Measure

On Thursday, July 18, Toronto City Council voted 35-6 in favour of allowing bingo halls to offer electronic bingo. It has been reported that the measure was passed even though the city 'will likely' s...

Vaughan Announces Casino Conditions

The City of Vaughan has announced the conditions which must be met in order for a casino to be built within its borders.

Can WEG Still Get A Casino?

After last week's surprising turn of events that placed Rideau Carleton Raceway back into the race as the preferred spot for casino expansion in Ottawa, questions continue to swirl around whether Wood...

Ford To Introduce Woodbine Motion

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has announced that he plans to introduce a motion which would see City Council revisit the idea of allowing Woodbine Racetrack to expand to a full casino.

Ottawa Mayor Backs RCR Casino

In a startling about-face on his position regarding casino expansion, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson issued a statement on Monday supporting Rideau Carleton Raceway as his preferred location for casino devel...

Councillors Want To Vote On Woodbine Again

Toronto Councillor Doug Ford has been cited as saying that he would like City Council to revisit its decision to not allow gaming expansion at Woodbine Racetrack. "I’d re-open (the vote) as many times...