Ohio Rejects Racetrack Plans March 14, 2013 With the conclusion that the live horse racing product hasn't been emphasized enough, the Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) has rejected plans for two racetracks in the state.
Kitchener Eyeing Possible Casino? March 14, 2013 It has been reported that the City of Kitchener may consider declaring itself a willing host municipality for casino expansion under the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s gaming modernization plan.
Another OLG RFPQ Process Closes March 14, 2013 On Thursday, March 14, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. issued a release stating that its Request for Pre-Qualification for the Ontario North Gaming Bundle has closed.
Hudak Presents PC Path For Ontario Horse Racing; OHRIA Responds March 14, 2013 On Thursday, March 14, PC Leader Tim Hudak will formally present his white paper on agriculture and rural Ontario in Guelph, Ont., with part of that paper outlining his party's vision for the future o...
Municipality To OLG: Pay For Referendum March 13, 2013 It has been reported that an Ontario municipality that is considering becoming a willing host to a casino under the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s gaming modernization plan has asked the provincia...
MP Del Mastro Chastises Wynne's Government Over Kawartha Situation March 13, 2013 In a release issued Wednesday, March 13, Progressive Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro, who is from Peterborough, Ont. and is currently the Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Ha...
Leal: No KD Counter-Offer? March 13, 2013 According to MPP Jeff Leal, Minister of Rural Affairs for the Province of Ontario, the horse-racing transitional panel was willing to listen to a counter offer from Kawartha Downs owner/operator Harve
CNE Issues Cease & Desist Letter March 13, 2013 According to a report, officials with the Canadian National Exhibition have sent a cease and desist letter to MGM and Cadillac Fairview.
Leslie On OLG Re-Integration: "It's A Great First Step" March 13, 2013 "I don't think it's a smokescreen. Naturally we've got concerns about the specifics about what that's going to mean because that hasn't been clarified yet."
Rally Planned At Kawartha Downs March 12, 2013 No Casino in The City is rallying at Kawartha Downs on Thursday at noon to lobby to keep the racetrack and slots in Cavan-Monaghan and out of Peterborough.
Future Of Dresden Uncertain March 12, 2013 “We're still hoping something at the eleventh hour comes through and actually saves racing because with so many jobs and lives at stake you just kind of hope that it's going to go (ahead).”
Toronto Casino Decision Delayed; Godfrey Discusses Process March 12, 2013 In a report that flew under the radar late last week, it was announced that the vote that would've seen Toronto City Council decide whether it wanted to take the first step toward the possibility of c...
