Woodbine Racetrack

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...

Report: OLG Payments To Tracks

A report by The Globe and Mail has stated some details regarding payments from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. to Ontario racetracks.

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...

Vaughan Supports Casino Expansion

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.

PSAC Workers Accept OLG Deal

On Tuesday, May 28, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. announced via a brief press release that Public Sector Alliance of Canada (PSAC) employees at the OLG Slots at Woodbine Racetrack have voted to...

PSAC Reaches Tentative OLG Agreement

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) announced on Sunday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for its Slots at Woodbine workers.

Vaughan To Discuss Casino Next Week

It has been reported that the City of Vaughan will reassess its position on the topic of casino expansion next week.

Rest Of GTA Ponders Casino Expansion

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

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

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

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 ...

Council Votes Against Woodbine Casino Expansion; Eaves Reacts

On Tuesday, May 21, Toronto City Council voted by a count of 24-20 to support a motion introduced by Councillor Mike Layton to oppose expanding the current gaming offerings at Woodbine Racetrack.