It has been reported that the Rex Hotel, a historic and popular restaurant in Welland, Ont., will once again be simulcasting horse racing.

An article by the Welland Tribune explains that Bruno Carusetta, the owner of the Rex Hotel, was forced to stop simulcasting horse racing in 2011. According to the report, Carusetta has reached a deal with the Woodbine Entertainment Group that will see simulcasting return to the restaurant.

“It was popular. There was a lot of disappointment on the part of people when it stopped,” he was quoted as saying, adding, “I told them (WEG) we have anxious clientele in Welland.”

The article states that there will be not be pari-mutuel tellers on site, but there will be touch-screen, self-serve terminals.

“They’re very up to date and easy to use,” he said, adding that staff has been trained to assist with any issues anyone may have.

The report also explains that the restaurant has also added two walls of flat-screen TVs to broadcast the races.

‘The Rex,’ located at 346 King St., is family-owned and operated since 1915, and can be reached by phone at 905-734-4752. To visit the restaurant online, click here.

(With files from the Welland Tribune)