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In: General - Friday, December 8, 2023
iAGCO online services will be offline from Saturday, December 9, from 9 AM to Sunday, December 10, 2 PM
Please be advised that iAGCO online services will be offline from Saturday, December 9, 9 AM to Sunday, December 10, 2 PM, 2023.
All services offered through the iAGCO portal (including licence renewals, new applications, inquiries, complaints and objections) will not be available during that time.
Anyone wishing to...
In: General - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
AGCO Selected as One of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2024
We’re delighted to share with you today that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024. This annual designation recognizes employers for providing outstanding workplaces and best-practices for their employees.
Each year, winners are evaluated and selected...
In: Cannabis - Wednesday, November 29, 2023
All cannabis retailers in Ontario will be subject to new standards related to regulatory reporting requirements by April 1, 2024
Since 2019, the AGCO and the OCS have been implementing a new Point-of-Sale (POS) Data Reporting Platform to automate and standardize monthly regulatory reporting processes for licensed cannabis stores.
The solution is designed to help reduce the burden on retailers of manual data collection and improve operational efficiencies for...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, November 27, 2023
Industry Notice: Approval of 2023 Post Time Amendment at Western Fair
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2023 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Post Time(s)...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, November 9, 2023
AGCO issues $150,000 in penalties to PointsBet for violations of internet gaming responsible gambling standards
Toronto ON – The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued PointsBet Canada Operations 1 Inc., a registered internet gaming operator, a Notice of Monetary Penalty totaling $150,000 for failing to meet Ontario’s responsible gambling requirements.
The penalty relates to several alleged violations of...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, November 2, 2023
Industry Notice: Reminder that Spyder 3D is Withdrawn from Approved USTA Sulky List
To protect the safety of equine and human athletes, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reminding all Standardbred horse racing participants that the Spyder 3D race bike is not permitted for use in racing due to safety concerns raised by the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA).
Effective June 1, 2023, the USTA made the...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, October 23, 2023
Industry Notice: Breathalyzer Rules Reinstated to Ensure Safety of Racing
Effective November 17, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reinstating breathalyzer testing for horseracing participants in Safety Sensitive Positions, including drivers, jockeys, valets, and track maintenance personnel to ensure continued safety.
When the Ontario government lifted the COVID-19 provincial...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, October 13, 2023
AGCO Suspends Standardbred Trainer Anthony Beaton Over Misconduct Allegations
To safeguard the integrity of horse racing and to prioritize the well-being and safety of racehorses, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended Anthony Beaton, a standardbred trainer, for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of racing effective as of October 13, 2023.
After receiving complaints, the AGCO’...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, September 13, 2023
AGCO issues $80,000 penalty related to dealer cheat scheme at Woodbine Casino
Toronto ON – The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (“Casino Woodbine”) with notice of a Monetary Penalty totaling $80,000, following allegations of a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme at Toronto’s Woodbine Casino.
In April 2023, the Ontario...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Tuesday, August 29, 2023
AGCO to ban athletes in Ontario’s igaming advertising to protect minors
Toronto ON - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming to prohibit the use of athletes in internet gaming (igaming) advertising and marketing in Ontario. The standards have also been strengthened to restrict the use of celebrities who would likely be expected to appeal to...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, August 28, 2023
Industry Notice: Temporary Revision to the Rules of Racing Regarding Equine Blood Sample Collection
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is temporarily amending a rule in the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Rules of Racing, effective immediately. The rule regarding blood sample collection from a horse for TCO2 testing will no longer specify the number or type of test tubes used for collection.
This...
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Toronto ON – The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Apollo Entertainment Ltd. (Apollo) with a Notice of Monetary Penalty totaling $100,000 for failing to meet Ontario’s responsible gambling requirements.
The penalty relates to multiple alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions...
In: General - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
AGCO Announces Appointment of Chief Superintendent Craig Abrams, Investigation and Enforcement Bureau
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce that Chief Superintendent Craig Abrams has been appointed Bureau Commander of the Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), effective August 21, 2023. Ontario is one of the few jurisdictions in the world that has a dedicated and fully integrated police bureau...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, July 31, 2023
Approval of 2023 Post Time Amendment at Fort Erie and Mohawk
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium to amend post times of the 2023 race date schedule for Fort Erie Racetrack (Fort Erie).
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of...
Following its recent engagement, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is moving ahead with a proposal supporting the expansion of 50/50 electronic raffle (e-raffle) ticket sales in Ontario. When implemented, this expansion will permit hospital foundation 50/50 e-raffle tickets to be sold in Ontario convenience stores by retail...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Forestell as Chair of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Forestell is a sitting member of the AGCO Board, having first been appointed in December 2018. Over his last four and a half years on the AGCO Board, he has been a strong advocate for...
Lalit Aggarwal, the Chair of the AGCO’s Board of Directors, has announced his resignation from his role with the agency to spend more time with his family and to focus on his business affairs. The Board’s Vice-Chair, Heidi Reinhart, has assumed the Chair’s responsibilities in the interim. Ms. Reinhart joined the Board of the AGCO in October...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, July 13, 2023
AGCO suspends trainer and issues monetary penalties relating to the suspicious death of a racehorse
Toronto, ON – In order to protect the integrity of horse racing in Ontario and prioritize the wellbeing and safety of racehorses, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued monetary penalties totaling $11,000 and a three-year suspension to a standardbred trainer.
Following an AGCO inspection into the suspicious...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Grand River Raceway Corporation to amend the 2023 race date schedules for Grand River Raceway (Grand River).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Grand River
Revised Date(s)
Add: Monday September 25, 2023
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