While the government has recently announced that emergency orders have been extended to July 29, the order allowing cannabis delivery...

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On March 28, 2020, the Ontario government issued an emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than...

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On March 18, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it would be extending by three months the term of all the active liquor, gaming and cannabis licences, authorizations and...

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July 2020 – In line with our commitment to supporting the Charitable Gaming sector, the AGCO will now permit the acceptance of credit cards, as well as debit cards, for charitable gaming transactions at paper-based bingo facilities, on a temporary basis during the pandemic. This was an industry suggestion and is intended to provide some...

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The Ontario government is amending liquor laws to provide consumers with more delivery options and allow boat operators with liquor sales licences to temporarily sell and serve alcohol while their boat is docked. These changes, which come into effect today, are designed to support the recovery of workers and businesses as Ontario’s...

The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the applications to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule made by Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium for Fort Erie Racetrack (Fort Erie), Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society for Hanover Raceway (Hanover) and RIC (KDHR) Inc. for Kawartha Downs (Kawartha).

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The AGCO would like to remind trainers, assistant trainers, owners and veterinarians that the temporary process of making submissions by email to vetclerks@agco.ca to add or remove a horse to or from the Exercise Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH) Program in Ontario will end on July 1,...

As the Government of Ontario continues to allow more regions to enter Stage 2 of reopening, the AGCO would like to remind those liquor sales licensees who are permitted to open, that in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria to temporarily extend an existing patio or open a new one, licensees are also required to comply with all other...

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The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by 405730 Ontario Limited to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule for Hiawatha Horse Park & Entertainment Centre (Hiawatha).

The Registrar has approved the following:

Hiawatha

Revised Post Time(s)

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The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and how it will impact the racehorse is in keeping with this mandate.

In view of the weather expected over the next few days, the AGCO has...

The Registrar has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to  the 2020 race date schedule for Mohawk Park (Mohawk).

The Registrar has approved the following:

Mohawk

Revised Date(s)

 

 

Delete: Wednesday July 1, 2020

Total: 1 date(s)

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In light of the recent US indictments related to allegations that racehorses had been given performance-enhancing drugs, the AGCO is reminding trainers that, to be eligible to race, they must obtain an approved trainer transfer for any horse coming from a trainer who is suspended in any jurisdiction.

With the launch of iAGCO,...

June 2020 – In response to requests from the charitable gaming sector, the AGCO has increased flexibility for Bingo Revenue Model licensees wanting to run a media bingo while facilities are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Once approved, Hall Charity Associations together with bingo hall operators can proceed...

To make it easier for cannabis retailers to delegate regulatory reporting to their staff, the AGCO is providing you with the option to set up a store-specific iAGCO account for reporting purposes.

To set up an iAGCO account for reporting purposes:

Create a new email account to use for regulatory reporting Register the...
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The Ontario government will allow restaurants and bars to temporarily extend outdoor patio spaces to safely accommodate patrons and staff once licensed establishments are permitted to fully reopen for business. This action will help support hospitality sector workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

As...

The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the applications to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedules made by Picov Downs Inc. for Ajax Downs (Ajax) and by Woodbine Entertainment Group for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).

The Registrar has approved the application made by Dresden Agricultural Society to the...

To assist cannabis retail store owners/operators in the safe, responsible disposal, destruction and recycling of cannabis contained within certain types of vapour products, the AGCO has amended the Registrar’s Standards for Cannabis Retail Stores.

The AGCO recognizes that, with the introduction of vapour products such as disposable...

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Effective today, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that horses not currently in isolation can now exit Woodbine Racetrack. There have been no EHV-1 transmissions outside of Barn 12 in the past 14 days.

One horse in Barn 10 had tested positive and was isolated. All of the remaining horses in Barn 10 tested...

On May 26, 2020, the Registrar announced a number of Temporary Rule Amendments associated with the return to racing. These amendments were developed in consultation with industry representatives in order...

To participate in racing in Ontario, licensees must:

Ensure they hold a valid licence Know their AGCO licence number so their licence status can be verified in iAGCO Be prepared to provide government photo identification to verify their identity

With the launch of iAGCO services, the AGCO no longer issues AGCO horse...

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