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AGCO horse racing licensees are reminded that licensing applications and renewals have moved online. All AGCO transactions, including adding a horse to the Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) program in Ontario, must be completed through the iAGCO online portal at www.agco.ca/iAGCO.
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Several racetracks, including Mohawk Park and Fort Erie, have begun issuing Access Rights Cards to participants as a new form of identification for admittance to horse racing restricted areas.
Mohawk Park began issuing Access Rights Cards to all Standardbred participants on June 1, as the new form of identification for admittance to...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Single event sports betting will be introduced into the Ontario gaming market
On June 22, 2021, Bill C-218, also known as the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, was passed by the Senate of Canada. The bill, which amends Canada’s Criminal Code to legalize single event sports betting in the country, will become law following Royal Assent. Until now, it was only legal in Canada to bet on parlays, which are bets on...
In: Alcohol - Friday, June 18, 2021
Regulations under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 posted to Regulatory Registry
Earlier today, the government posted proposed regulations for the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) on the province’s Regulatory Registry.
The LLCA received Royal Assent in December 2019 and sets out the legislative...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
AGCO seeks input on its approach to igaming compliance
Today, the AGCO launched the third stage of its engagement with igaming stakeholders in support of the agency’s ongoing development of a regulatory framework for Ontario’s competitive and regulated igaming market.
This is part of the series of regulatory engagement opportunities that the AGCO is committed to undertaking with...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application to amend the 2021 race date schedule made by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society for Hanover Raceway (Hanover) and by RIC (KDHR) Inc. for Kawartha Downs (Kawartha). The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application to amend post times...
In: General - Wednesday, June 9, 2021
What Ontario’s Move to Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen means for AGCO Licensees
On May 20, 2021, the Ontario Government released a three-step ...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Approval of 2021 Post Time Amendment at Mohawk, Race Date Variance and Post Time Amendment at Woodbine
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for Mohawk Park (Mohawk) and Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine). The Registrar has also approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to vary the 2021 race date schedule for...
In: Horse Racing - Tuesday, June 1, 2021
2021 Return to Racing Updates to Temporary Standardbred Rule Amendments
The Ontario government’s Stay-at-Home order is in place until at least June 2, 2021, with the potential for racing to resume on June 14, 2021.
In anticipation of racing potentially resuming upon expiry of the order, the following revisions have been made to the Standardbred Rules of Racing.
Pursuant to s. 2 of the...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, May 28, 2021
Reminder: Revision to the Rules of Racing to Lower TCO2 Thresholds Starting June 1, 2021
On June 1, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will implement the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) recommendation to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).
The AGCO will lower the thresholds for TCO2 from 37mmol/L to 36mmol/L, and from 39mmol/L to 38mmol/L for horses registered in the Exercise...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, May 21, 2021
AGCO reminds horse people of the importance of strict biosecurity measures
The AGCO has noted that Standardbred horses at Red Shores Racetrack in PEI have tested positive for Strangles.
Strangles is a highly contagious and serious infection of horses and other equines caused by the bacterium, ...
In: General - Friday, May 21, 2021
The Ontario Government Released a Three-Step Roadmap to Reopen the Province
Yesterday, the Ontario Government released a three-step plan to gradually lift public health measures and safely reopen the province. For detailed information on the measures planned for each of the three steps, please consult the government’s...
The Ontario government’s Stay-at-Home order is in place until at least June 2, 2021. The AGCO is awaiting government direction regarding what types of activities will be permitted to occur after this date.
In the meantime, the AGCO would like to issue a reminder that race horses cannot be entered to race until they are properly...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, May 19, 2021
AGCO launches discussion paper on igaming eligibility
The AGCO continues to provide input opportunities to engage with industry stakeholders with an interest in internet gaming (igaming) in Ontario on key technical components of the igaming framework.
Today, the AGCO launched a new engagement opportunity on its engagement portal for stakeholders to provide feedback on the eligibility...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, May 3, 2021
Revision to the Rules of Racing to Lower TCO2 Thresholds Starting June 1, 2021
On June 1, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will implement the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) decision to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).
The AGCO will lower the thresholds for TCO2 from 37mmol/L to 36mmol/L, and from 39mmol/L to 38mmol/L for horses registered in the Exercise Induced...
Independent Testing Labs (ITLs) can now start their application via the iAGCO online portal to be registered as a Gaming-Related Supplier. Upon registration, ITLs will be able to provide services in the emerging competitive internet gaming (igaming) market in Ontario...
In: Alcohol - Saturday, April 17, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke liquor licence of Family Kitchen, Leamington, for non-compliance
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Family Kitchen located at 73 Erie Street South, Leamington, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. At the same time, the Registrar has also issued a ...
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is temporarily deleting Standardbred Rule 15.09(a) which requires that horses who are claimed in Ontario only race at tracks in the province for 60 days after being claimed, otherwise risking a monetary penalty or suspension.
To support industry participants and...
Earlier today, the Ontario Government announced new public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. More information is available in the government’s news release.
The changes include limits on construction...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Industry Notice: Racing Licensing and Submission Reminder
AGCO horse racing licensing applications and renewals have moved online. All AGCO transactions, including adding a horse to the Exercise Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH) program in Ontario, must be completed through the iAGCO online portal at www.agco.ca/iAGCO. For more information, see...