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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) recently launched an engagement with industry stakeholders, with a focus on two potential amendments to the Registrar’s Standards for Cannabis Retail Stores (the Standards) related ...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend the 2023 race date schedules for Mohawk Park (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Tuesday September 26, 2023
Total: 1 ...
Toronto ON - In order to protect the public interest and ensure Ontario’s internet gaming (igaming) market operates responsibly and with integrity, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has served BV Gaming Limited and Fitzdares Canada Limited with Notices of Monetary Penalty totaling $30,000 for alleged...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
AGCO wins NAGRA’s Excellence in Gaming Regulation Award
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been awarded the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) Excellence in Gaming Regulation Award for its work developing and implementing the regulatory framework for Ontario’s new open and competitive internet gaming (igaming) market that launched in April 2022...
In: Alcohol - Friday, June 9, 2023
Summer Reminder to Liquor Licensees: Requirements and Permissible Activities
Note: As announced on June 30, 2023, the AGCO is extending the period to complete Smart Serve recertification. Certificates with an expiry date between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2023 remain valid until September 1, ...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend the 2023 race date schedules for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Thursday August 31, 2023
Total...
The health and welfare of equine athletes 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 – including air quality – and how it will impact racehorses is in keeping with this mandate.
Environment Canada has issued a...
In: Cannabis - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
AGCO launches call for additional cannabis retail training program proposals
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is launching an open call for cannabis retail training programs.
Currently, the only approved training program is CannSell. Through this open call process, interested entities can submit an application for approval of their proposed cannabis training program in Ontario. Up to two...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, June 5, 2023
Industry Notice — Four Racehorse Welfare Initiatives Now in Effect
As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario’s racehorses and enhance the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has made the following changes within the Rules of Racing to promote the welfare of equine athletes.
The AGCO engaged with industry stakeholders including horsepersons’...
We’re making changes to our website to improve the user experience – and we want you to help us make it better!
We’re conducting one-hour personal interviews. Selected participants will be able to share their experience and ideas on making the AGCO website simpler and...
In: Alcohol - Friday, May 5, 2023
AGCO moves to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant in Kitchener
Toronto ON –The Deputy Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant, located at 91 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON. The Deputy Registrar has reasonable grounds to believe that the licence holder will not carry on business in accordance...
On April 19, 2023, the City of Mississauga opted in to permitting authorized cannabis retail stores in its municipality. As the open market for cannabis retail stores grows in Ontario, the AGCO continues to work steadily to ensure that they can open and operate with...
Toronto ON - In order to protect the public interest and ensure Ontario’s internet gaming (igaming) market operates responsibly and with integrity, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has served three AGCO-registered internet gaming operators with Notices of Monetary Penalty for alleged infractions of the...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, April 13, 2023
Industry Notice — Alternative Starting Gate Practices Guidelines
Applies to Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse
As of June 5, 2023 new Thoroughbred Rule 17.02.01 will prohibit any aspect of a starting gate personnel’s technique, equipment, and/or method or practice which, in the opinion of the Stewards, may cause harm to the horse or may be contrary to a horse’s welfare.
This new rule...
At the one-year anniversary of Ontario’s regulated internet gaming (igaming) market, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is proposing a change to internet gambling Advertising Standards, with the goal of further minimizing potential harm to youth and children.
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Toronto, Ontario – Just one year since the launch of Ontario’s open internet gaming (igaming) market, new research shows the considerable success the province has had shifting players from gambling on unregulated sites to regulated sites that comply with Ontario’s high standards of game integrity and player protections.
According to...
Note: As announced on June 30, 2023, the AGCO is extending the period to complete Smart Serve recertification. Certificates with an expiry date between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2023 remain valid until September 1, ...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend the 2023 race date schedules for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Saturday April 15, Sunday April 16, Thursday May 11...
The AGCO would like to remind all horse racing industry participants that access to restricted racetrack facilities such as the paddock, as well as racetrack stabling and training areas, is strictly limited to individuals with a current AGCO licence in good standing.
All licensees are required to present their AGCO licence (...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2023 race date schedule for Mohawk Park (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk Revised Post Time(s) Saturday April 1, 2023 Post Time: 6:00 p.m. (change...