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In: Horse Racing - Friday, July 24, 2020
Industry Notice: Potential source of positive tests for capsaicin.
On July 20, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a Notice to Industry concerning a number of horses in Ontario who have received a positive test for capsaicin over the past several weeks. As noted, the AGCO’s priority is to conduct a fair and independent investigation to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of...
In: Cannabis - Wednesday, July 22, 2020
End of Cannabis Emergency Order and the conclusion of curbside pick-up and delivery
On April 7, 2020, the Ontario government made an emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to support the cannabis retail sector through the COVID-19 pandemic, temporarily allowing authorized cannabis retail stores to offer delivery and...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Grand River Agricultural Society to amend the 2020 race date schedule for Grand River Raceway (Grand River).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Grand River
Revised Date(s)
Add: Friday...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is aware that a number of horses in Ontario, and other jurisdictions in Canada, have received a positive test for capsaicin over the past several weeks.
The AGCO’s Equine Drug Unit is actively investigating these positive tests. As always, our priority is to conduct a fair and...
In: Cannabis - Friday, July 17, 2020
Extension of Emergency Orders permitting Cannabis Delivery and Curbside Pick-Up
While the government has recently announced that emergency orders have been extended to July 29, the order allowing cannabis delivery...
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...
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...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
AGCO Charitable Gaming Update: Expanded Payment Options for Paper-Based Bingo Facilities
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...
In: Alcohol - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Ontario Taking Additional Steps to Support Hospitality Workers and Businesses during COVID Recovery
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...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, June 26, 2020
Industry Notice: Approval of 2020 Post Time Amendment at Fort Erie, Hanover and Kawartha
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).
...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,...
In: Alcohol - Monday, June 22, 2020
Sandy's Law sign must be visible in all areas where alcohol is sold and served, including patios
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...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, June 22, 2020
Industry Notice: Approval of 2020 Post Time Amendment at Hiawatha
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...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Approval of 2020 Race Date Amendment at Mohawk
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)
...In: Horse Racing - Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Industry Notice – Reminder that AGCO Approval Is Required for Trainer Transfers
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...
In: Cannabis - Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Notice to Cannabis Retail Store Owners/Operators on the delegation of regulatory reporting to staff
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...In: Alcohol - Monday, June 8, 2020
Ontario Extending Outdoor Patios to Allow for Social Distancing During COVID-19
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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...