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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to remind the horse racing industry that under the provincial legislation that governs horse racing, AGCO Compliance Officials have the...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, November 25, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of CAGE KTV & BAR, North York
On November 19, 2021, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of CAGE KTV & BAR located at 3560 Victoria Park Avenue in North York, Ontario, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension took immediate effect. This bar is not...
In: Alcohol - Friday, November 12, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Wild Wing Belleville
On November 10, 2021, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Wild Wing Belleville located at 366 North Front Street Unit 26, in Belleville, Ontario for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension took immediate effect.
The...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, October 28, 2021
Approval of 2021 Post Time Amendment at Woodbine Racetrack
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 Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Post Time(s)
...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Approval of 2021 Race Date Amendment at Rideau Carleton
The Registrar has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Ltd. to amend the 2021 race date schedules for Rideau Carleton Raceway (Rideau Carleton).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Rideau Carleton
Revised Date(s)
Add: Thursday December 2, 9 and 16...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, September 30, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of J.A.K.K. Tuesdays, Kingston
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of J.A.K.K. Tuesdays, located at 642 Progress Ave, Kingston ON, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately.
At the same time, the Registrar has...
In: General - Wednesday, September 22, 2021
AGCO Implements Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for its Employees
To ensure a healthy and safe work environment for our employees and the sectors we regulate, the AGCO has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to all of our employees.
Background
On September 14, 2021, the Government of Ontario released...
In: General - Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Ontario Releases Guidance to Support its Proof of Vaccination Policy in Select Settings
On September 14, 2021, the Government of Ontario released regulations and...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Monday, September 13, 2021
AGCO opens registration application system to interested igaming operators and suppliers
Internet gaming (igaming) operators and suppliers that are interested in participating in Ontario’s regulated, open and competitive igaming market when it launches, will first need to be registered under the Gaming Control Act, 1992 (GCA) by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Applying for registration is one of the key...
The AGCO encourages cannabis retailers to complete the AGCO Cannabis Retail Reporting e-learning module that was released in March 2021.
...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, September 9, 2021
AGCO releases final sport and event betting standards for igaming
The AGCO is pleased to release the final regulatory standards for internet gaming-based sport and event betting in Ontario. The sport and event betting standards have been fully incorporated into the existing Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming,...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, September 2, 2021
igaming Supplier Application Guide Now Available
Internet gaming (igaming) suppliers interested in participating in Ontario’s regulated, open and competitive igaming market when it launches will first need to be registered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
The AGCO has created an...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Picov Downs Inc. to amend the 2021 race date schedules for Ajax Downs (Ajax).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Ajax
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Monday September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2021...
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.
The AGCO has advised its Official Veterinarians and racing officials...
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 Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Post Time(s)
Sunday,...
Internet gaming (igaming) operators that are interested in participating in Ontario’s regulated, open and competitive igaming market when it launches will first need to be registered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
The AGCO has created an...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Friday, August 13, 2021
Proclamation of Bill C-218 paves the way for regulated single-event sports betting in Ontario.
The Government of Canada has announced that Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, which amends Canada’s Criminal Code to legalize single-event sports betting in the country, will come into force on August 27th.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is actively working to introduce a regulatory...
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued Orders of Monetary Penalties to five (5) Sobeys locations for non-compliance with Ontario’s anti-inducement rules. The orders of $7,500 to each location total $37,500 in all.
Following an investigation, the AGCO determined that Sobeys entered into a...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, July 29, 2021
Independent Testing Labs Registered for igaming in Ontario
Four Independent Testing Laboratories (ITLs) are now registered to test and certify key components of igaming systems such as games and random number generators. These registered ITLs include BMM North America, eCOGRA,...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, July 28, 2021
AGCO seeks industry feedback on regulatory standards for sport and event betting
Today, the AGCO released a discussion paper and draft regulatory standards for sport and event betting in Ontario. These standards are intended to apply to all sports, esports, novelty, betting exchange, and fantasy sports products and, once finalized, will form part of the...
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