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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...The Registrar has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Holdings Ltd. to amend the 2023 race date schedules for Rideau Carleton Raceway (Rideau Carleton).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Rideau Carleton
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Sunday March 19...
On behalf of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)’s Board of Directors, I am announcing Tom Mungham’s decision to retire this fall from the AGCO, and from his role as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. Tom will continue in these roles while the Board conducts its search for the agency’s next Registrar and CEO and will remain...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend the 2023 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Date(s)
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The Registrar has approved the application made by Grand River Raceway Corporation to amend the 2023 race date schedules for Grand River Raceway (Grand River).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Grand River
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Monday September 25, ...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Approval of 2023 Post Time Amendment at Western Fair and Race Date Amendment at Ajax
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2023 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the application made by Picov Downs Inc. to amend the 2023 race date schedules for Ajax...
NEWS
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that, effective immediately, regulated sport and event betting operators in Ontario may resume offering bets and betting related products on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
On December 1, 2022, following alleged incidents, including...
In: Alcohol - Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Reminder: New requirements for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary patios) now in effect
The AGCO would like to remind liquor sales licensees and manufacturers that hold a by-the-glass endorsement that the Ontario government’s new approval framework for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, December 1, 2022
AGCO Requires Ontario Gaming Operators to Stop Offering and Accepting UFC Bets Due to Betting Integrity Concerns
NEWS
In order to protect the betting public, effective immediately, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is requiring all registered casino, lottery and igaming operators that offer sport and event betting products in Ontario to stop offering and accepting wagers on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events due to...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2022 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Post Time(s)...