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In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Reminder: Winter 2021 Revisions to Thoroughbred & Standardbred Rules of Racing go into effect April 6
As previously announced, effective April 6, 2021, the AGCO will implement a number of rule changes to the Thoroughbred and Standardbred Rules of Racing, following consultation with horseperson representatives and...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to vary the 2021 race date schedules for Mohawk Park (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk
Revised Date(s)
Add: Sundays April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2021
Total: 4 ...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The AGCO opens engagement portal to igaming stakeholders
Today, the AGCO has launched an online portal to engage with industry stakeholders with an interest in internet gaming (igaming) in Ontario. Over the next several months, the AGCO will undertake a series of engagements on key technical components of the igaming framework, starting with an opportunity to provide input into draft Registrar’s...
In: Horse Racing - Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Approval of 2021 Race Date Variance and Post Time Amendment at Western Fair
The Registrar has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend the post times and vary the 2021 race date schedules for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Date(s)
Add...
The Registrar has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to vary the 2021 race date schedules for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Date(s)
Add: Thursday April 1, ...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium to vary the 2021 race date schedules for Fort Erie Racetrack (Fort Erie).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Fort Erie
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Sunday June 20, 2021
Total...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, March 18, 2021
Approval of 2021 Race Date Variance at Ajax and Post Time Amendment at Western Fair
The Registrar has approved the application made by Picov Downs Inc. to vary the 2021 race date schedules for Ajax Downs (Ajax). The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western ...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, March 18, 2021
The AGCO is temporarily replacing the breathalyzer testing with alcohol testing strips due to COVID-19
As an update to the March 2020 Industry Notice on the use of the breathalyzer, the AGCO has developed an interim measure to incorporate another tool to maintain the Human Alcohol and Drug Program to ensure safety during the COVID...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has reviewed the results of the testing of horses for Strangles this week in the affected barn at the Shamrock Training Centre.
An additional four new horses in the affected barn have tested positive, bringing the total to eight horses. Horses housed in another section of the...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, March 5, 2021
Announcement: Winter 2021 Revisions to Thoroughbred & Standardbred Rules of Racing
Effective April 6, 2021, the AGCO will implement a number of rule changes to the Thoroughbred and Standardbred Rules of Racing following consultation with horseperson representatives and...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Update on the implementation of Ontario's new iGaming market
The Government of Ontario announced in its 2020 Budget that, in addition to regulating Ontario’s existing gaming market and a new internet gaming (iGaming) framework,...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Post Time(s)
...In: Horse Racing - Thursday, February 25, 2021
Approval of 2020 Post Time Amendment at Western Fair and Race Date Variance at Mohawk
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair) and the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to variance the 2020 race date schedules for Mohawk Park (Mohawk)....
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, February 24, 2021
AGCO reminds horse people of the importance of strict biosecurity measures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been informed that three additional horses tested positive for Strangles this week in the affected barn at Shamrock Training Centre. Restrictions remain in effect.
In addition, two other Standardbreds unloaded in Ontario were identified as being shipped with the horse that...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed a Standardbred race horse that had travelled from Red Shores Racetrack in PEI on Sunday February 14, 2021 with four other horses has tested positive for strangles. The race horse is in isolation at another property as of Tuesday February 16, 2021.
Four non-racing...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Western Fair
Revised Post Time(s)
...In: Cannabis - Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The AGCO now issuing 30 cannabis Retail Store Authorizations per week
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has continued working with the Government of Ontario to increase the number of cannabis Retail Store Authorizations (RSAs) that are issued each month.
Effective today, February 16, 2021, the pace of store authorizations has increased from 20 to 30 RSAs each week.
AGCO...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, February 12, 2021
2021 Return to Racing Updates to Temporary Standardbred Rule Amendments
The Ontario Government announced its plans to lift the provincial emergency order, which includes horse racing, effective February 16, 2021.
To prepare for the return to racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is actively reviewing Ontario’s horse racing rules and regulations to ensure responsible measures...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Ltd. to vary the 2021 race date schedules for Rideau Carleton Raceway (Rideau Carleton).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Rideau Carleton
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Sunday February 14...
In: General - Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Public health regions in Ontario will gradually re-enter the COVID-19 Response Framework
On February 8, 2021, the Government of Ontario announced that when it is safe to do so, each region of the province will transition gradually from the Stay-at-Home order currently...
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