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In: Horse Racing - Thursday, April 25, 2024
Industry Notice – AGCO Expands Claiming Rules to Provide Further Protection of Racehorses and Industry
To provide additional protection for racehorses and the racing industry during claiming races, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is expanding the invalidation of claims rules. In response to requests from the industry, the revisions allow a claim to be invalidated in certain circumstances following a claiming race. The...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, April 18, 2024
AGCO Requires Ontario Gaming Operators to Stop Offering WBA Bets Due to Integrity Concerns
Toronto, ON – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is requiring all Ontario-registered sportsbook operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) events, effective immediately. This measure is being taken to protect the Ontario betting public following concerns that WBA-sanctioned boxing...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
AGCO Statement regarding the NBA banning Jontay Porter for violating the league’s gaming rules
The AGCO is aware of the NBA’s announcement regarding Jontay Porter and is pleased the league has addressed the matter promptly and decisively. This serious case of alleged insider betting and match-fixing was identified because regulated markets, like...
Toronto, ON - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Monetary Penalty totaling $200,000 to 2776112 Ontario Inc., the licensed operator of the Cannabis Xpress chain of cannabis retail stores, for alleged violations of Ontario’s regulatory standards related to provincial anti-inducement laws.
The...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, April 4, 2024
Over 86% of Ontario’s online gamblers play on regulated sites: Study
Toronto, ON – Two years into Ontario’s open, regulated internet gaming (igaming) market, a new study commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario has found that the vast majority of people participating in igaming in the province are doing so on regulated sites. This represents a significant change...
In: Cannabis - Friday, March 22, 2024
Effective date for new standards related to regulatory reporting requirements extended to July 1, 2024
In December 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) updated you on the development of new standards related to regulatory reporting requirements, which have been scheduled to come into effective on April 1, 2024.
We are writing today to inform you that the effective date will be extended to July 1, 2024 in order to...
In: Cannabis - Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Date Extended to July 1 for Cannabis Retailers to meet new Point-of-Sale Regulatory Requirements
In support of cannabis retailers, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is extending the implementation date of the new Standards: Registrar’s Standards for Cannabis Retail Stores using the Point-of-Sale (POS)...
In: Alcohol - Wednesday, February 14, 2024
AGCO moves to suspend liquor licence of Kelsey's Restaurant in Huntsville for over-service of alcohol leading to fatal car accident
Toronto, ON - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) for a 60-day liquor sales licence suspension of Kelsey’s Restaurant (1773731 Ontario Ltd.) in Huntsville, Ontario (Kelsey’s Huntsville). The AGCO Registrar has reason to believe that several violations of the...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, February 1, 2024
Industry Notice: Approval of 2024 Race Date Amendment at Woodbine
The Registrar has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend the 2024 race date schedules for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Total...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Industry Notice: Updates to Temporary COVID-19 Rule Amendments Effective January 31, 2024
To provide clarity to the industry, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is announcing several updates to the temporary COVID-19 rule amendments in the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Rules of Racing. The temporary changes were originally made following the COVID-19 provincial emergency order to support the reopening of horse...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, January 24, 2024
AGCO issues penalties to Fallsview Casino operator for anti-money laundering violations
Toronto ON – The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Monetary Penalty totaling $70,000 to MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc., the registered operator of Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls Ontario, for failing to meet requirements in place to minimize the risk of unlawful activity, including...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, December 11, 2023
AGCO issues two-year suspension to Ontario trainer for alleged horse cruelty
Toronto, ON – In order to protect the integrity of horse racing in Ontario and prioritize the wellbeing and safety of horses, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended the licence of Standardbred trainer Anthony Beaton, for two years.
On October 13, 2023, the AGCO received information that Mr. Beaton had...
In: General - Tuesday, December 5, 2023
AGCO Selected as One of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2024
We’re delighted to share with you today that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024. This annual designation recognizes employers for providing outstanding workplaces and best-practices for their employees.
Each year, winners are evaluated and selected...
In: Cannabis - Wednesday, November 29, 2023
All cannabis retailers in Ontario will be subject to new standards related to regulatory reporting requirements by April 1, 2024
Since 2019, the AGCO and the OCS have been implementing a new Point-of-Sale (POS) Data Reporting Platform to automate and standardize monthly regulatory reporting processes for licensed cannabis stores.
The solution is designed to help reduce the burden on retailers of manual data collection and improve operational efficiencies for...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, November 27, 2023
Industry Notice: Approval of 2023 Post Time Amendment at Western Fair
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 following:
Western Fair
Revised Post Time(s)...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, November 9, 2023
AGCO issues $150,000 in penalties to PointsBet for violations of internet gaming responsible gambling standards
Toronto ON – The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued PointsBet Canada Operations 1 Inc., a registered internet gaming operator, a Notice of Monetary Penalty totaling $150,000 for failing to meet Ontario’s responsible gambling requirements.
The penalty relates to several alleged violations of...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, November 2, 2023
Industry Notice: Reminder that Spyder 3D is Withdrawn from Approved USTA Sulky List
To protect the safety of equine and human athletes, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reminding all Standardbred horse racing participants that the Spyder 3D race bike is not permitted for use in racing due to safety concerns raised by the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA).
Effective June 1, 2023, the USTA made the...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, October 23, 2023
Industry Notice: Breathalyzer Rules Reinstated to Ensure Safety of Racing
Effective November 17, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reinstating breathalyzer testing for horseracing participants in Safety Sensitive Positions, including drivers, jockeys, valets, and track maintenance personnel to ensure continued safety.
When the Ontario government lifted the COVID-19 provincial...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, October 13, 2023
AGCO Suspends Standardbred Trainer Anthony Beaton Over Misconduct Allegations
To safeguard the integrity of horse racing and to prioritize the well-being and safety of racehorses, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended Anthony Beaton, a standardbred trainer, for conduct prejudicial to the best interest of racing effective as of October 13, 2023.
After receiving complaints, the AGCO’...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, September 13, 2023
AGCO issues $80,000 penalty related to dealer cheat scheme at Woodbine Casino
Toronto ON – The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (“Casino Woodbine”) with notice of a Monetary Penalty totaling $80,000, following allegations of a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme at Toronto’s Woodbine Casino.
In April 2023, the Ontario...