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In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, March 19, 2020
Options for Charitable Lotteries during the COVID-19 pandemic
This message is to help municipalities that license charitable lottery schemes in Ontario understand their options in light of the societal impact of COVID-19. These are truly exceptional times that are affecting all aspects of our lives. We wish to offer as much guidance and support as we can to all those who rely on the AGCO’s services...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, March 19, 2020
AGCO Update - Options for Charitable Lotteries during the COVID-19 pandemic
This message is to help charitable organizations that are licensed to operate charitable lottery schemes in Ontario understand their options in light of the societal impact of COVID-19. These are truly exceptional times that are affecting all aspects of our lives. We wish to offer as much guidance and support as we can to all those who rely on...
During this extraordinary and challenging time, the AGCO will continue its activities and services as long as the sectors we regulate remain operative. We are very aware and empathetic to the toll of this pandemic on affected businesses, individuals and families. We are making every effort to support our customers by continuing to deliver...
The Premier of Ontario declared a state of emergency in Ontario and has ordered that all bars and restaurants in the province close, except for offering takeout food and delivery.
We appreciate the significant impact these closures will have on all those in the hospitality sector across the province and share your deep concern for...
In: General - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
AGCO will extend the term of your active licence, authorization and/or registration
In light of the extraordinary measures being taken by the Government of Ontario to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGCO will extend the term of all active liquor, gaming and cannabis licences, authorizations and registrations it has issued by three months.
In the case of horse racing, all horseperson licences will be extended...
In: Horse Racing - Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Approval of Race Date Amendment at The Raceway at Western Fair District
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend the 2020 race date schedule for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair).
The Registrar has approved the following:...
This message is to confirm the AGCO will be maintaining its services in support of the businesses and citizens that rely on our activities. We will be adapting our services as needed, guided by advice from public health officials.
Monitor recommendations and direction from government and public health authoritiesYour decisions...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, March 13, 2020
AGCO is temporarily halting breathalyzer testing due to COVID-19
The AGCO is actively reviewing Ontario’s horse racing rules and regulations to ensure responsible measures are taken to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
On racing days, racetrack or AGCO staff administer breathalyzer...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, March 12, 2020
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): AGCO is temporarily halting breathalyzer testing due to COVID-19.
The AGCO is actively reviewing Ontario’s horse racing rules and regulations to ensure responsible measures are taken to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
On racing days, racetrack or AGCO staff administer breathalyzer...
As announced on February 26, 2020 in AGCO Information Bulletin No 77 - Standardbred iAGCO Rule Revisions, the AGCO has revised the Rules of Standardbred Racing to...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Approval of 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 2020 race date schedule for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine ...
In: General - Wednesday, February 19, 2020
AGCO CEO Jean Major to retire in 2020. Tom Mungham will take on role by end of August.
After 35 years of public service and 16 years at the helm of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Jean Major announced he will be retiring from his roles as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer by the end of August 2020.
Since 2004, Jean has been leading the AGCO on a deliberate modernization journey that...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, January 23, 2020
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Approval of Post Time Amendment at Mohawk Park
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule for Mohawk Racetrack (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) frequently reviews its horse racing policies and processes as part of its ongoing industry modernization efforts with a goal of supporting the sector in leading the development of its own processes, where appropriate.
Through this process, it has been determined that while the AGCO...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, November 25, 2019
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Approval of Post Time Amendment at Mohawk
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2019 race date schedule for Mohawk Racetrack (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk ...
In: Horse Racing - Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Approval of Post Time Amendment at Woodbine
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2019 race date schedule for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine...
In: Horse Racing - Thursday, September 5, 2019
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Approval of Fair Race Date at Ohsweken Fair
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved Saturday, September 7, 2019 as a Fair Race Date for the Ohsweken Fair. The Six Nations Agricultural Society applied for and was granted a licence to operate racing as a one day, non-extended meet.
For more...
In: Cannabis - Wednesday, August 21, 2019
42 applicants notified to apply for a cannabis Retail Store Authorization in Ontario
AGCO News Release
AGCO releases results of the second cannabis lottery: 42 applicants notified to apply for a cannabis Retail Store Authorization in Ontario.NEWS
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released the results of the cannabis retail store lottery draw it held on August 20,...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, July 29, 2019
Industry Notice (Horse Racing): Revision to Urging Provisions
On May 31, 2019, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued Standardbred Directive No. 3 – 2019 – Revision to Urging Provisions which amended the rules related to urging in Standardbred racing. As...
In: Cannabis - Wednesday, July 3, 2019
New Lottery to be held for Cannabis Retail Store Authorizations in Ontario
AGCO News Release
New Lottery to be held for Cannabis Retail Store Authorizations in Ontario. AGCO Releases Details of Pre-Qualification Requirements, Application Process and Timelines NEWSThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released the pre-qualification requirements, application process and...