The ORC Releases Ontario Race Dates

  The Ontario Racing Commission today released the proposed racedates for the period: April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, for all of the province’s racetracks. According to the ORC, dates must still be approved. Clinton Raceway: 15 dates Opening day: Sunday, May 18 Closing day: Sunday, August 31 Days: Sundays at 1:30 pm Dresden […] Read more »

Report Demonstrates Value Of Racing in The State Of New York

The New York Gaming Association (NYGA) today released their first annual report, highlighting the revenue NYGA’s nine racetrack casinos generated for New York in 2012, including $823 million for education and a $1.7 billion impact on the state’s economy. The report found that NYGA supports more than 17,000 jobs in New York State with an […] Read more »

OHRIA Condemns Closing Of Slots At Border Racetracks

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is strongly condemning the government’s decision to force hundreds of hard working Ontarians out of work by closing the OLG slots at racetracks in Windsor, Fort Erie, and Sarnia . “This is a sad day for hundreds of families in these communities who found out today that they […] Read more »