OLG and the horse racing industry continue to work together to integrate horse racing into the provincial gaming strategy. For many months, work has been underway to build strong relationships with the industry and lay the foundation for success. Building on the momentum developed so far, Cal Bricker, OLG’s new Senior Vice President of […] Read more »
President Of Horse Racing Association Asks For Patience
. As critical talks continue to establish a new gambling product that will integrate Ontario’s horse racing industry and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming corporation — and drive revenue for both — the woman leading the charge on behalf of horse racing is appealing for patience. Sue Leslie, the president of the Ontario Horse […] Read more »
News On Ontario Racing From John Snobelen and OHRIA
“This is a unique in-the-world agreement between eight tracks to share resources, coordinate schedules, to provide a consistent level of racing and purses year-round to the benefit of both the horsepersons of Ontario and also for the horseplayers, so that we’ll be able to put a signal out around the world that’s consistent good quality […] Read more »
OHRIA Encouraged By Wynne’s Intention To Integrate Horse Racing With OLG’s Modernized Gaming Strategy
OHRIA issued the following statement following Premier Wynne’s horse racing press conference on March 8th: With less than a month remaining before the industry’s share of revenue from the Slots at Racetracks Program ends, OHRIA ‘s continuing efforts to engage the Premier and the government have resulted in a major policy change regarding the Horse […] Read more »
OHRIA Is Optimistic That Kathleen Wynne’s Leadership Victory is a Positive For Racing
Dear Industry Members, Tonight (January 26) Kathleen Wynne became the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party and is expected to be sworn is as Premier shortly. Dwight Duncan has already stated his intention to resign as Minister of Finance and will not run in the next election. As Kathleen Wynne’s transition team comes together, OHRIA […] Read more »
OHRIA Exhorts LIberal Leadership Candidates To Stand Up for Horse Racing Now
The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association is calling on all Liberal Leadership candidates to take a stand now in support of Ontario’s horse racing and breeding industry. A new Premier is in the position to take immediate action to stop the needless loss of jobs that is already happening across the province. The horse racing […] Read more »
