Fort Erie Racetrack News

Jobs in trouble at Fort Erie Race Track
Jobs could be on the line at a horse racing track across the border.

Meeting at Fort Erie race track Saturday
A meeting was held at the Fort Erie Race Track Saturday morning to discuss the future of the racetrack, but it was closed to the media. A spokesperson for the track said the meeting was for workers only and the meeting was closed to protect their privacy.[...]

Fort gets $326,303 from race track
The town has received $326,303 as part of its regular quarterly slots revenue instalment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The revenue generated from the more than 400 slot machines at Fort Erie Race Track is split between the OLG, the town, the track and the horsemen.

Casino impact study needed: Region
Regional politicians are calling on the Province to conduct an impact study before any move to open a new casino in Toronto or elsewhere in Ontario.

Carl Edwards to sign autographs at CME
By Tim Miller

Ontario's unsafe bet: gambling on casino profits
Hard to get too excited about the Drummond report. After all, the alleged recipe for public-service reform is being handed to a governing party that announced on the eve of last fall’s election 30% tuition rebates for most college/university students.[...]

Gulfstream: Alydaria has key versatility in Madcap Escapade
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Trainer James Chapman thought enough of Alydaria last summer to launch her career at Saratoga in the Grade 3 Schuylerville.

Drummond reports recommends closing casino
The long-awaited Drummond Commission report released this afternoon recommends closing one of two commercial casinos in Niagara Falls. While its only a recommendation, it’s one that Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor said he just can’t see himself supporting.

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Lake Forest signs Bedford pitcher
Jessi Werner will be taking her softball and academic talents to the Chicago area. The Bedford senior has committed to Lake Forest College in Illinois, located 25 miles north of Chicago.