The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) said it will stop providing in-person licensing services at five Standardbred racetracks from the current season. Online services remain available through iAGCO, and licence applications can take up to seven working days to process.
Horse-racing professionals at the five tracks will need to use online services or visit AGCO offices for licensing.
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