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Lawson wants horse racing to have equal chance to compete in Ontario’s new online gaming business

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Lawson wants horse racing to have equal chance to compete in Ontario’s new online gaming business

Woodbine Entertainment Group CEO warns the launch of an online sports betting and casino market in Ontario is a threat to horse racing and its 25,000 jobs in the province.

Jim Lawson is frustrated that horse racing hasn't been given equal chance to compete in Ontario's new online gambling sector. Ontario launched its open online sports betting and casino market on Monday.

Lawson wants horse racing to be included in Ontario's new online gaming business. The industry supports 25,000 full-time equivalent jobs and races are conducted at 15 tracks in the province. Horse racing has not been integrated as online betting content on the platforms of Ontario operators. Woodbine is prevented from setting up physical sportsbooks at its teletheatre locations in province, even though horse races' pari-mutuel system is a very different gambling animal. Lawson is optimistic that horse race will be integrated in next 2-3 months. There are more racetracks in Canada than any single state in U.S. or any province in US.

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