The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is excited to provide information which confirms that the partnership between the Province and the Horse Racing Industry is a successful and valuable initiative for both partners.

In the past decade, the industry/government partnership through the Slots at Racetracks Program has effectively reversed the decline of the horse racing industry. The industry is eager to continue working together to sustain the positive impacts revealed in OHRIA’s Economic Impacts Study completed in November 2011 by Econmetric Research Limited.  The highlights from this important study appear below.

The horse racing industry has demonstrated its strong commitment to the Slots at Racetracks Program through capital investments and upgrades and more importantly by maintaining and growing jobs and providing a solid base for the rural agricultural economy.

With 80% of the industry’s expenditures occuring in rural communities, it is imperative that the industry’s 20% share of the slot revenues be maintained.  This will ensure the industry’s viability and economic spin-offs in both the rural  and municipal economies.

It is OHRIA’s priority and goal to continue this successful venture with the Province which has proven benefits and results for both parties in our partnership.

For further information please contact:

The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA)

Tel: 416-679-0741 / Email: ohria@ohria.com

Website: www.ohria.com