Committee advances cap on pari‑mutuel terminals; sets limit at 3,004 per live flat track

Oct 15, 2025

The Select Committee on Gaming voted 4‑2 to advance a rewritten bill (26 LSO 0168) that narrowly caps historic pari‑mutuel wagering terminals; the committee set a per‑track cap of 3,004 and included a grandfathering clause for existing permits.

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The Select Committee on Gaming approved an amended bill that would cap the number of pari‑mutuel wagering terminals authorized per live flat track and direct the Gaming Commission to adopt implementing rules. The motion to move the amended 26 LSO 0168 was carried by a roll call vote of 4 ayes to 2 noes; the draft will be forwarded to management council.

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