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Copeland to Lead Woodbine Entertainment as Next CEO

June 6, 2023

Lawson appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors Toronto, ON – June 6, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2023. Copeland, who is currently President, Commercial, joined Woodbine Entertainment in 2021 after holding various […]

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson to Step Down This Fall

April 11, 2023

TORONTO, April 11, 2023– Woodbine Entertainment today announced that Jim Lawson will be stepping down from his role as CEO this fall. Lawson, who has been CEO since 2015, wants to spend more time with his family and believes it’s time to hand the reins to the next leader. “Being CEO of Woodbine Entertainment has […]

With Great Sadness and Respect Woodbine Entertainment Mourns the Loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022
Toronto, ON – September 8, 2022 – It is with great sadness and respect that Woodbine Entertainment mourns the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.  “On behalf of Woodbine Entertainment, our Board of Directors, our horse racing community, and horse racing fans across our country, I send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, [...]

Woodbine Racetrack Unveils Unique Stella Artois Terrace, Officially Open to the Public Starting this Week

August 2, 2022

Experience the races like never before Toronto, ON – August 2, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment is thrilled to open the doors this summer to the newly renovated and highly unique patio experience – the Stella Artois Terrace. The Stella Artois Terrace, located at Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke, is a three-tiered patio and lounge that offers […]

Woodbine Entertainment Adds High-Profile Thoroughbred Owner / Breeder Roth to Board of Directors; Saunders Rejoins Board

June 16, 2022

Toronto, ON – June 16, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that high-profile Thoroughbred owner and breeder, Jaime Roth, of LNJ Foxwood Stables, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. “Woodbine is excited to announce the appointment of Jaime to its Board of Directors,” said Christine Magee, Chair, Woodbine Entertainment Board of Directors. “We […]

Woodbine Entertainment Prepared to Designate Land at 684-Acre Woodbine Racetrack Site for High Performance Soccer Training Facility and Community Stadium

March 23, 2022

New West Toronto development could feature a 38,000 square foot soccer training facility and 8,000-seat soccer-specific stadium Toronto, ON – March 23, 2022 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it is prepared to designate a portion of its 684-acre land at Woodbine Racetrack for the development of a new high-performance training centre and stadium for […]

163rd Queen’s Plate scheduled for Sunday, August 21, 2022

December 1, 2021

TORONTO, December 1, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 163rd running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Contested annually to showcase Canada’s finest three-year-old Thoroughbreds, The Queen’s Plate is one of […]

Record Ricoh Woodbine Mile handle paces huge weekend

September 21, 2021
TORONTO, September 21, 2021 – A stakes-filled weekend across Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park generated a total of $30,391,567.55 in handle over five cards of Woodbine Entertainment live racing from Friday through Sunday. The highlight of the weekend was a record-setting $13,856,030.71 handle on Saturday’s Thoroughbred card at Woodbine Racetrack, which established a new [...]

Woodbine Entertainment Supportive of Government Vaccination Requirements

September 9, 2021
Woodbine Entertainment Supportive of Government Requirement for Guests to Provide Proof of Vaccination to Access Racing Venues & Casinos Vaccination Policy for Racetrack Employees & Horse Racing Participants Implemented for Additional Layer of Protection Toronto, ON – September 9, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment shared today that it is fully supportive of the Government of Ontario’s [...]