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Woodbine Entertainment 2017 Review – Wagering increases, plans for continued growth and development

January 8, 2018

TORONTO, January 8 – Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) today announced that wagering on Woodbine’s 2017 live Thoroughbred racing season rose soundly over the 2016 meet. The 132-date Thoroughbred season (one cancellation) produced an “all-sources” handle of $500,713,839, a 7.3 per cent increase over the $469,452,009 figure recorded from 133 dates in 2016. Wagering on the Standardbred […]

Woodbine Entertainment welcomes new Gaming Service Provider to Mohawk Park

December 19, 2017

​MILTON, December 19 – Woodbine Entertainment welcomes Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) and Clairvest Group Inc. (Clairvest) to Mohawk Park following the announcement this morning by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). ​In a newly formed partnership called Ontario Gaming West GTA Limited Partnership, GCGC and Clairvest were selected by OLG to run the […]

Country Music Superstar Brad Paisley to Headline 2018 Queen’s Plate Festival

December 11, 2017

​TORONTO, December 11, 2017 – Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and multiplatinum-selling country music superstar, Brad Paisley, will headline the 2018 Queen’s Plate Festival at Woodbine Racetrack. The three-day Festival will run from Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1. Queen’s Plate Festival Passes will go on sale Friday, December 15 at www.woodbineracetrack.com – just in time […]

Woodbine Entertainment Adds Two to Board of Directors

December 8, 2017

​TORONTO, December 8, 2017 – Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) today announced the appointment of Mr. Bob Aziz and Mr. Ed Hannah to its Board of Directors. Mr. Aziz is the Executive Vice-President & Chief Legal Officer for the Oxford Properties Group responsible for overseeing management of legal risk in respect of Oxford’s business operations in Canada, […]

Woodbine Helps Spread Holiday Cheer In North Etobicoke Santa Claus Parade

December 4, 2017

​TORONTO, December 3, 2017 – Despite his busy schedule, Santa Claus made an appearance at the first ever North Etobicoke Santa Claus Parade today, with Woodbine Entertainment helping to set the stage for the jolly man in red with one of many festive floats spreading holiday cheer in the community. The parade, which featured about […]

The 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report Is Now Available

December 1, 2017
TORONTO, December 1 - Woodbine Entertainment has released its 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report. Based on the latest data from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, the report provides insight into key company initiatives and achievements. "This report reinforces our commitment to responsible corporate citizenry by highlighting our actions and performance over the past fiscal [...]

Jim Lawson Confirmed As Speaker At Sports Management Conference

October 30, 2017

​TORONTO, October 30 – Woodbine Entertainment CEO, Jim Lawson, has been confirmed as a speaker for the 10th Annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference & Trade Show. On November 13 and 14, more than 60 sports industry leaders along with over 500 attendees will convene at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel for the tenth edition of […]

Tough start, late drama doesn’t deter Inflexibility from taking Carotene Stakes crown

October 22, 2017

​TORONTO, October 22 – Inflexibility, ridden by Luis Contreras, overcame a troubled start and traffic-filled trip to eke out a neck win in Sunday’s featured $125,000 Carotene Stakes, at Woodbine. Bumped leaving the gate in the mile and one-eighth turf event, 4-5 top choice Inflexibility was quickly settled by Contreras, as the trio of Silent […]

Campbell, The Queen’s Plate Honoured by Ontario Sports Hall Of Fame

October 11, 2017

TORONTO, October 11 – On an evening that celebrated some of Ontario’s most acclaimed athletes, horse racing was prominently featured alongside Olympians, media icons and professional athletes. At a downtown Toronto Gala, harness racing legend John Campbell along with Paul Coffey (NHL), Marnie McBean (Canadian Olympic athlete), Bob Gainey (NHL) and John Hiller (MLB) were […]