News & Stories: The Finish Line
May 4, 2021
Michael Copeland named Chief Commercial Officer Toronto, ON – May 4, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has appointed experienced sports executive Michael Copeland as its Chief Commercial Officer as the organization eyes growth opportunities. Copeland joins Woodbine Entertainment after holding several leadership positions in the Canadian sports industry. Most recently, Copeland founded [...]
May 3, 2021
Open to Adults 18+ Living or Working in ‘Hot Spots’ M9V, M9W & M9R + those living in all other Toronto 'Hot Spots' View Details Toronto, ON – Woodbine Entertainment is proud to host a Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Woodbine Racetrack, which is located in a ‘hot spot’, beginning on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 [...]
April 22, 2021
Toronto, ON - April 22, 2021 - Woodbine Entertainment, Canada’s most experienced sports betting company, congratulated the Government of Canada on passing Private Members Bill C-218 during its Third Reading in the House of Commons today, which will now head to the Senate. If passed, the Bill will legalize single-event sports betting in Canada. “Congratulations [...]
April 5, 2021
TORONTO, April 5, 2021 – The Ontario horse racing community mourns the loss of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, standardbred builder, Robert (Bob) Burgess. Mr. Burgess was a lawyer specializing in equine law who achieved great success within harness racing as both a co-owner and breeder. As the co-owner of Cantario Farms in Campbellville, […]
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March 25, 2021
TORONTO – March 25, 2021 – Today, with a unanimous vote, the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights amended Private Member’s Bill C-218 to offer protection to the horse racing industry in Canada. Under the new proposed legislation, fixed odds wagering on horse racing would not be permitted. “This is great news for the [...]
February 18, 2021
Toronto, ON – February 19, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment reiterated its support for the legalization of single event sports wagering and is confident the horse racing industry, and the more than 50,000 jobs it supports across the country, will be protected. “We continue to be very supportive of the legalization of sports betting and are [...]
January 12, 2021
TORONTO, January 12, 2021 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today that the 162nd running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate, first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. Contested annually to showcase Canada’s finest three-year-old Thoroughbreds, The Queen’s Plate is one [...]
December 21, 2020
Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) supports our communities in many ways including the Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program (CIP). A signature program that has been around for many years, the CIP provides financial support in the form of micro-grants ($1,000 – $5,000) to local registered charities. Since launching, the program has helped a significant amount of organizations […]
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December 18, 2020
Toronto, ON – December 17, 2020 – Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) announced today a trio of initiatives designed to support the 130 people living on the backstretch at Woodbine Racetrack during the winter months. First, Woodbine has partnered with the Horses First Fund, which will sponsor a nutritious, hot meal each week. The program will start on Wednesday, December 23 with […]
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