WEG Adds Three Directors To Board November 18, 2020 Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) announced today the appointment of Mr. Michael Lay, Mr. Mark Saunders and Ms. Ann Straatman to its Board of Directors.
WEG Monitoring COVID-19 Developments March 12, 2020 Management from the Woodbine Entertainment Group has issued a statement to its guests with respect to recent developments concerning the spread of COVID-19.
Lawson’s Single-Event Sports Wagering Call January 27, 2020 "Our mindset is not to think of this as a windfall for us. This is a way to do the right thing, which is let an industry participate in a way that will sustain jobs and keep the money in Canada to sup...
2018 O’Brien Winners Announced February 02, 2019 On Saturday, February 2, Standardbred Canada announced the winners for the 2018 O’Brien Awards, at the 30th edition of the annual O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala held at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadow...
COSA Encouraged By WEG’s Commitment To Racing November 28, 2018 The Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) is encouraged by the recent commitments to racing expressed by Jim Lawson, CEO of the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG).
Masoli v. McNair In 'Challenge Accepted' September 03, 2018 In tight quarters and competing at high speeds, Standardbred drivers utilize strength, agility and quick thinking as they guide their horse through traffic and around difficult turns while chasing tha...
Recognizing History In Toronto July 20, 2018 On Thursday (July 19), Heritage Toronto, Woodbine Entertainment Group and the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame jointly honoured the home of first Queen’s Plate.
Survey For U.S. Horseplayers April 27, 2018 Woodbine Entertainment is inviting U.S. horseplayers to take a 10-minute survey on horse racing & wagering.
Lawson's State Of The Industry April 19, 2018 Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson talks speaks about the many challenges facing horse racing, but offers hope for a positive future.
Woodbine Enters Sponsorship Exchange April 08, 2018 Woodbine Entertainment has announced that it has partnered on a Thoroughbred ‘race exchange sponsorship agreement’ with the Japan Racing Association.
Join WEG’s Text Messaging Service March 01, 2018 Horsepeople that race on the Woodbine Entertainment Group circuit are reminded that the WEG race office now offers a text messaging service that can alert trainers of time-sensitive information.
Ontario Long-Term Funding Update February 21, 2018 On Wednesday (Feb. 21) Mike Chopowick, the Acting Executive Director of Ontario Racing, issued the following statement on the status of the province's proposed long-term funding agreement with Ontario...
WEG Stakes Noms/Payments Due Thursday February 13, 2018 Officials with the Woodbine Entertainment Group have announced that nomination and sustaining payments for WEG’s stakes are due this Thursday (February 15), as are payments for major stakes at Flambor...
