Woodbine Entertainment

Monte McNaughton

Woodbine Adds McNaughton To Executive Team

October 17, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17 the appointment of former Ontario politician Monte McNaughton as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations and People Experience.

Horse racing, horses heading behind the starting gate

SC, Woodbine Transitioning To EFT-Only Purse Payments

October 13, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment and Standardbred Canada have announced that purse payments for all Ontario racetracks will be distributed exclusively to Canadian residents through Electronic Fund Transfer (dir...

Canadian harness racing

Horse Racing Now Available To Ontario Sports Bettors

August 18, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment, Canada’s leading race track operator, and global sports betting leader bet365, have announced that horse racing is now available to Ontario sports bettors through bet365’s Onta...

Harness Racing Action

Pari-Mutuel Wagering Coming To Ontario Sports Bettors

August 16, 2023

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, officials with Woodbine Entertainment indicated that pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing will soon be available through sports betting provider bet365, likely in advance of the...

Updates To Woodbine Board

August 02, 2023

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Wednesday, Aug. 2 that it has appointed long-time leading Standardbred owner and breeder Brad Grant, and Canadian sports business executive Scott Mitchell to its Bo...

A rendering of the front entrance to the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Casino Resort Opens At Woodbine Racetrack

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto located at Woodbine Racetrack opened its doors on Tuesday, June 20.

Michael Copeland at Woodbine Racetrack

Copeland Named Next CEO Of Woodbine

Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors announced on Tuesday, June 6 the unanimous appointment of sports and business leader Michael Copeland as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2023.

Horses behing the starting gate under the lights at Woodbine Mohawk Park

New Wager Offered At Mohawk

Woodbine Entertainment has announced the addition of the Swinger/Omni to its wagering menus for Woodbine Mohawk Park and Woodbine Racetrack.

Horses behing the starting gate under the lights at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Grant, Schwabe Join Woodbine Racing Committees

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Thursday, May 4 the addition of perennial leading Standardbred owner and breeder Brad Grant and prominent Thoroughbred breeder Yvonne Schwabe to committees for its ...

Woodbine Mohawk Park Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Woodbine Entertainment will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of Woodbine Mohawk Park this weekend.

Jim Lawson at Woodbine Racetrack

Lawson To Step Down This Fall

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Tuesday, April 11 that Jim Lawson will be stepping down from his role as CEO this fall.

Harness racing

Have You Signed Up For Direct Deposit?

Standardbred Canada (SC) and Woodbine Entertainment would like to remind horsepeople that Direct Deposit (Electronic Fund Transfer) is now being offered for purse payments for Woodbine Mohawk Park and...