Woodbine Entertainment

Lawson: Woodbine Should Play A Role In Sports Wagering

January 07, 2019

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson recently took some time to discuss all things Woodbine, including how Canada’s racing leader could, and should, hit the ground running in regard to legalized spor...

In Memoriam - 2018

January 03, 2019

As the new year begins, Woodbine Entertainment pays tribute to some of the people and horses who passed away in 2018.

Woodbine Reaches Thoroughbred Deal

December 16, 2018

Woodbine Entertainment and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario (HBPA) jointly announced today (Sunday, Dec. 16) that they have reached an agreement in principal for a new f...

OSAS & WEG In Campbellville Parade

December 15, 2018

The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society and Woodbine Entertainment Group will be well represented in this Sunday’s Campbellville Santa Claus parade.

Woodbine Unveils New Stakes Conditions

September 27, 2018

On Thursday (Sept. 27), Woodbine Entertainment announced new stakes conditions which will be implemented for the 2019 Standardbred racing season.

Mitchell Joins Woodbine Board

On Tuesday (June 12), the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced the appointment of Hugh Mitchell to its Board of Directors.

‘Capturing The Cup’ To Debut Thursday

Woodbine Entertainment is set to debut a new Facebook Live series titled ‘Capturing The Cup’ this Thursday.

Senior Industry Leaders Selected For Key ORM Leadership Positions

Ontario Racing Management (ORM) welcomes senior industry leaders, Katherine Curry and John Siscos to the organization.

Historic Ontario Horse Racing Industry Funding Agreement Signed

The Ontario Racing (OR) Board of Directors today (Tuesday, May 8) announced the signing of a historic 19-year funding agreement with the Ontario Government.

Expanded Gaming At Woodbine Approved

Toronto City Council has approved expanded gaming at Woodbine Racetrack by a vote of 26 to 15.

Lawson's State Of The Industry

Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson talks speaks about the many challenges facing horse racing, but offers hope for a positive future.

Update On Woodbine Expansion

It has been revealed by the Ontario Government that a completed expansion on the grounds of Woodbine Racetrack could annually bring the City of Toronto anywhere from $26 to $31 million by 2022.