Single Event Sports Wagering

No Horse Racing In Sports Betting Rollout

Jim Lawson, CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, has worked tirelessly on behalf of the horse racing industry in an effort to make sure that we’re not left out when single event sports wagering becomes lega...

Woodbine Looking Into Sportsbooks

August 22, 2021

“Our locations provide that extensive network, and our research shows the appeal of the sportsbook is related to location. We’ve learned that horse racing is naturally a partner with betting on other ...

Single Event Sports Betting Legal August 27

August 12, 2021

The federal government announced on Thursday, Aug. 12 that Criminal Code amendments for the legalization of single event sports betting in Canada will go into effect as of August 27, 2021.

Sports Betting Bill In The News

While the prospect of single-event fixed-odds sports wagering in Canada may evoke fear of a further diluted gaming market amid some horse racing interests, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson feels ...

Sports Betting Passes Canadian Senate

On Tuesday, the Senate of Canada passed Bill C-218 at Third Reading debate. The Bill will now proceed to Royal Assent, the final milestone to legalize single event sports wagering in Canada.

Lawson Discusses Sports Betting Bill

After speaking in favour of fixed odds wagering at the end of 2019 and since, Woodbine Entertainment and its CEO Jim Lawson recently applauded an amendment to Private Member’s Bill C-218 that would re...

Racing Protected In Sports Betting Bill Amendment

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.

Racing Addresses Sports Betting Committee

On behalf of the Canadian horse racing industry, Woodbine Entertainment, Racetracks of Canada, Québec Jockey Club and the Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association Of Ontario (HBPA) would like to t...

More Support For Single Event Sports Wagering

February 19, 2021

Ontario Racing announced today (Feb. 19) that it is aligned with Woodbine Entertainment in its support for the legalization of single sports wagering, and confidence that Canada’s horse racing industr...

Woodbine Supports Single Event Sports Wagering

February 18, 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 coun...