Michael Copeland

Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack

Woodbine Premiers Thoroughbred Racing Show

September 10, 2024

A new era of watching and wagering on some of the world’s highest profile horse races is here with Woodbine Entertainment’s Ignite World Racing, which premiered last Saturday, Sept. 7.

Woodbine donates to Humber Polytechnic scholarships

Woodbine Commits $100,000 To Humber Scholarships

September 10, 2024

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Monday, Sept. 9 it will be funding two new student scholarships for women in Police Foundations and Broadcast Television/Videography programs at the neighbouring Hu...

Woodbine, COSA Reach New Three-Year Agreement

Woodbine Entertainment and the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) jointly announced on Tuesday, April 23 the agreement of a new three-year deal that includes capital investments in each y...

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...

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.

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Woodbine Realigns Leadership Team

September 29, 2022

Woodbine Entertainment announced on Thursday, Sept. 29 that it has realigned its senior leadership team as the organization targets future growth. 

Jessica Buckley being interviewed at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Buckley Leaving Woodbine

Jessica Buckley will be stepping away from her position as Senior Vice President of Standardbred and Thoroughbred Racing at Woodbine Entertainment to pursue other opportunities.

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 ...

Copeland Joins Woodbine Entertainment

Woodbine Entertainment announced today that it has appointed experienced sports executive Michael Copeland as its Chief Commercial Officer as the organization eyes growth opportunities.