Toronto, ON – Consistent with its mandate to provide the highest quality racing experience in North America, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) officially launched its new website WoodbineEntertainment.com.
Months of collaboration has led to an internet presence that brings the thrill of horse racing to all customers from the casual racing fan, the serious handicapper, to horse owners and trainers.
“The site has been designed to provide the best service to our customers and attract new ones,” said Andrew Macdonald, Vice-President of Marketing & Communication for Woodbine Entertainment Group. “Whether you enjoy betting on horses, first-class dining or playing the slots Woodbine’s new site delivers everything you need.”
The new site is powered by Microsoft’s Sharepoint software and has dozens of content providers from within the organization. This new infrastructure allows for rapid development and deployment of new features that will be added to the site on a frequent basis. Plans are in place to add video content from Woodbine’s broadcast operations as well as social media initiatives.
By unifying Woodbine Entertainment’s various brands, WoodbineEntertainment.com provides numerous services to its customers from betting tips for Woodbine or Mohawk to signing up for an online wagering account with Canada’s first legal internet wagering platform, Horseplayer Interactive. Greenwood Teletheatre, Champions (Teletheatre Network), WEGZ Stadium Bar and Turf Lounge are also accessible via the new site.
Among the new features are real-time race entries and results and an on-screen simulcast schedule, to keep fans informed on an up-to-the minute basis.
A sharp redesign of the popular ‘News & Notes’ section provides an appealing glance at the day’s events. With each news item tagged with relevant key words, the new website facilitates search functions with speed and accuracy.
Jockey, driver and trainer biographies that were formerly located in the online media guide have now gained a greater presence within the ‘Racing’ section. Fans can look forward to frequent updates throughout the year as their favourite stars improve their numbers, win premier events and reach new pinnacles.
Serious handicappers will have access to all sorts of new web resources, including exclusive speed and distance measurements collected via the state-of-the-art Trakus tracking system.
From corporate meetings to family social gatherings, event planning has become much more practical, as the “Dining and Groups” section showcases WEG’s roster of rooms and dining options.
The following is a collection of websites offered:
Main Website: www.WoodbineEntertainment.com Woodbine Racetrack: www.woodbineracetrack.com Mohawk Racetrack: www.mohawkracetrack.com Champions Off-Track Wagering: www.betatgreenwood.com Greenwood Off-Track Wagering: www.betatchampions.com HorsePlayer Interactive: www.horseplayerinteractive.com WEGZ Stadium Bar: www.wegz.com Turf Lounge: www.turflounge.com
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