As the new CEO takes the reins at Woodbine Entertainment, this year’s theme focused on “honouring our past, building our future.”
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Woodbine Entertainment has reached an agreement with bet365 to make horse racing available to Ontario sports bettors.
Longtime director Nick Eaves retires from the Board as Mark Saunders returns after a leave of absence to run for Mayor of Toronto.
Copeland takes the reins from Jim Lawson, who has been named Executive Chair of the Board of Directors and will step down as CEO this fall.
Woodbine’s Thoroughbred Racing Department has issued the following statement on their 2023 racing program.
The Chair of the Board of Directors for Woodbine Entertainment outlines Woodbine's business model and vision.
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Lawson has been with Woodbine for 15 years and CEO for eight years, guiding two tracks successfully through many challenges.
A new two-year deal commits to $62M in purses for the 2023-2024 thoroughbred racing meets; season set to open on April 22.
A "Vegas style" casino, hotel and entertainment theatre are nearing completion on the Woodbine racetrack property.
Horseplayer Interactive celebrated 25 years in 2022 and the internet wagering platform continues to grow customer-wise.
Michael Copeland has been promoted to President, Commercial, and Tom Via moves to the role of President, Operations.
Mitchell replaces Christine Magee who was the Chair of Woodbine Entertainment’s Board of Directors since 2020 and a Director since 2015.
The senior VP of Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing has a strong history of success in the industry and will pursue other opportunities.
High-profile Thoroughbred owner/breeder Jaime Roth has been appointed; Mark Saunders rejoins Board after short leave.
