In a speech to launch the 153rd running of the Queen’s Plate, Nick Eaves, President and CEO of Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) announced that this may be the last year for this iconic Canadian horse race. The Queen’s Plate is the oldest annual sporting event in Canada. “Earlier this year the Ontario Government made the […]
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In honour of Queen’s Plate week, multiple Hall of Fame jockey, Sandy Hawley, along with executives from Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), joined Tim Babcock, Director, Listed Issuer Services, TSX Venture Exchange, to open the Toronto Stock Exchange, Wednesday morning. The 153rd running of the Queen’s Plate, North America’s oldest continuously-run stakes race, will be contested […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group’s (WEG) sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, A Strong Community Partner, released in June 6th, highlights the important role that WEG plays in the community and its industry-leading commitment to its stakeholders, community partners, employees, the industry and the environment. “We are very proud of the progress that has been made […]
A recently commissioned poll by Woodbine Entertainment Group, conducted by Environics Research Group, shows that 51% of Torontonians surveyed support the idea of a casino at Woodbine. The survey of City of Toronto residents shows that there is considerably more support for a casino at Woodbine than at other locations. This was particularly apparent in […]
The announcement by the government to cancel the Slots and Racetracks Program has immediate implications and raises serious concerns about the future of horse racing and breeding in Ontario. At the same time, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) also recognizes the longer term opportunities presented by OLG’s modernization strategy. Given the success of our long-term partnership, […]
HPI or what used to be called HorsePlayer Interactive, is now accessible at HPIBET.com Canada’s foremost online account wagering service.
The Jockey Club of Canada will host their 37th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony to honour the Canadian Champions of 2011, on Thursday, April 5, 2012, on the third floor of Woodbine Race Track in Toronto. Woodbine Entertainment Group will join in the celebration as they get ready to kick-off their 2012 Live Thoroughbred meet on […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced its 2011 live Thoroughbred racing season saw a significant increase in handle over the previous year. The 165-day meet, which concluded December 4, saw an “all-sources” total of $423,210,680 wagered, a 7.5 per cent overall rise from the $393,506,550 figure recorded from the 167 dates offered last year. It […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced the appointment of Andrew Macdonald as the company’s Vice President, Strategic Initiatives. The newly created position will report to the organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Nick Eaves. In this role, Macdonald will focus exclusively on leading WEG’s various strategic initiatives which will have significant impact on the company’s […]
Thursday’s program marks the start of the second half of Woodbine’s live Thoroughbred racing season and judging by the first-half wagering figures, released Thursday by the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), it has been a successful meet so far. All sources betting on the live Woodbine campaign is up 11.82% on wagering handle of $206,056,400, nearly […]
Due to the extreme heat conditions in the greater Toronto area, Thursday afternoon’s live Thoroughbred racing card at Woodbine has been cancelled. Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) management made the decision to cancel this morning after consulting with the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and the Ontario Racing Commission veterinarians. Toronto is expected […]
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is pleased to announce a five year extension to their contract with Teletheatre BC (TBC), Flamboro Downs and Georgian Downs for HorsePlayer Interactive (HPI), Canada’s online account wagering services for horse racing. The new deal offers customers in these markets the expanded opportunity to watch and wager on more tracks than […]
Horseplayers will be pleased to hear that Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) will be reducing the takeout on its triactor wager by 2% for the upcoming live Thoroughbred meet, which kicks off this Saturday, April 2. The “tri,” a bet in which fans are asked to pick the top three finishers in a race, is one […]
HorsePlayer Interactive (HPI), Canada’s first and only legal online account wagering service, is now available in Manitoba thanks to an agreement announced today between the Manitoba Jockey Club and HPI’s parent company, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG). HPI is now available in every province in Canada. Not only are Manitoba race fans now able to wager […]
One hundred and two stakes races, worth nearly $22-million in purses, will highlight Woodbine’s 167-day Thoroughbred meet in 2011. The Woodbine stakes schedule, unveiled today by the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG), is highlighted by the 152nd running of the Queen’s Plate. The 1 1/4-mile classic, which carries a $1 million purse, is set for Sunday, […]
