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Woodbine Suspends 'Turbo-Charged' Pick 6

Woodbine Entertainment Group announced July 8 it is suspending its "Turbo-charged Pick 6" wager promotion, while leaving open the option of bringing it back later in the season or for special events. Wednesday, July 08, 2009
NBC to be Broadcast Partner of WEG

NBC to be Broadcast Partner of WEG

On the lavish fourth floor of the Jockey Club Suites, two days prior to the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, representatives of the World Games 2010 Foundation announced NBC as the official network broadcast partner for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 2010. Thursday, May 01, 2008

AmTote Lands Woodbine Entertainment Contract

AmTote, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Magna Entertainment Corp., has entered into a tote service agreement with Woodbine Entertainment Group in Canada. Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Martin Named VP of Racing for Woodbine Group

Jamie Martin has been promoted to senior vice president of racing for the Woodbine Entertainment Group, the company announced. Friday, October 20, 2006

Retired Canadian Racing Executive J.F. Howard Dead

J.F. "Jake" Howard, retired chairman of the Woodbine Entertainment Group, died June 3 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Woodbine: No Signals for High-Volume Betting Shop

Woodbine Entertainment Group has reiterated its views on non-racetrack rebate shops by denying International Racing Group access to Woodbine-hosted pools. Thursday, December 22, 2005

Woodbine Looks To Commingle With U.S. Pools

Woodbine Entertainment Group, owner of Canada's largest racetrack, has filed applications that would allow its customers to place wagers directly into common pools at two tracks in the United States--The Meadowlands in New Jersey, and Calder Race Course in Florida. Similar applications for New York and California are slated to follow, said Steve Mitchell, WEG senior vice president and chief financial officer. Tuesday, April 05, 2005

Report: Woodbine Interested in Meadowlands

Woodbine Entertainment Group, which operates Thoroughbred and Standardbred meets, is considering a purchase or lease of Meadowlands, another dual-breed facility, according to a published report. Wednesday, June 25, 2003

Scientific Games' 4Q Revenue Up 10%

Scientific Games Corp. announced fourth quarter financial results (year ending Dec. 31, 2002) Feb. 28 and reported a 10% gain in revenue for the quarter. Friday, February 28, 2003

Woodbine Joins NTRA

Woodbine, in suburban Toronto, has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association NTRA, it was announced Thursday. Thursday, April 25, 2002