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Mage winning the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Woodbine's David Vivenes told PlayCanada he is excited about the opportunity to expose casual sports bettors to horse racing via the Derby.

Woodbine Excited About First Opportunity To Take Kentucky Derby Bets Via bet365

Woodbine's David Vivenes told PlayCanada he is excited about the opportunity to expose casual sports bettors to horse racing via the Derby.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | | Dave Briggs

Horses competing at Woodbine track during the 2023 season

Woodbine 2023 Thoroughbred Campaign Delivers Strong Results Against Industry Tumult

Woodbine Entertainment recorded $613.1 million in the 2023 season, the second-largest total the racetrack has produced.

Posted on: December 29, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

Woodbine Smashes All-Time Canadian Horse Racing Betting Record

The more than $18.1 million bet on Sunday's King's Plate card at Woodbine Racetrack comes on the heels of horse betting's arrival on bet365.

Posted on: August 21, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

You Can Now Bet On Horse Racing In Canada Via Bet365

Bet365 is the first legal sportsbook in Canada to offer betting on horse racing. Bets will be routed through Woodbine's tote system.

Posted on: August 16, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Incoming Woodbine CEO Outlines His Vision For Future Of Ontario Horse Racing

Michael Copeland, who will become CEO of Woodbine in October, shares his vision for the future of Ontario horse racing with PlayCanada.

Posted on: June 27, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Pebble Beach wins 2022 Pepsi North America Cup

Despite Huge NA Cup Card, Still No Betting On Horse Racing Through Canada Sportsbook Apps

Saturday's Pepsi North America Cup is the first huge horse race in Canada in 2023, but you can't bet on it through the country's sportsbooks.

Posted on: June 16, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Watch And Wager On The Kentucky Derby At Woodbine’s Viewing Party

For the first time since 2019, Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto is playing host to a Kentucky Derby Day Party at its Champions Bar.

Posted on: May 4, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

New $1 Billion Ontario Casino Could Be Game-Changer For Horse Racing

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has the potential to draw more than 12 million people to site of Woodbine Racetrack in year one.

Posted on: March 9, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Part 2: Why Can’t Horse Racing Partake In Ontario’s Sports Betting Boom?

For 20 years the OLG has acted more like horse racing's predator than its partner. Now it has barred tracks from adding retail sportsbooks.

Posted on: December 9, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Part 1: Why Can’t Horse Racing Partake In Ontario’s Sports Betting Boom?

Exploring what's standing in the way of horse racing being featured on sportsbook apps in Canada and what Woodbine is doing about it.

Posted on: December 8, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Horse Racing

Woodbine Excited About First Opportunity To Take Kentucky Derby Bets Via bet365

Woodbine 2023 Thoroughbred Campaign Delivers Strong Results Against Industry Tumult

Woodbine Smashes All-Time Canadian Horse Racing Betting Record

You Can Now Bet On Horse Racing In Canada Via Bet365

Incoming Woodbine CEO Outlines His Vision For Future Of Ontario Horse Racing

Despite Huge NA Cup Card, Still No Betting On Horse Racing Through Canada Sportsbook Apps

Watch And Wager On The Kentucky Derby At Woodbine’s Viewing Party

New $1 Billion Ontario Casino Could Be Game-Changer For Horse Racing

Part 2: Why Can’t Horse Racing Partake In Ontario’s Sports Betting Boom?

Part 1: Why Can’t Horse Racing Partake In Ontario’s Sports Betting Boom?

Jeff Marek’s Quiet Parting With Sportsnet Tied To Leaked Draft Information

PENN Expects Alberta’s Market To Open Soon, Have Similar Tax Rate To Ontario

Ontario’s Centralized Gambling Self-Exclusion Program Under Development

Online Gambling Revenue Of $726M Ontario’s Most Successful Quarter In History

Industry Experts Not Aligned On Alberta iGaming Market’s Earning Potential