The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has partnered with Woodbine Entertainment Group to offer players in the province horse racing wagering via OLG.ca and the OLG app.
Through Woodbine’s product, OLG players can bet on live races around the world and at Ontario tracks, including The King’s Plate, which is scheduled to take place at Woodbine Racetrack on August 16.
All horse racing bets placed on Woodbine’s product through OLG.ca and the OLG app are made using pari-mutuel wagering, the only legal form of betting on horse racing in Canada.
The partnership sees the OLG become the first provincial lottery and gaming agency to provide access to a horse racing wagering product to its digital players.
“We are excited to offer access to this experience to our online players, providing another way for them to engage in the thrilling sport of horse racing,” said OLG chief gaming officer Dave Pridmore. “This collaboration represents an important step in our mandate of supporting the sport and a vibrant, competitive and sustainable horse racing industry in Ontario.”
Michael Copeland, CEO at Woodbine Entertainment, commented: “This launch brings the excitement of horse racing to even more people across the province in a convenient and modern way, enhancing the experience for bettors while driving new interest in our sport.
“It’s another step forward for the growth of horse racing in Ontario, and we’re grateful to OLG for their continued support and willingness to collaborate and innovate alongside us.”