Two added to WEG Board of Directors

Ms. Magee is the co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, the largest retailer of mattresses in the country. She has spent the majority of her professional life effectively building Sleep Country Canada into a prominent, much-admired brand.

A community leader, Ms. Magee is a champion of the many charitable initiatives through Sleep Country Canada's C.A.R.E. platform, including the Donated Bed Program, Give a Kid a Coat, Backpack for Kids. Ms. Magee is an active Mentor for the WXN (Women's Executive Network) and Ivey School of Business and is working directly with Covenant House Toronto to support the newest awareness /intervention program for girls at risk.

In addition to her charitable work, Ms. Magee is on the Board of Directors of Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Canada, and Trillium Health Partners. Ms. Magee is also a member of the Mentoring Council of the Province of Ontario Innovation Fund, the Women's President Organization, the Advisory Council for the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and recently appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.

Mr. Mitchell is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Western Fair District in London, Ontario.

Mr. Mitchell has served in many capacities in horse racing throughout his life including a term as WEG's Senior Vice President of Racing from 1999 to 2003. He is the Chairman of the Board of Harness Tracks of America (HTA) and the past president of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA).

Mr. Mitchell currently serves as President of Tourism London and is the Vice-Chair of Board of Governors at Fanshawe College. He is a past Director of both the London Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions.

"Ms. Magee and Mr. Mitchell are tremendous additions to our board," said WEG Chairman of the Board, Mr. Clay Horner. "Christine has a strong track record in marketing and building an iconic brand, while Hugh is a broadly respected leader in horse racing and breeding circles. Both will be key figures in Woodbine Entertainment Group's pursuit of a secure horse racing and breeding industry in Ontario in the short term and a thriving entity into the future."

The appointments come at a vital time for the province's horse racing industry.

"We will continue to work with the Government of Ontario on its plan to integrate horse racing into the province's gaming strategy," said WEG Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jim Lawson. "We are committed to ensuring Woodbine Entertainment Group fulfills its mandate as a provider of high quality horse racing and strengthen our stature as a progressive, innovative, world-class sports and entertainment industry leader."

About Woodbine Entertainment Group

Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is the largest horse racing operator in Canada offering world class horse racing at both Woodbine (Toronto) and Mohawk (Milton) racetracks. WEG also operates off-track wagering through its Champions teletheatre network throughout Ontario, which includes WEGZ Stadium Bar in Vaughan, Turf Lounge in the heart of Toronto's financial district and Greenwood in the Beach area of Toronto. Remote wagering is also available to customers through HPIbet (formerly HorsePlayer Interactive), the company's telephone, internet and mobile account wagering service. WEG operates HPItv, a CRTC licensed digital television channel that broadcasts its racing product into homes across Canada.

John Siscos