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Article: Penn National, Pocono Downs Become 27th, 28th Youbet.com Partner Tracks For Live Online Horse Racing & Wagering.

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May 18, 1999
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LOS ANGELES, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn National Race Course and Pocono Downs, both staples of rich history and tradition in the sports and entertainment market in Pennsylvania, have become the 27th and 28th partners of Youbet.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UBET), a Los Angeles-based interactive technology company offering the only online horse racing and wagering in the United States, it was announced today.

Penn National (Nasdaq: PENN), celebrating its 27th anniversary with year-around thoroughbred racing, and Pocono Downs are owned and operated by publicly held Penn National Gaming, Inc. Penn National and Pocono Downs agreed to non-exclusive agreements with ...

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