American Digital Communications, Inc. Adds Four New Thoroughbred Tracks
Business Wire - July 19, 1999 08:35
NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 1999--American Digital Communications Inc. [OTCBB: ADCM] announced
today the addition of four new thoroughbred racetracks to the TrackPower(TM) service.
The four tracks are Louisiana Downs, Canterbury Park in Minnesota, Great Lakes Downs in Michigan, and Hawthorne Race Course in
Chicago, Illinois, the fifth oldest racetrack in the U.S. All have signed non-exclusive live broadcast agreements, bringing the total number of
tracks offered on the TrackPower service to nineteen.
"These tracks are great new additions to the TrackPower service," stated Graham Simmonds, VP and General Manager of ADCM. "All of
these tracks bring a strong regional presence to TrackPower and we are continuing to aggressively pursue new tracks for the service."
TrackPower is a multi-channel digital satellite television service for horse racing. The TrackPower service allows racing fans to watch
full-card simulcasting from premier racetracks in their home or office. On July 1, 1999, TrackPower began broadcasting on EchoStar's Dish
Network(TM) service, which broadcasts to more than 2.3 million U.S. direct broadcast satellite homes. TrackPower also offers subscribers
telephone wagering through Penn National Race Course's Telebet system.
American Digital Communications, Inc., delivers high quality live horse racing video to subscribers throughout the Continental United States.
ADCM has contracted with Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN), a licensed racing facility in Pennsylvania, to provide
information and wagering services to subscribers. For additional information, contact Graham Simmonds at 905/839-1430, or by email at
simmonds@trackpower.com.
TrackPower is available for purchase by calling 1-800-333-DISH (3474). DISH Network systems can be purchased from nearly 20,000
DISH Network retail locations nationwide.
This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties.
CONTACT: American Digital Communications, New York
J. Graham Simmonds, Phone: 905/839-1430 ext. 352
Email: simmonds@trackpower.com |
