Youbet.com to Offer Bets on the Dubai World Cup

18 March 1999
Youbet.com, Inc. has announced plans to provide coverage of the Dubai World Cup day on the You Bet Network, giving American horseracing enthusiasts the opportunity to bet online into a dedicated international wagering pool.

The You Bet Network will also provide downloadable race cards, past performances and live PC video and audio for all five races on Dubai World Cup day, Sunday, March 28.

"The Dubai Cup is an exciting international event and an important step for us as Youbet.com becomes the premier service provider for interactive wagering worldwide," said Youbet.com Chairman and CEO Robert M. Fell.

"We believe that Youbet is reaching the new racing fan and welcome the opportunity to increase the distribution of the Dubai Cup," said Steve Molnar, executive vice president of racing at Youbet.com.

This will be the fourth running of the Dubai Cup, the world's most valuable purse at $5 million. In addition to the Dubai World Cup, which will go off at 11:15 AM EST (8:15 AM Pacific Time), the North American simulcast will include the ($500,000) Dubai Turf Classic, the ($500,000) Dubai Duty Free, the Nad Al Sheba Sprint, and the Nad Al Sheba Mile.

For more information on the Dubai Cup visit http://www.dubaiworldcup.com.