Members include: All Slots Casino
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presently operates eleven facilities in nine jurisdictions including
West Virginia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Colorado, Maine and Ontario. Furthermore, the Company does not intend to update publicly
any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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Our managers
have been in constant discussion with eCOGRA to learn how best to implement
this program."

About the Jackpot Factory Group

With four online casinos and one poker room, the Jackpot Factory Group
(www. The Company
intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund the
previously announced redemption of all $200 million in aggregate
principal amount of the Company's outstanding 11 1/8% Series B Senior
Subordinated Notes due March 1, 2008 and for general corporate
purposes.

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In aggregate, Penn National's
facilities feature over 13,000 slot machines, 260 table games, 1,286
hotel rooms and 417,000 square feet of gaming floor space.

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We are pleased to be a part of this important effort and
proud that the high standards of integrity held by our casinos are worthy
of the eCOGRA seal," said David Brickman, Spokesperson for the Jackpot
Factory Group.jackpotfactory. (PENN:Nasdaq ) announced today that it had priced a
private offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 6
3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015.

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com) is a leading online casino group. Using
Microgaming technology, the Jackpot Factory Group offers the largest and
latest selection of games, and as a member of eCOGRA, the group prides
itself on fast payouts and honest play.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
including those relating to the offering, the redemption of the
Company's outstanding 11 1/8% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due
2008 and the pending acquisition of Argosy Gaming .

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In compliance with eCOGRA, all Jackpot Factory Group casinos offer advice
on how to gamble in a responsible manner and how to detect potential
gambling problems.

David Brickman further explained, "Our mission is to promote safe, fun
responsible gaming and for this reason we're committed to do our role in
stopping underage gambling. Although the Company believes that
its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds
of its knowledge of its business and operations , there can be no
assurance that actual results will not differ materially from the
Company's expectations .

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PRESS RELEASE Jackpot Factory Launches Responsible Gaming Program

The casinos allow players to take the National Opinion
Research Center of the University of Chicago's (NORC) confidential
diagnostic test, a highly respected test used by psychologists across the
country. For more information, please visit
us at www.
The sale of the new Senior Subordinated Notes is expected to close
on March 9, 2005, subject to customary closing conditions.
The new Senior Subordinated Notes have not been registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws
and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent
registration or an applicable exemption from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state
securities laws.

The Company is currently in the process of completing the
disposition of the Shreveport, Louisiana Hollywood Casino.

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As one of the largest online casino groups focusing on slots
and roulette, the Jackpot Factory is taking the bull by the horns. In November
2004, Penn National agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of
Argosy Gaming Company, which it expects to complete in the second half
of 2005. The
cautionary advice in this paragraph is permitted by the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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"The Jackpot Factory Group cares first and foremost about our players. Jackpot Factory is among the first to implement our
suggested program, which includes staff training in this critical area,"
said Andrew Beveridge, CEO of eCOGRA.

About Penn National Gaming

Penn National Gaming owns and operates casino and horse racing
facilities with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

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com), a leading online casino group, announced today
that it has successfully implemented a responsible gaming program
formulated by the eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance
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WYOMISSING, Pa. In particular, consummation of Penn National's
acquisition of Argosy Gaming is subject to several conditions
including the approval of various governmental entities, including
certain gaming regulatory authorities to which the companies are
subject.

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such, we take the issue of responsible gaming very seriously.





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"eCOGRA strongly believes that the prevention of underage gambling and
identifying and helping problem gamblers is a core objective in running an
integrity -driven online gambling operation with player protection
front-of-mind. Casino managers have been trained on the latest
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The Microgaming powered casino group, representing All Slots
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a proactive and responsible manner on the issue of responsible gaming.

Penn National Gaming Inc. Prices $250 Million Senior Subordinated Notes Offering

The new Senior Subordinated
Notes will be unsecured senior subordinated obligations of the Company
and will not be guaranteed.

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