Casino
November 7, 2025
No Disruptions: Penn Plans Smooth Shift from ESPN Bet to theScore
Penn Entertainment is preparing for a better streamlined transition on December 1, when the company will rebrand ESPN Bet to theScore Bet. According to the plan, users won’t have to download a new app, re-register, or go through any of the disruptions that hurt its last rebrand from Barstool. “Apples and Oranges” Speaking on Penn’s […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
ESPN Bet to Shut Down as Penn Ends $1.5B Partnership Deal
Penn Entertainment has announced its decision to withdraw from the 10-year, $1.5 billion collaboration with ESPN, effectively ending the ESPN Bet project, the joint sportsbook the two companies launched just over two years ago. The decision, announced on Thursday during Penn’s quarterly earnings call, concludes one of the most ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful experiments in […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
STATSCORE to Power ESPN Brasil with LivematchPro
STATSCORE, a leading provider of sports data and technology, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ESPN’s Brazil-facing arm, ESPN Brasil. This agreement with one of the Latin American country’s leading sports media brands will greatly expand the former business’s presence. STATSCORE Pens Deal with ESPN Brasil According to the announcement, the […]
Legal
October 15, 2025
NCSA Issues Legal Notice to ESPN Due to Non-Compliance with Regulations
Bangladesh’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has issued a legal notice to ESPN Sports Media Group Ltd, the parent company of ESPNcricinfo. The company allegedly violated Bangladesh’s Cyber Safety Ordinance 2025 and is non-compliant with tax laws and gambling advertisements. NCSA Warns ESPN About Various Breaches In the letter, the NCSA accused ESPNcricinfo of displaying […]
Sports
August 6, 2025
ESPN Acquires The NFL Network & Other Media Assets
ESPN has penned a deal to acquire The NFL Network and other league-owned media assets. In return, the league will secure a stake in the sports media company. A Game-Changing Deal In its official announcement, ESPN announced that, in addition to acquiring the NFL Network, it has also secured the linear rights to the league’s […]
Sports
July 24, 2025
Penn Gets “Hold” Rating as Casinos Lag, ESPN Bet App in “Best Position”
Jefferies analyst David Katz, who recently called DraftKings’ binary events contracts policy “measured” and maintained a Buy recommendation for Light & Wonder’s stock in December 2024, is now maintaining a cautious Hold rating on Penn Entertainment’s stock. Slow Growth for Regional Casinos Katz has decided to stick to his original $20 price target despite shares […]
Sports
June 3, 2025
Teleprompter Malfunction Disrupts ESPN UFC Vegas 107 Broadcast
The UFC Vegas 107 show hit a snag this past weekend. A live segment to preview the main card’s opening bout turned into an uneasy on-air moment for ESPN’s betting expert, Minty Bets. Minty Bets’ On-Air Stumble Sparks Doubts About ESPN’s Gambling Credibility People watching to get expert gambling advice before the Zach Reese vs. […]
Industry
April 16, 2025
Penn Bolsters ESPN and ESPN BET Synergies with Mint Club
Penn Entertainment has unveiled a new initiative that seeks to create further synergies between the ESPN app and the ESPN BET sportsbook. According to the announcement, the company has revealed the ESPN BET Mint Club, a new community feature that will further personalize and enhance the experience for sports bettors. Penn Introduces ESPN BET Mint […]
Sports
March 3, 2025
ESPN Bet’s Future in Doubt as Penn Faces Mounting Pressure
Penn Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: PENN) ESPN Bet division could face an uncertain future next year if it fails to gain significant traction before the close of 2026. The sports betting venture, launched in partnership with ESPN, has struggled to establish itself as a serious contender in the highly competitive online gaming market. While Penn’s other gambling […]
Sports
January 15, 2025
Jason Kelce Hints ESPN Told Him to Pick MNF Bet
Earlier this week, Jason Kelce, the popular ESPN pundit, gave an unconvincing pregame pick ahead of Monday night’s playoff game that saw the Minnesota Vikings clash with the Los Angeles Rams. “They Told Me To” The analyst was part of the Monday Night Countdown crew. Each of the participants made their choice on ESPN Bet […]
