Business
October 7, 2022
ESPN and DraftKings May Seal a Historical Deal
At the end of August, ESPN announced that it was interested in joining the sports betting market by selling its brand to sportsbook operators like Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings. The speculated license price was $3 billion, according to a media report based on sources that were not named. Now, Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN seems to […]
Business
September 12, 2022
Loeb Gives Up on Convincing Disney to Spin Off ESPN
Daniel Loeb will no longer try to convince Walt Disney to spin off ESPN. The investor recently staked $1 billion in the company and believed that spinning off ESPN would help Disney reduce its debt. Loeb Changes His Mind When Loeb proposed the spin-off, he argued that separating ESPN from its parent company would help […]
Sports
September 9, 2022
ESPN Offers Slate of New Sports Betting Shows Ahead of Football Season
Sports broadcasters are upping their game ahead of the new NFL season and sports channel ESPN is no different. It has announced a slate of new programs and more original sports betting content. More Quality Content Across All ESPN Platforms ESPN continues to evolve its digital presence with a new digital show that will be […]
Industry
September 6, 2022
ESPN Secured Joe Fortenbaugh’s Sports Betting Services
US sports network ESPN moved to ensure the services of its sports betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh via a new-multi-year contract extension. Ensure Continuation in Sports Betting Under the terms of the contract extension, Fortenbaugh, who has been regularly contributing to ESPN’s Daily Wager program and has scheduled appearances on ESPN Radio, television shows and digital […]
Sports
September 6, 2022
US Bettors Like the Idea of an ESPN-Branded Sportsbook, Survey Says
OddsAssist has conducted a survey in which it asked respondents whether they would use an ESPN sportsbook if one was available. The survey results stated that 73.3% of the respondents would use a sportsbook branded by ESPN and 71.5% stated that they would trust an ESPN-branded sportsbook more than other options. The High Inflation Is […]
Business
August 16, 2022
Let ESPN Go Its Own Way from Disney Urges Daniel Loeb
Decoupling ESPN from Disney may be a way forward for both companies to achieve their optimal performance in the entertainment industry, Third Point CEO and chief investment officer Daniel S. Loeb has said in a letter addressed to Robert A. Chapek, Disney’s chief executive. Third Point Capital Wants ESPN to Be Unshackled from Disney Essentially, […]
Industry
August 12, 2022
Jackpocket Named as Exclusive Sponsor of ESPN NY
Jackpocket, a third-party lottery tickets app, was named as the exclusive sponsor of the ESPN New York sports app. ESPN NY Welcomes Jackpocket ESPN New York is a famous provider of New York sports news and content. Therefore, the partnership will help Jackpocket expand its footprint in the state. In addition, ESPN New York will […]
Sports
June 20, 2022
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mateusz Gamrot UFC on ESPN 37 Odds, Time, and Prediction
If you’re wondering why the clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot is headlining the UFC on ESPN 38 event, it’s because these two really know how to put on a show in the octagon. Tsarukyan won the Performance of the Night bonus in his two previous fights. Gamrot did it in two of his […]
Business
March 17, 2022
Genius Sports Brings Second Spectrum to ESPN’s NCAA Coverage
Genius Sports will work with ESPN to ensure that the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship receives proper coverage. A step in this direction is the introduction of optical tracking technology and various augmentation that will elevate the experience and create new opportunities for participants, businesses, and fans. Second Spectrum to Elevate the Telecasts During […]
Sports
November 11, 2021
Disney Openly Accepts Sports Betting as Part of Future Plans
Disney is looking to expand more aggressively into sports betting, the company has admitted during its Q4 2021 earnings call. The news comes as a U-turn in the position of the family entertainment giant which has avoided association with gambling for years and led a pointed attempt to stop Florida from passing a sports gambling […]
