Analyst: 2025 is a ‘make-or-break year’ for ESPN Bet as contract opt-out looms
With ESPN possessing the ability to opt out the deal, it's going to be a critical few months for the Penn Entertainment product.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission conducts hearing on Rece Davis’ ‘College GameDay’ gambling remarks
ESPN Bet and PENN Entertainment are facing a fine or potential loss of license as a result of the investigation.
Penn’s complicated history with theScore, Barstool, ESPN Bet show perils of sports betting competition
Five reasons why ESPN Bet never had a chance
Penn CEO sends ominous message about ESPN Bet
ESPN Bet is still struggling to get off the ground and its partnership with Penn Entertainment may be living on borrowed time.
ESPN launches ‘responsible gaming campaign’ with Elle Duncan spot
“ESPN is taking an important approach to responsible gambling messaging, supported by behavioral science research."
Jason Kelce says he was told to make specific prop bet prediction
"I've got 2+ because they told me to."
Should ESPN PR tout a TV personality’s NFL betting record?
ESPN PR is implying that if you tail Dolan’s NFL plays, you’re going to win money.
Could ESPN Bet help share the load of Stephen A. Smith’s new salary?
The Worldwide Leader will not be on the hook for Smith's entire salary, even if he'll be the network's highest-paid star.
ESPN Bet TikTok account seemingly implies Devin Singletary gave up TD to impact total score bets
"This is a low point to me for ESPN as an organization."
Fox’s FanDuel move marks drastically different gambling strategy from ESPN
ESPN betting analyst defends not touting bets on ESPN Bet
ESPN's betting analyst giving out picks not on ESPN Bet only causes more questions around the longterm viability of the platform.
ESPN inks deal with sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado
ESPN has added another sports betting analyst heading into football season.
Penn Entertainment adding ESPN Bet branding to eight more sportsbooks
ESPN Bet branding is coming to more of Penn's brick-and-mortar sportsbooks.
Laid-off Penn staffer on ESPN Bet: ‘We relied on the name and it just didn’t work.’
"We were doing the same thing with ESPN that we did with Barstool: we relied on the name and it didn’t work."
FanDuel owner ‘sizing up’ Penn Entertainment assets, which could include ESPN Bet
While ESPN Bet's financials don't set the world on fire, their customer base would be a nice addition to FanDuel's numbers
Boyd Gaming approaches ESPN Bet operator Penn Entertainment about acquisition
Penn stock jumped nearly 10% on the news.
ESPN BET named official PGA Championship betting partner
The PGA Championship becomes the first men's golf major to establish an official sports betting sponsor.
Pat McAfee continues to remind viewers that ESPN Bet needs improvements
"When you use the app, it feels like you know, there is gonna have to be some stuff (changed) here."
Pat McAfee performs awkward ad read, pep talk for ESPN Bet
"ESPN Bet's got a lot of room to grow."
Penn Entertainment stock tumbles as ESPN Bet numbers fall short of estimates
"Our financial results were impacted by lower-than-expected hold and spend per user."
First ESPN Bet retail sportsbook opens in Detroit ahead of NFL Draft, will host countless on-air shows and segments
ESPN BET Live, the First Draft podcast, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, and Greeny will broadcast from the new book this week.
Adam Schefter shuts down absurd rumor Chargers could draft J.J. McCarthy
"Is this some sort of gimmick?"
Gregg Giannotti believes ESPN is downplaying NBA prop bet scandal over conflicts of interest
“You can’t tell me that UConn women’s college basketball is a bigger story..."
Rece Davis downplays ‘risk-free investment’ gambling comment on The Pat McAfee Show, insists he didn’t apologize
"I didn't apologize. I clarified."