That means bettors will be able to place bets directly through ESPN’s online products in the 16 legalized betting states where PENN Entertainment is licensed – of which Pennsylvania is one of them. Together, we can utilize each other’s strengths to create the type of experience that existing and new bettors will expect from both companies, and we can’t wait to get started.”ĮSPN covers sports betting across its many platforms, offering a variety of gambling-centric shows, multiplatform coverage of industry news, or showcasing sports betting odds on its website and various TV programs.īut this marks the first time an online sportsbook will bear the coveted brand of the so-called Worldwide leader in sports. While PENN Entertainment chief executive officer Jay Snowden said: “This agreement with ESPN and collaboration on ESPN BET allows us to take another step forward as an industry leader.
In a joint press release, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro describes PENN Entertainment as “the perfect partner to build an unmatched user experience for sports betting with ESPN BET.”
