ESPN BET
ESPN BET is the rebranded sportsbook from PENN Entertainment, launched in November 2023 under a 10-year, $1.5 billion licensing deal with ESPN (owned by Disney). It replaced the former Barstool Sportsbook after PENN sold Barstool back to Dave Portnoy. ESPN BET combines ESPNs media dominance with PENNs retail casino footprint and is integrated deeply into the ESPN app and website.
About ESPN BET
ESPN BET is the rebranded sportsbook from PENN Entertainment, launched in November 2023 under a 10-year, $1.5 billion licensing deal with ESPN (owned by Disney). It replaced the former Barstool Sportsbook after PENN sold Barstool back to Dave Portnoy. ESPN BET combines ESPNs media dominance with PENNs retail casino footprint and is integrated deeply into the ESPN app and website.
What Makes ESPN BET Different
Content-first sportsbook with live odds integrated directly into ESPN articles and broadcasts. Strong for casual fans already in the ESPN ecosystem.
What You Should Know
- Launched November 14, 2023 under a 10-year, $1.5 billion deal with ESPN
- Replaced Barstool Sportsbook after PENN sold Barstool back to Dave Portnoy for $1
- Deep integration with ESPN.com, ESPN app, and SportsCenter coverage
- PENN Entertainment also owns Hollywood Casino and Plainridge Park retail operations
- In Massachusetts, ESPN BET operates under the theScore Bet brand (rebranded December 2025)
ESPN BET is Live in 19 States
ESPN BET operates in the following US states and territories. Click any state for a full guide to legal sports betting in that market — including which operators are available, tax rates, and state-specific laws.
Arizona
★ Dedicated siteColorado
Illinois
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Kentucky
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★ Dedicated siteMichigan
★ Dedicated siteMississippi
Missouri
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New York
North Carolina
Ohio
★ Dedicated sitePennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
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