Penn Entertainment sees narrower online loss, casino challenges

Monday, October 7, 2024 9:12 PM
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  • Rob Golum, Bloomberg News

Penn Entertainment Inc., which operates the ESPN Bet online gambling business, said the third-quarter loss from its interactive casino was narrower than previously forecast.

The online part of the casino company is expected to report a $90 million to $100 million loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, according to a regulatory filing Monday. Management had previously forecast a loss of up to $135 million.

The company credited a more profitable mix of bets during the period, along with lower promotional expenses. The preliminary results were released to coincide with an investor presentation Monday in Las Vegas.

The company’s physical casinos are expected to report adjusted Ebitda of $465 million to $475 million.