Tag: ESPN
ESPN Bet’s New York sports betting launch delayed by regulatory roadblock
ESPN’s official sportsbook is officially stuck waiting for the green light from regulators to launch in the Empire State. PENN... more
ESPN BET’s live sports betting show to debut on ESPN
Sports betting operator ESPN BET’s television show will get its time to shine on the big network. The media company announced Wednesday... more
Sports betting reporter Purdum signs multiyear contract renewal with ESPN
David Purdum has signed a new, multiyear contract renewal with ESPN in which he will continue working in his role as a sports betting... more
PENN layoffs hit digital, ESPN Bet employees right before second-quarter earnings
Penn Entertainment is reducing its headcount, including positions affecting ESPN Bet. Employees began posting to LinkedIn this week saying... more
Inside ESPN’s playbook for marketing its sportsbook
ESPN’s bet on sports betting only started recently. Major sportsbooks including FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, MGM, and Wynn were already... more
ESPN Bet alternate telecast planned for PGA championship
One day after it was announced that ESPN BET would be the official sports betting sponsor of the PGA Championship through 2026, ESPN... more
ESPN BET named official betting sponsor of PGA Championship
The PGA of America and PENN Entertainment announced a partnership Tuesday that makes ESPN BET the official sports betting sponsor of the... more
Analyst: Market too bearish on ESPN Bet
Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas took ESPN Bet’s parent company “Out of the Pennalty Box” this morning. The punning reference... more
Penn Entertainment taps Disney/ESPN exec as chief technology officer
Penn Entertainment has hired a longtime Walt Disney Company employee as its next chief technology officer. Aaron LaBerge Monday was... more
Analyst: DraftKings to beat expectations, while ESPN Bet falls short
DraftKings will beat expectations, while ESPN Bet will fall short, when earnings are reported for the first quarter, according to an... more