ESPN BET a braded sports book in partnership with PENN Entertainment, similar to SkeyBet. ESPN Bet currently available in 17 states including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
ESPN Bet Review
Name: ESPN Bet
Description: ESPN Bet is a newly-launched online sportsbook that is a collaboration between ESPN and PENN Entertainment. It was introduced as a significant player in the online sports betting market and is designed to replace the Barstool Sportsbook. This service combines the extensive reach and brand recognition of ESPN with the technological and operational capabilities of PENN Entertainment's proprietary sports betting technology.
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Apple App Store
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Google Play Store
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Trustpilot
Summary
The service is tailored for fans in the United States and, as of its launch, is available in 17 states where sports betting is legalized. It is accessible through a mobile app, a desktop site, and a mobile website, with plans to expand to retail locations in the future. ESPN Bet offers the standard features of a sportsbook, including the ability to place bets, and it also provides odds, promotions, and content from ESPN and PENN Entertainment.
Pros
- Good brand
- Owned by PENN Entertainment
- Heavily regulated
Cons
- Slight conflict with Disney’s ethos
- Odds not as good as betting exchanges
- No sports spread betting