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PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) successfully launched ESPN BET, an online sportsbook available for mobile wagering on iOS and Android, and via web at www.ESPNBET.com. The online casino offering is accessible within ESPN BET through the Hollywood Casino brand in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The partnership with ESPN is expected to drive the sportsbook's success, leveraging PENN's operational excellence and ESPN's brand and reach.
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WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced that ESPN BET successfully launched in the 17 states across the U.S. where it offers online sports betting. The newly branded online sportsbook from PENN and ESPN is available for mobile wagering on iOS and Android, and via web at www.ESPNBET.com.

In addition, PENN’s online casino offering is now accessible within ESPN BET via mobile and web under the Hollywood Casino brand in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

"We're extremely proud to introduce ESPN BET and look forward to delivering an exceptional customer experience to fans across the U.S.,” said Jay Snowden, CEO & President, PENN Entertainment. “Our successful launch is the culmination of months of hard work across both teams and we could not be more excited to roll out ESPN BET in partnership with ESPN. PENN’s operational excellence paired with ESPN's unmatched brand and reach is a powerful combination that will drive this compelling new sportsbook.”

ESPN BET operates on the Penn Interactive Gaming Platform, a state-of-the-art, proprietary technology stack built by PENN’s in-house product and engineering teams. In August 2023, PENN entered into a transformative, exclusive long-term strategic alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, “ESPN”) relating to online sports betting within the United States.

About PENN Entertainment

PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“PENN,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 18 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L’Auberge®, ESPN BET® and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®. In August 2023, PENN entered into a transformative, exclusive long-term strategic alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, “ESPN”) relating to online sports betting within the United States. PENN’s ability to leverage the leading sports media brands in the United States (ESPN) and Canada (theScore) will position us to significantly expand our digital footprint and efficiently grow our customer ecosystem. This highly differentiated strategy, which is focused on organic cross-sell opportunities, is reinforced by our market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform and an in-house iCasino content studio. PENN’s portfolio is further bolstered by our industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, which offers our over 27 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences across business channels.

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Eric Schippers

Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

PENN Entertainment

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Source: PENN Entertainment, Inc.

FAQ

What is the name of the online sportsbook launched by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and ESPN?

The online sportsbook launched by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and ESPN is called ESPN BET.

Where is ESPN BET available for mobile wagering?

ESPN BET is available for mobile wagering on iOS and Android.

In which states is the Hollywood Casino brand accessible within ESPN BET?

The Hollywood Casino brand is accessible within ESPN BET in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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penn national gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. we have also recently expanded into social online gaming offerings via our penn interactive ventures, llc division and our recent acquisition of rocket speed inc. at may 1, 2017, the company operated twenty-nine facilities in seventeen jurisdictions, including california, florida, illinois, indiana, kansas, maine, massachusetts, mississippi, missouri, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, ohio, pennsylvania, texas, west virginia, and ontario, canada. at may 1, 2017, in aggregate, penn national gaming operated approximately 35,000 gaming machines, 800 table games and 4,600 hotel rooms.