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Mark Shapiro blasts ESPN’s ‘abysmal’ gambling coverage as ‘bad programming”

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ESPN

The perception of ESPN is at an all-time low

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ESPN

ESPN Bet will go down as ESPN’s signature failure

Saturday was not a bad day for those who enjoy seeing SEC football teams falter in big spots. One of those people was Dave Portnoy. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Dave Portnoy explains why Barstool was a better partner for Penn than ESPN

"They paid a lot of money to get results — big results from ESPN — and they weren't even close."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0
After announcing the end of ESPN Bet, ESPN announced it has entered a new endorsement deal with DraftKings.

ESPN announces new endorsement deal with DraftKings following end of ESPN Bet

As a part of the deal, DraftKings will become the exclusive odds provider for the Worldwide Leader in Sports.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0
ESPN Bet logo

ESPN Bet to come to an end Dec. 1

ESPN and Penn announced that they have mutually terminated their partnership.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 6, 2025 0
Katie Nolan on her "Casuals with Katie Nolan" podcast.

Katie Nolan: ESPN having a sportsbook ‘blows my mind’

"I don't understand how they get away with it, but it is what it is."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 5, 2025 0
ESPN pulled its own betting promo mid-broadcast as Mike Greenberg discussed FBI arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.

ESPN quickly removes ESPN Bet banner during coverage of NBA gambling arrests

Talk about awkward timing...

By Sam Neumann OnOct 23, 2025 0
Mike Greenberg ESPN Bet

Jimmy Pitaro addresses ESPN’s approach to responsibly promoting sports betting

"...it would be very hard for ESPN today to serve the sports fan without providing substantial, meaningful betting content and a frictionless, or somewhat frictionless, experience around placing a bet."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 20, 2025 0
An image from the opening of the ESPN Bet sportsbook and restaurant in Detroit. (Penn Entertainment.)

Analyst: 2025 is a ‘make-or-break year’ for ESPN Bet as contract opt-out looms

With ESPN possessing the ability to opt out the deal, it's going to be a critical few months for the Penn Entertainment product.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 22, 2025 0
Rece Davis on the ABC set during the 2024 NFL Draft.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission conducts hearing on Rece Davis’ ‘College GameDay’ gambling remarks

ESPN Bet and PENN Entertainment are facing a fine or potential loss of license as a result of the investigation.

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 18, 2025 0
Credit: Penn Entertainment

ESPN

Penn’s complicated history with theScore, Barstool, ESPN Bet show perils of sports betting competition

Credit: Penn Entertainment

ESPN

Five reasons why ESPN Bet never had a chance

ESPN Bet logo

Penn CEO sends ominous message about ESPN Bet

ESPN Bet is still struggling to get off the ground and its partnership with Penn Entertainment may be living on borrowed time.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 27, 2025 0
Elle Duncan

ESPN launches ‘responsible gaming campaign’ with Elle Duncan spot

“ESPN is taking an important approach to responsible gambling messaging, supported by behavioral science research."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 22, 2025 0
Jason Kelce wasn't exactly enthusiastic about his prop bet prediction on "Monday Night Countdown" ahead of the Vikings-Rams playoff game. Photo Credit: ESPN

Jason Kelce says he was told to make specific prop bet prediction

"I've got 2+ because they told me to."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 13, 2025 0
Erin Dolan from ESPN Bet

Should ESPN PR tout a TV personality’s NFL betting record?

ESPN PR is implying that if you tail Dolan’s NFL plays, you’re going to win money.

By Dustin Gouker OnDec 12, 2024 0
Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome.

Could ESPN Bet help share the load of Stephen A. Smith’s new salary?

The Worldwide Leader will not be on the hook for Smith's entire salary, even if he'll be the network's highest-paid star.

By Sam Neumann OnDec 6, 2024 0
Devin Singletary

ESPN Bet TikTok account seemingly implies Devin Singletary gave up TD to impact total score bets

"This is a low point to me for ESPN as an organization."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 23, 2024 2
Credit: John David Mercer/USA Today Sports

ESPN

Fox’s FanDuel move marks drastically different gambling strategy from ESPN

Erin Kate Dolan ESPN Bet

ESPN betting analyst defends not touting bets on ESPN Bet

ESPN's betting analyst giving out picks not on ESPN Bet only causes more questions around the longterm viability of the platform.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 6, 2024 1
Pamela Maldonado

ESPN inks deal with sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado

ESPN has added another sports betting analyst heading into football season.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 15, 2024 1
An image from the opening of the ESPN Bet sportsbook and restaurant in Detroit. (Penn Entertainment.)

Penn Entertainment adding ESPN Bet branding to eight more sportsbooks

ESPN Bet branding is coming to more of Penn's brick-and-mortar sportsbooks.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 8, 2024 1
Mike Greenberg ESPN Bet

Laid-off Penn staffer on ESPN Bet: ‘We relied on the name and it just didn’t work.’

"We were doing the same thing with ESPN that we did with Barstool: we relied on the name and it didn’t work."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 24, 2024 3
A view of the FanDuel Sportsbook betting area at Belterra Park Cincinnati.

FanDuel owner ‘sizing up’ Penn Entertainment assets, which could include ESPN Bet

While ESPN Bet's financials don't set the world on fire, their customer base would be a nice addition to FanDuel's numbers

By Sean Keeley OnJul 9, 2024 2

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