ESPN chairman backs Penn partnership as ESPN Bet seeks market share
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said the network remains positive about its partnership with Penn Entertainment and that ESPN Bet is growing. He said the sportsbook needs to build market share and pointed to planned ESPN app enhancements that will integrate betting more deeply, including during live games.
The partnership includes an opt-out after its third year, in August 2026, while ESPN Bet is still seeking to grow its market share.