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ESPN names DraftKings exclusive sportsbook and odds provider from 1 December

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ESPN and DraftKings agreed that DraftKings will become ESPN’s exclusive official sportsbook and odds provider from 1 December, according to the companies. DraftKings products will be integrated across ESPN’s platforms, with a full rollout expected in 2026; ESPN BET will become a sports betting content brand. The deal follows the termination of ESPN’s partnership with Penn Entertainment.

The agreement shifts ESPN’s sportsbook integrations to DraftKings after the end of its Penn partnership.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 22 December 2025
Story date23 September 202522 December 2025

Latest reported results

DraftKings NASDAQ: DKNG

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.33bn10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041
Operating income
−USD 493.1m10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041

PENN Entertainment NASDAQ: PENN

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.84bn
Operating income
USD 127.3m10-Q filing 0000921738-26-000028

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