Penn Entertainment and ESPN agreed to end their US sports betting partnership, Penn said. The deal will terminate on 1 December 2025 under a clause allowing either side to exit if market-share thresholds are missed. Penn said it will switch its US betting brand to theScore Bet.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Sporttrade said it will stop US online sports betting, with wagering ending on 25 May and platform access closing on 26 June. Customers in New Jersey have until 25 May to withdraw funds; those in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa and Virginia have until 25 June, after which unclaimed balances will be sent by cheque.
FDJ United is targeting acquisitions in the US lottery market as a route into the country, CEO Stéphane Pallez said. Pallez said the operator does not intend to pursue sports betting in North America, citing potential disruption from other activities.
Missouri’s Gaming Commission is reviewing applications and conducting background checks ahead of the state’s planned sports betting launch, with June 2025 described as an optimistic target. Commission chair Jan Zimmerman said the licensing process is intensive; the state has until December 2025 to implement voters’ approval, and existing casinos and two unaffiliated applicants may seek licences.
Missouri’s Gaming Commission is targeting a late-summer launch for two mobile sports betting platforms, according to the report. The commission is reviewing applications and conducting background checks; the platforms have not yet been selected. Regulations allow until December for full implementation, while officials hope to activate wagering by late June.
FanDuel renewed its multi-year sports betting partnership with the National Football League, with the agreement confirmed on 27 August. FanDuel retains advertising opportunities during live NFL broadcasts and the right to use NFL marks in its marketing. The organisations will also continue work on betting integrity and responsible gambling initiatives.