PENN said during its Q3 results announcement that it had mutually agreed with ESPN to end their partnership and wind down ESPN Bet. The company plans to focus on theScore Bet in the US and Canada; payments to ESPN are due to cease in Q4 2025, while ESPN said it would assist with the transition.
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Missouri launched legal sports betting on 1 December, with eight brands opening in the state. DraftKings and Circa Sports hold independent licences, while other operators partnered with teams or casinos; ESPN Bet ended operations as PENN shifted its US betting business to theScore Bet.
Penn Entertainment relaunched theScore Bet in the US on 1 December, replacing ESPN Bet after the companies ended their agreement in November 2025. The sportsbook is available in 21 jurisdictions, including Missouri, where sports betting began at the same time. Penn said customers can use their existing ESPN Bet credentials, with account details and open wagers transferred.
Penn Entertainment completed the rebrand of its online sports betting platform from ESPN Bet to theScore Bet after ending its agreement with Disney-owned ESPN. Penn said the app is live in 21 US jurisdictions, including Missouri, and that its Hollywood Casino offering remains available in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission reported a record $811.4 million in total sports wagering handle for October 2025 across the state’s eight licensed online sportsbooks. Paid wagering revenue was $784.3 million, and bettors received $728.9 million in winnings, the highest monthly payout since the market launched.
ESPN announced a partnership with DraftKings, naming the operator its exclusive official sportsbook and odds provider, while Penn Entertainment and ESPN agreed to end their exclusive deal on December 1. Penn said its US online sportsbook would be rebranded as theScore Bet next month, subject to regulatory approvals; DraftKings will power the betting tab in the ESPN app.