PENN Entertainment has eliminated most positions on theScore esports team, with reports indicating that about three-quarters of the team were laid off. The company had not commented on the extent of the cuts or its plans for the esports operation in the report.
The cuts reduce staffing at PENN’s esports content operation, although the company’s future plans were not stated.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Alberta says 32 groups have applied to enter its regulated online gambling market, which is scheduled to launch on 13 July 2026. The province said 20 applicants have paid a CAD150,000 deposit; DraftKings plans to offer sports betting and online casino games.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission amended its internet gaming standards to prohibit commercial operators from offering odds on elections, by-elections and party leadership contests, according to the report. The change took immediate effect ahead of Alberta’s planned commercial online gambling launch later in 2026.
PENN Entertainment said it has applied for a licence to offer online sports betting and casino gaming in Alberta, and has begun allowing residents to download theScore Bet app and register. The company said the services will launch only after required regulatory approvals; the timing of Alberta’s market opening has not been confirmed.
Illinois House Gaming Committee chairman Daniel Didech filed HB 5143 to repeal the state's $0.25 and $0.50 sports-wagering surcharges, and HB 5142 to classify specified prediction-market activity as sports wagering. The report says the surcharge raised $62.2 million in the first half of fiscal 2025-26, while the state recorded about 27.6 million fewer bets over four months.
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.