PENN Entertainment plans to launch ESPN BET in about 18 US jurisdictions where its Barstool Sportsbook is currently licensed and operating, according to the report. It has no market access in New York or Connecticut, and the report said PENN had applied for a licence in Vermont; the company had pointed to a November launch without specifying a date.
Market access determines where PENN can offer ESPN BET when the platform launches.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Analysts from Jefferies, Truist Securities, Macquarie and Texas Capital Securities published views on Penn Entertainment, World Cup wagering and Caesars’ proposed deal with Fertitta Entertainment. Truist said it expects Penn’s Aurora project to add $54 million in EBITDA once ramped and forecast a 15% return on investment across the projects. The Caesars proposal was $31 per share in cash, with a go-shop period running until 11 July 2026, according to the cited analysis.
FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Sports Network, owned by Main Street Sports Group, launched Bet Tracking for selected NBA and NHL broadcasts in US markets. The feature links FanDuel accounts with the network’s viewing platform so users can follow wagers during games. The launch covers broadcasts involving five NBA teams and four NHL teams.
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.
Analysts at J.P. Morgan, Macquarie and Jefferies discussed US gambling companies, prediction markets and gaming trends in research notes dated 16 to 19 October. Jefferies reported that September casino foot traffic fell 8.5% year on year and regional gaming revenue continued a strong trend, while Macquarie said online gaming stocks had declined 6% over the prior month.
PENN Entertainment planned to replace Barstool Sportsbook with ESPN BET in November, with the launch date still unannounced, according to the report. PENN officials told the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that the changes would focus mainly on marketing rather than changes to the platform’s technology or offerings.