Penn Entertainment reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.4bn and adjusted EBITDAR of $456.4m. Chief executive Jay Snowden said the company expects lower recurring maintenance capital expenditure and forecast growth in net gaming revenue, primarily driven by igaming.
Penn’s results and outlook inform investors and suppliers about its operating performance and planned spending.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Bonus.com reported, citing ESPN, that the MLBPA proposed prohibiting individual player prop bets in collective bargaining talks with MLB. The proposal would cover sportsbooks, fantasy platforms and prediction markets, and MLB said it would respond during negotiations.
Reportedly, DraftKings became ESPN's exclusive official sportsbook and odds provider in November 2025, with integrations rolling out across ESPN's platforms and streaming service in 2026. The companies have introduced account linking, including a March Madness feature tying personalised betting options to users' ESPN Tournament Challenge brackets. Genius Sports' BetVision and FanDuel's work with FanDuel Sports Network show similar moves to combine live video with odds and bet tracking.
The WSOP announced that ESPN will carry live coverage of the Main Event, beginning with Day 1A on 2 July. ESPN is scheduled to show at least six hours of programming on each tournament day until the final table on 13 July, followed by a 20-day break before the final table.
DraftKings and ESPN announced account linking for customers ahead of the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments, which begin March 17. DraftKings customers can connect their ESPN accounts through the sportsbook app’s “Bet Your Bracket” feature to see wagers aligned with their bracket picks and tailored suggestions. ESPN’s Mike Morrison said further integration would let users track bets and receive personalised offers through ESPN platforms.
DraftKings launched its Predictions product on 19 December through a standalone mobile app and its desktop site, offering contracts on sports and financial markets. The company said availability depends on users’ state of residence and covers 38 states; the product operates under US Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight through a wholly owned subsidiary registered as an Introducing Broker and National Futures Association member. DraftKings said it may add entertainment and culture markets later.