Penn Entertainment said ESPN BET is scheduled to launch on 14 November in 17 US states, subject to final approvals. Penn said the service will replace its Barstool Sports division, while ESPN has begun using odds supplied by the sportsbook in its programming.
The launch depends on state approvals, making licensing status central to the sportsbook’s planned 17-state rollout.
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Peninsula Pacific Entertainment has scheduled Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to open on 19 November. The company said construction of its $275m development finished ahead of the previously planned 31 December opening.
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment has scheduled the opening of Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for 19 November, the company announced. The company said construction on the $275m development was completed ahead of its original New Year's Eve schedule, and final preparations are under way, including delivery of table games and interior finishing, ahead of a soft opening on that date.
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.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission scheduled a remote public meeting for 20 November 2025. Its agenda includes a proposed civil penalty assessment concerning Caesars Sportsbook wagers on an unapproved event, house-rule updates, and consideration of Penn Sports Interactive’s rebrand from ESPN Bet to theScore Bet.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission scheduled a remote adjudicatory hearing concerning Justin Carter, an individual qualifier linked to PENN Entertainment and Plainridge Park Casino. The hearing is set for 10 November 2025 at 11.30am; the notice does not state the matter under adjudication.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will hold a remote adjudicatory hearing concerning Dante Regalado, an individual qualifier for Wynn MA’s Encore Boston Harbor. The hearing is scheduled for 3 November 2025 at 11am, the commission said.