theScore founder criticises Penn’s execution of ESPN Bet strategy
theScore founder John Levy criticised Penn Entertainment’s handling of its transition after acquiring theScore, speaking at the NEXT Summit on 18 March. Levy said Penn should have trusted the team behind the business more; his comments come as Penn’s 10-year ESPN Bet agreement could face an exit option in 2026, which chief executive Jay Snowden addressed in late February.
Levy’s criticism adds a former acquired-business founder’s perspective to scrutiny of Penn’s digital wagering strategy.