Disney is fiercely protective of its family-friendly image, not typically associated with the world of sports gambling.Īt the time of August’s agreement, ESPN said it will use its platforms “to educate sports fans on responsible gaming” - for instance, by continuing to cover the sports betting industry with “journalistic integrity,” creating a “responsible gaming” committee within the company and developing marketing guidelines that “safeguard” fans. The upcoming launch of ESPN Bet could take Walt Disney Co. In August, Penn said it sold Barstool Sports back to its founder Dave Portnoy.
In addition to the $1.5 billion licensing deal, Penn also said it would grant ESPN rights worth about $500 million to purchase shares in Penn.ĮSPN Bet is a rebranding of an existing sports-betting app, Barstool Sportsbook. This is great if you want to be able to enter the. BetSafe for instance, offers a solid app for their casino, live casino and sportsbookplus an extensive games library, multiple promotions and fast payouts.
Under August’s agreement, Penn’s rights to the ESPN brand will initially run for a decade with the option of extension for another 10 years. Some of our recommended operators offer dedicated apps, allowing you to play live casino games directly on your Android or iOS device. ESPN Bet was set to go live in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
