Gaming operator PENN Entertainment and sports media company ESPN terminated their 10-year branding agreement on Thursday, leaving ESPN BET customers wondering what will happen to their sportsbook accounts.
Key Takeaways
- ESPN BET will no longer exist as of Dec. 1.
- Accounts will soon transition to theScore Bet app.
- DraftKings will be a part of the ESPN app, not theScore Bet.
PENN Entertainment also announced that it's moving its sports betting operations to theScore Bet. Here’s a breakdown of that process and how it will affect users:
When will ESPN BET cease to exist?
The sportsbook under that brand will no longer be used by PENN Entertainment as of Dec. 1.
How many customers are affected?
PENN recently announced a database of 2.9 million users. More than 300,000 accounts were acquired during this football season.
What happens to my ESPN BET account?
Nothing. Any funds in your wallet, as well as your current settings and data on the ESPN BET app, will transfer automatically when theScore app transitions in December.
Will my open and future bets be canceled?
No. All wagers placed at ESPN BET before the transition will remain live and moved to theScore on Dec. 1.
Do I need to download theScore Bet app and create a new login?
No. The current ESPN BET app will change over to theScore Bet automatically. Your login and password from ESPN BET will get you into theScore Bet app.
Is theScore Bet legit?
Yes. This is PENN Entertainment’s sportsbook brand in Ontario, and it was used in four U.S. states (Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, and New Jersey) before the Barstool brand launched in 2020. PENN recently said there are 4 million monthly active users in Canada.
Will theScore Bet offer new promotions after the transition?
PENN Entertainment is already offering a 100% parlay boost to customers. There are likely to be more promos offered before and after the transition. In Ontario, new users receive a $100 bonus when they place a qualifying wager of at least $10 that wins. That promo code has not been launched in the U.S. yet.
Will ESPN BET become DraftKings?
No. DraftKings is an official sportsbook and odds provider for ESPN. However, all of DraftKings’ products, including its sportsbook, will be accessible through the widely used ESPN app.
