PENN Entertainment, jilted by ESPN, reports third quarter results

PENN Entertainment Reports Third Quarter Results

PENN Entertainment, based in Wyomissing and operating casinos, sports betting, and entertainment venues, announced its third quarter results on Thursday.

End of Partnership with ESPN

After just three years into a ten-year online sports betting agreement known as ESPN Bet, PENN's collaboration with ESPN ended abruptly on Wednesday. ESPN decided to form a new online sports betting partnership with DraftKings starting December 1, 2025.

Statements from the Companies

“When we first announced our partnership with ESPN, both sides made it clear that we expected to compete for a podium position in the space. Although we made significant progress in improving our product offering and building a cohesive ecosystem with ESPN, we have mutually and amicably agreed to wind down our collaboration.”
— Jay Snowden, PENN CEO and President

Market Reaction and Strategic Changes

Summary: PENN Entertainment and ESPN amicably ended their online sports betting partnership, prompting PENN to shift its digital focus while the company’s stock reacted positively to the news.

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