ESPN BET Launches In North Carolina
WYOMISSING, Pa.-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Mar. 11, 2024- ESPN BET, the main sportsbook of ESPN, released today in North Carolina as the state's legal sports betting market opened. Fans in the state now have access to the state-of-the-art mobile and web wagering platform, which provides a variety of markets throughout sports and leagues from around the world, consisting of straight bets, cross-sport parlays, props, and in-game betting, together with day-to-day odds boosts, customized offers, unique promos and combinations with ESPN material and personalities. ESPN BET, run by PENN Entertainment (" PENN") (Nasdaq: PENN), is now live in 18 states.
To celebrate, ESPN BET is hosting a launch celebration for fans 21+ at Rally in Charlotte on Friday, March 15, featuring ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. The occasion will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will include complimentary drinks, music, activities, prizes, and a lot of screens to follow all the March college basketball action.
" We're enjoyed bring ESPN BET to North Carolina, which marks the first brand-new state launch under our ESPN collaboration," stated Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment "Together, we're thrilled to engage with sports fans throughout the state and provide an exceptional sports betting experience. We applaud the North Carolina State Lottery Commission and all of the stakeholders included in developing this new legal sports wagering market."
"Launching ESPN BET for North Carolina fans is a turning point," stated Mike Morrison, Vice President of ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy. "This marks a considerable stride forward, building on the momentum from our inaugural launch in November. Now, fans have the possibility to align themselves with a sportsbook backed by the relied on ESPN brand name, using an unrivaled experience worldwide of sports betting."
PENN secured market access in North Carolina through a collaboration with Quail Hollow Club, a personal golf club in Charlotte that has hosted some of the video game's biggest gamers and occasions. Additionally, ESPN BET is the exclusive official wagering operator of the Wells Fargo Championship, a PGA TOUR Signature Event that will be held at Quail Hollow Club in May.
PENN and ESPN are devoted to supplying a safe environment for all customers to delight in gaming properly. ESPN BET uses thorough Responsible Gaming tools and resources, consisting of limits on time, deposits, and betting amounts. To find out more, go to espnbet.com/rg.
Must be 21+ to wager. If you or someone you know has a gaming problem and desires help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. In North Carolina, call 877-718-5543 or check out morethanagame.nc.gov.
About PENN Entertainment.
PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries ("PENN," the "Company," "we," "our," or "us"), is North America's leading service provider of incorporated home entertainment, sports material, and gambling establishment video gaming experiences. PENN operates 43 residential or commercial properties in 20 states, online sports wagering in 19 jurisdictions and iCasino in 5 jurisdictions, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names including Hollywood Casino ®, L'Auberge ®, ESPN BET ™ and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino ®. In August 2023, PENN entered into a transformative, unique long-lasting tactical alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, "ESPN") connecting to online sports wagering within the United States. PENN's capability to take advantage of the leading sports media brands in the United States (ESPN) and Canada (theScore) is main to our highly distinguished technique to expand our footprint and efficiently grow our customer environment. The Company's focus on organic cross-sell opportunities is enhanced by our market-leading retail gambling establishments, assets, and innovation, consisting of an exclusive advanced, completely incorporated digital sports and iCasino betting platform and an internal iCasino content studio. PENN's portfolio is more reinforced by our industry-leading PENN Play ™ client loyalty program, which offers our over 29 million members an unique set of rewards and experiences throughout business channels.
Source: Penn Entertainment