ESPN BET Launches In North Carolina
WYOMISSING, Pa.-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Mar. 11, 2024- ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, launched today in North Carolina as the state's legal sports wagering market opened. Fans in the state now have access to the modern mobile and web wagering platform, which offers a variety of markets across sports and leagues from all over the world, consisting of straight bets, cross-sport parlays, props, and in-game betting, together with boosts, custom offers, exclusive promos and combinations with ESPN material and characters. ESPN BET, operated by PENN Entertainment (" PENN") (Nasdaq: PENN), is now live in 18 states.
To commemorate, ESPN BET is hosting a launch party for fans 21+ at Rally in Charlotte on Friday, March 15, including ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will consist of complimentary refreshments, music, activities, prizes, and plenty of screens to follow all the March college basketball action.
" We're enjoyed bring ESPN BET to North Carolina, which marks the very first brand-new state launch under our ESPN collaboration," said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment "Together, we're thrilled to engage with sports fans throughout the state and provide an extraordinary sports wagering experience. We commend the North Carolina State Lottery Commission and all of the stakeholders associated with developing this brand-new legal sports wagering market."
"Launching ESPN BET for North Carolina fans is a critical minute," stated Mike Morrison, Vice President of ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy. "This marks a substantial stride forward, building on the momentum from our inaugural launch in November. Now, fans have the opportunity to align themselves with a sportsbook backed by the trusted ESPN brand name, using an unparalleled experience on the planet of sports betting."
PENN protected market access in North Carolina through a collaboration with Quail Hollow Club, a personal golf club in Charlotte that has hosted a few of the game's greatest players and events. Additionally, ESPN BET is the unique 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 providing a safe environment for all customers to enjoy video gaming responsibly. ESPN BET provides detailed Responsible Gaming tools and resources, consisting of limits on time, deposits, and betting amounts. To get more information, go to espnbet.com/rg.
Must be 21+ to bet. If you or somebody you understand has a betting problem and desires assistance, 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 provider of incorporated entertainment, sports content, and gambling establishment video gaming experiences. PENN runs 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 brands consisting of Hollywood Casino ®, L'Auberge ®, ESPN BET ™ and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino ®. In August 2023, PENN participated in a transformative, unique long-lasting tactical alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, "ESPN") relating to online sports betting within the United States. PENN's capability to utilize the leading sports media brands in the United States (ESPN) and Canada (theScore) is main to our highly differentiated technique to broaden our footprint and efficiently grow our customer community. The Company's concentrate on organic cross-sell chances is reinforced by our market-leading retail gambling establishments, sports media assets, and technology, consisting of a proprietary advanced, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino wagering platform and an internal iCasino content studio. PENN's portfolio is further strengthened by our industry-leading PENN Play ™ client loyalty program, which offers our over 29 million members a special set of rewards and experiences across service channels.
Source: Penn Entertainment