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Disney Walks From MLB Deal; ESPN Bet Could Be Out Next

Disney opted out of its TV rights deal with Major League Baseball. Penn Entertainment CEO issues ESPN Bet warning.

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Fanduel network shows an industry bought and paid for by gambling

Amid the normalization of gambling, betting companies are resembling broadcasters and vice versa – and coverage is rapidly becoming a tangled web of vested interests

The Guardian - US

Where Penn Entertainment's new CTO places his bets

Aaron LaBerge moved to Penn Entertainment this summer to spearhead the company's efforts integrating its betting technology across Disney's ESPN, and to bring Disney-like tech magic to the online gaming business.

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ESPN releases its over/under for the 2024-25 Lakers

Is ESPN BET's over-under in wins for the Lakers too low, too high or just about right?

USA Today Sports Media Group

States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel

States are looking to increase their take from the $16 billion online sports gambling industry as it expands across the country with big partnerships

The Independent UK

Betting on Kyle Larson’s attempt at the Memorial Day Double? Read your house rules closely

There are a lot of ways to get your Kyle Larson bets voided this weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Aaron LaBerge Joins PENN Entertainment at CTO

PENN operates ESPN Bet; LaBerge had been president and CTO for Disney Entertainment and ESPN

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DraftKings Stock Reverses After Mixed Q4 Results, $750 Million Lottery Takeover

DraftKings pared early losses Friday after Q4 revenue fell just short of views. The betting company announced a lottery acquisition.

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Taylor Swift's High School Connection: NASCAR Driver's Yearbook Wish

Read about Josh Berry's high school memories of Taylor Swift, the partnership between Daytona International Speedway and Hard Rock Digital, NASCAR's testin...

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DraftKings Rides Super Bowl Gambling Wave, New Barstool Sports Deal Into Q4 Earnings

DraftKings reports Q4 earnings late Wednesday after record Super Bowl betting interest, a new Barstool Sports deal. DKNG stock is extended.

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DraftKings Teases Breakout On Barstool Sports Deal Rumors

DraftKings reportedly is near an online betting deal with Barstool Sports.

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ESPN Debuts Betting App; Eyes Streaming Service Launch In 2025

ESPN has launched a betting app to reach more sports fans and dropped news that a standalone streaming service is coming in 2025.

Kiplinger

DKNG Stock: DraftKings Hoists Outlook On Rapid Growth; PENN Stock Rallies On ESPN Bet Launch

DKNG stock climbs after DraftKings hikes outlook on rapid gambling growth. PENN stock rallies after ESPN Bet launch. Disney stock climbs.

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ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports gambling app from Penn Entertainment, is almost here

ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports-gambling app owned by Penn Entertainment, is set to launch Tuesday

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Disney Stock Leaps On Earnings, Dow Giant Lifts Cost-Cutting Goal To $7.5 Billion; Rival Dives On Results

Dow Jones media giant Disney beat earnings and streaming forecasts for Q4 results, gets more aggressive on cost cuts.

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ESPN BET Plans Nov. 14 Launch

Subject to final regulatory approvals, ESPN BET will go live in 17 states on that day

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ESPN BET Set To Launch Nov. 14

Teaser spots feature ‘SportsCenter' anchor Scott Van Pelt

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Disney Stock Rises On Plan To Buy Remaining Hulu Stake For $8.61 Billion. ESPN BET To Go Live

Disney stock climbs Thursday. The Dow giant plans to buy the remaining Hulu stake for $8.61 billion, reveals date for ESPN Bet sportsbook launch.

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Zenger

EXCLUSIVE: Cathie Wood’s Sports Betting Gamble — DraftKings Or Penn Entertainment?

Sports betting world was shocked when PENN Entertainment announced a licensing deal with Walt Disney Company to launch ESPN Bet

The Guardian - US

Disney and ESPN bet big on entering gambling arena – but will they win?

The biggest name in US sports broadcasting has graduated from covering gambling to promoting it in an about-face for Bob Iger and a sign of turbulent times

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PENN vs. DKNG: Which Stock is a Better Bet?

With the sports betting stock battle heating up, which company should investors place their chips on now: Disney's new partner Penn Entertainment, or stock market standout DraftKings?

Zenger

Disney CEO Bob Iger Says ESPN Bet Had Multiple Suitors Before The Penn Partnership

The sports betting sector was rocked when PENN Entertainment said Tuesday it's partnering with The Walt Disney Company.

Fortune

Dave Portnoy buys back Barstool Sports for just $1, while Penn Entertainment spends $1.5 billion on an ESPN partnership called the 'white whale' of sports betting deals

Penn Entertainment upgrades from Barstool Sports to ESPN as it continues its strategy of partnering with sports media brands to promote its sports betting operations.

Chicago Sun-Times

ESPN enters world of sports betting with $1.5 billion deal with Penn Entertainment

Penn will operate ESPN Bet, which ESPN has agreed to promote across its online and broadcast platforms in order to generate “maximum fan awareness” of the app.

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Rises With 9 Big Earnings Movers; Roblox Crashes 21% On Earnings

The Dow Jones rose Wednesday morning, with nine big earnings movers. Roblox crashed 21% on weak earnings results.

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