ESPN and PENN Entertainment End Sports Betting Partnership Amid NBA Scandal
ESPN is shutting down its online sportsbook ESPN Bet by December 2025 following a partnership with Penn Entertainment, which will rebrand it as theScore Bet amid ongoing NBA gambling scandals and legal issues involving NBA players. The deal, worth $150 million annually, was terminated early, and ESPN is exploring other media opportunities, while Penn shifts focus to its iCasino business and rebranding efforts.