WYOMISSING, Pa.-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Mar. 11, 2024- ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, introduced today in North Carolina as the state's legal sports betting market opened. Fans in the state now have access to the cutting edge mobile and web betting platform, which offers a range of markets across sports and leagues from all over the world, including straight bets, cross-sport parlays, props, and in-game betting, together with day-to-day chances increases, customized deals, unique promotions and combinations with ESPN content and characters. ESPN BET, operated by PENN Entertainment (" PENN") (Nasdaq: PENN), is now live in 18 states.

To celebrate, 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 occasion will start at 5:30 p.m., and will consist of complimentary beverages, music, activities, prizes, and lots 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 excited to engage with sports fans throughout the state and deliver an extraordinary sports wagering experience. We commend the North Carolina State Lottery Commission and all of the stakeholders involved in establishing this brand-new legal sports wagering market."

"Launching ESPN BET for North Carolina fans is a pivotal minute," stated Mike Morrison, Vice President of ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy. "This marks a significant stride forward, developing on the momentum from our inaugural launch in November. Now, fans have the opportunity to align themselves with a sportsbook backed by the relied on ESPN brand name, providing an unparalleled experience in the world of sports betting."

PENN secured market access in North Carolina through a partnership with Quail Hollow Club, a private golf club in Charlotte that has actually hosted a few of the video game's biggest gamers and occasions. Additionally, ESPN BET is the unique authorities betting 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 committed to offering a safe environment for all consumers to take pleasure in gaming responsibly. ESPN BET provides thorough Responsible Gaming tools and resources, consisting of limits on time, deposits, and wagering quantities. To get more information, visit espnbet.com/rg.

Must be 21+ to bet. If you or somebody you understand has a gaming issue and wants 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 The United States and Canada's leading supplier of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates 43 residential or commercial properties in 20 states, online sports wagering in 19 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of well-recognized brand names 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 strategic alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, "ESPN") associating with online sports wagering within the United States. PENN's capability to leverage the leading sports media brands in the United States (ESPN) and Canada (theScore) is main to our extremely separated strategy to broaden our footprint and efficiently grow our customer community. The Company's focus on organic cross-sell chances is enhanced by our market-leading retail casinos, sports media properties, and innovation, including a proprietary cutting edge, totally integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform and an in-house iCasino content studio. PENN's portfolio is further reinforced by our industry-leading PENN Play ™ customer loyalty program, which provides our over 29 million members a special set of rewards and experiences throughout organization channels.

Source: Penn Entertainment