ESPN Bet United States
Retired on 1 December 2025 - PENN's US sportsbook is now theScore Bet
No offer shownWe have withdrawn the ESPN Bet offer in United States
No bonus is shown here on purpose. ESPN BET no longer exists. PENN Entertainment and ESPN mutually agreed to terminate their exclusive US online sports betting agreement early, effective 1 December 2025, ending a deal announced in August 2023 that was to run ten years at USD 150 million a year. On that date PENN rebranded the sportsbook to theScore Bet, and existing ESPN BET account balances and future bets were transferred across automatically. We were advertising two live ESPN BET offers for a brand that had already been retired - while separately listing theScore Bet, which is what it became. If you were looking for ESPN BET, theScore Bet is the successor.
We removed it on 20 July 2026. We would rather show you nothing than point you at an offer we cannot stand behind, so there is no sign-up link on this page. See every licensed betting site in United States →
Pros
- Well-known, established operator backed by Penn Entertainment and ESPN
- Straightforward bet-and-get welcome offer, no code required
Cons
- ESPN BET no longer exists - the PENN/ESPN agreement ended on 1 December 2025 and the sportsbook became theScore Bet
- Source data indicates a rebrand to theScore Bet in late 2025 — confirm current brand status directly
- Exact offer terms vary by state
- Restricted to players 21 and over
Our verdict
BRAND RETIRED. ESPN BET closed on 1 December 2025 when PENN Entertainment and ESPN mutually agreed to end their exclusive US online sports betting agreement early. PENN rebranded the sportsbook to theScore Bet that day and moved existing account balances and open bets across automatically. If you are looking for ESPN BET, theScore Bet is where it went. What follows describes the product as it was and is kept for reference rather than as a recommendation. ESPN Bet is a well-known US sportsbook brand, operated by Penn Entertainment under a licensing deal with ESPN, state-licensed across most legal US betting markets. For the record, what we used to advertise was a bet $10 get $100 in bonus bets with no promo code, plus a separate $1,000 first-bet-reset promotion. Neither is claimable through this page now. Source data indicates the brand was rebranded to theScore Bet in late 2025 — worth confirming directly before signing up, as this affects which brand name and offer are currently live.
How we rated it
Sportsbook (36%)7.2
A well-known, state-licensed US sportsbook brand backed by Penn Entertainment and the ESPN media partnership.
Customer support (18%)7
No major documented complaint pattern found.
Trust & licensing (27%)5.5
A real positive: a well-known, established US operator with state-by-state licensing, though the source-flagged rebrand to theScore Bet should be verified directly. The brand is retired: the PENN/ESPN agreement was terminated early on 1 December 2025 and the sportsbook became theScore Bet. A rating for a brand that no longer takes bets is a historical note, not a recommendation.
Bonuses & value (18%)1
There is no offer to score. ESPN BET no longer exists. PENN Entertainment and ESPN mutually agreed to terminate their exclusive US online sports betting agreement early, effective 1 December 2025, ending a deal announced in August 2023 that was to run ten years at USD 150 million a year. We rate what a reader can actually claim today, not what this brand used to advertise.
Quick facts
| Status | RETIRED 1 December 2025 - rebranded to theScore Bet, balances and open bets transferred automatically |
| Licensing | US state-by-state sports betting licences (via Penn Entertainment) |
| Markets | United States (state-dependent) |
| Welcome bonus | No claimable offer - see the notice on this page |
| Extra | No claimable offer here. We used to list a $1,000 first-bet reset (5x$20 bonus bets, code DIME/ELITE, 21+); it is withdrawn. |
How we verified this
ESPN BET was PENN Entertainment's US online sportsbook, operated under licence of the ESPN BET trademark from an agreement announced in August 2023. PENN and ESPN mutually agreed to early termination effective 1 December 2025, and PENN rebranded the product to theScore Bet on that date, transferring existing account balances and open bets automatically. Anything below describing ESPN BET as currently available reflects an earlier research pass; the brand is retired and theScore Bet is its successor.
Where ESPN Bet is licensed
ESPN Bet appears on the official register in 1 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
North America (1)
About ESPN Bet
ESPN Bet has no claimable offer here. We withdrew it on 20 July 2026, and this page exists to explain why rather than to send anyone to it. ESPN BET no longer exists. PENN Entertainment and ESPN mutually agreed to terminate their exclusive US online sports betting agreement early, effective 1 December 2025, ending a deal announced in August 2023 that was to run ten years at USD 150 million a year. On that date PENN rebranded the sportsbook to theScore Bet, and existing ESPN BET account balances and future bets were transferred across automatically.
ESPN Bet FAQ
Can I still bet with ESPN BET?
No. PENN Entertainment and ESPN mutually agreed to terminate their exclusive US online sports betting agreement early, effective 1 December 2025. On that date PENN rebranded the sportsbook to theScore Bet, and existing ESPN BET account balances and future bets were transferred across automatically. If you had funds there, they should be in theScore Bet. The original deal, announced in August 2023, was to run ten years at USD 150 million a year with an exit right after year three if market-share targets were missed - that exit is what happened.
Is ESPN Bet safe and legit?
Yes — ESPN Bet is operated by Penn Entertainment under a licensing deal with ESPN, holding state-by-state US sports betting licences. No major scandal was found during this research. Note: source data indicates a rebrand to theScore Bet occurred in late 2025 — confirm current brand status.
What is the ESPN Bet welcome bonus?
There is no claimable bonus. ESPN BET no longer exists. PENN Entertainment and ESPN mutually agreed to terminate their exclusive US online sports betting agreement early, effective 1 December 2025, ending a deal announced in August 2023 that was to run ten years at USD 150 million a year.