theScore Bet Review
Penn Entertainment sportsbook formerly known as ESPN BET - same platform, accounts, and state licenses.
ESPN BET launched in November 2023 as a 10-year partnership between Penn Entertainment and ESPN - Penn paid roughly $1.5 billion for ESPN brand rights. The partnership terminated early in November 2025 and Penn Entertainment rebranded the entire platform as theScore Bet effective December 1, 2025. The underlying technology, state licenses, and customer accounts all transferred to the new branding. theScore Bet is now live in 21 jurisdictions and operates an integrated casino in MI, NJ, PA, and WV. If you had an ESPN BET account, it automatically migrated to theScore Bet - no action required. The product itself is a competent recreational-tier sportsbook with the same ScoreCash rewards program that theScore previously used in Canada.
Quick Facts
- Available states
- AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, DC (21 jurisdictions)
- Welcome bonus
- Bet $5, Get $200 in bonus bets (theScore Bet)
- Best for
- NFL, college football, theScore app users from Canada
- Sharp/recreational
- limits-winners
- Owner
- Penn Entertainment (rebranded as theScore Bet, Dec 2025)
- Founded
- 2023
- Casino in
- MI, NJ, PA, WV
What we like
- Successor to ESPN BET - same accounts, licenses, and tech
- Live in 21 jurisdictions including DC
- ScoreCash rewards program inherited from theScore
- Integrated casino in MI, NJ, PA, WV
- Strong NFL and college football market coverage
Trade-offs
- Recent rebrand from ESPN BET means lower brand recognition than the market leaders
- Recreational tier - limits winning bettors
- Higher vig than sharp books
- Promo budget tightened post-rebrand
How to use theScore Bet with No Guess Bets
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to ESPN BET?
The ESPN BET partnership between Penn Entertainment and ESPN ended in November 2025. Penn rebranded the entire platform as theScore Bet effective December 1, 2025. The underlying technology, state licenses, and customer accounts all transferred - only the branding changed.
Is theScore Bet legal in my state?
theScore Bet operates in 21 jurisdictions: AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, and DC. Casino games are also available in MI, NJ, PA, and WV.
What happened to my ESPN BET account?
ESPN BET accounts automatically migrated to theScore Bet on December 1, 2025. Your username, balance, and bet history transferred. No action was required from users.
How does theScore Bet compare to DraftKings?
theScore Bet is a competent recreational-tier sportsbook but trails DraftKings in app polish, prop menu depth, and SGP builder sophistication. DraftKings has the larger overall market footprint. theScore Bet is a reasonable secondary book in states where both operate.