ESPN Bet officially launches in DC through MSE partnership
The official sportsbook of ESPN is now live in 20 jurisdictions across the US.
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- The partnership also designates ESPN Bet as a sports betting partner of MSE’s sports franchises, including the Washington Capitals, Mystics and Wizards
- The deal between Penn Entertainment, which operates ESPN Bet, and MSE was first announced on January 13
After coming to terms on a new partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) on January 13, Penn Entertainment has officially launched its ESPN Bet sportsbook throughout Washington DC.
The partnership will also designate ESPN Bet as a sports betting partner for the franchises owned by MSE, including the Washington Wizards and Mystics basketball teams as well as the Washington Capitals ice hockey team.
“We’re thrilled to launch ESPN Bet in our nation’s capital and expand our presence across the Washington metropolitan area,” Penn Entertainment CTO Aaron LaBerge said.
“Along with our partner ESPN, we’re excited to introduce our deeply integrated media and betting experience and further engage with the D.C. area’s passionate sports community.”
With the official launch in DC, ESPN Bet is currently live in 20 jurisdictions across the US, serving as the official sportsbook of ESPN. Users in the District will now have access to the online betting platform, which offers promotions such as daily odds boosts, profit boosts, parlays, live betting markets and integrations.
Good to know: Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course will be opening new ESPN Bet retail sportsbooks at both of its properties in York and Grantville in Pennsylvania throughout 2025
“We are thrilled to join forces with Penn Entertainment and align with ESPN Bet, a leading brand across the sports and entertainment landscape,” MSE President of Business Operations and CCO Jim Van Stone said when the partnership was first announced.
“This partnership furthers our collective commitment to offering fans unique, cutting-edge experiences that reflect the future of sports entertainment, with ESPN Bet’s innovative platform adding a new layer of engagement for our fans, both inside and outside the arena.”
As part of the agreement, ESPN Bet will work closely with MSE to enhance fan experience through a multi-channel, integrated marketing partnership. The collaboration will include in-arena and media components such as features in Capitals and Wizards game broadcasts on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT).
In addition, the partnership provides IP rights for MSE and its teams, in-arena and TV-visible signage, out-of-home advertising and “unique” hospitality for ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
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