Now that the dust has settled just a bit surrounding the blockbuster news that PENN Entertainment is creating their own online sports betting service with ESPN, one consistent question has emerged.
What can bettors actually expect from ?
The online sports betting industry is currently dominated by household brands DraftKings and FanDuel, and PENN Entertainment has already failed to take control of the market once with the soon-to-be-discontinued Barstool Sportsbook. The hope for PENN is that ESPN s massive brand will allow them to carve out a presence in the industry, but a lot of that hinges on the success of ESPN Bet s actual technology, marketing, and overall accessibility.
Expect to See ESPN Bet Plastered All Over Your TVs
Before even touching on any of the …
WynnBET and Betr are officially on their way out of .
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unanimously approved both of the sports betting operators cessation plans to leave the commonwealth.
Betr s final day in Massachusetts will be on Friday, Feb. 16, and WynnBET s final day will be on Friday, Feb. 23.
Betr Cessation Plans Approved by MGC
Both Betr and WynnBET were granted waivers to cease operations in the state without providing the commission with 90 day notices. According to Betr, customer deposits were halted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, and all funds dependent on customer play-throughs were paid out on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
Betr s cessation schedule will move forward as follows:
Monday, Feb. 12: All Betr customers are informed of the cessation date…