Penn Says ESPN Bet Will Launch in Advance of Thanksgiving Football Games
Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) reported third-quarter results earlier Thursday. The point of emphasis for analysts and investors was commentary from the company regarding the widely anticipated debut of ESPN Bet. The ESPN Bet logo, above. Penn Entertainment said the new sportsbook will debut on November 14. (Image: ESPN Bet) The Pennsylvania-based regional casino operator said ESPN Bet, its new online sportsbook brand, will “simultaneously launch” across 17 states on November 14. That means the mobile application will be available to bettors in those jurisdictions in advance of Thanksgiving football games. That’s important timing, because Thanksgiving Week is traditionally “Rivalry Week” in college football, and this year, Monday Night Football features …