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    ESPN Jumps Into Sports Betting

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    LAST UPDATED August 09, 2023 | 01:44 pm— PUBLISHED August 09, 2023 | 03:40 am
    • ESPN is upending the sports betting landscape by striking a deal with PENN Entertainment.
    • Barstool has been sold back to Dave Portnoy.
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    ESPN made its long-awaited move into the sports betting space, inking a deal with Penn Entertainment. Penn will rebrand its sportsbook to ESPN Bet, and sell previous sports betting partner Barstool back to its founder, Dave Portnoy. The move represents a huge pivot for all three companies, as ESPN pushes aside concerns over associating sports betting with parent company Disney’s family-friendly image.

    Plus, we’re joined by IOC sports director Kit McConnell, who is working to elevate esports to the highest stage — the Olympics.

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