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| Published On Jan 22, 2025 8:11 am CET | By iGaming Team

ESPN Bet Debuts in Washington DC with Monumental Sports Partnership

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After a new partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), Penn Entertainment has formally launched its ESPN Bet sportsbook in Washington, DC. This calculated action is a major turning point that will increase ESPN Bet’s visibility in the nation’s capital and fortify its relationships with regional sports teams.

Expanding Sports Betting in DC

Under this partnership, ESPN Bet becomes an official sports betting partner for MSE’s teams, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Washington Capitals. The platform offers fans access to daily odds boosts, profit boosts, live betting markets, and parlay options, enhancing engagement with the local sports community.

“We’re thrilled to launch ESPN Bet in our nation’s capital and expand our presence across the Washington metropolitan area,” said Aaron LaBerge, CTO of Penn Entertainment. He added, “With our partner ESPN, we’re excited to introduce our deeply integrated media and betting experience to engage D.C.’s passionate sports fans.”

The launch solidifies ESPN Bet’s footprint, now operational in 20 jurisdictions nationwide. Fans in DC can look forward to an enhanced sports experience with innovative betting features integrated seamlessly into the ESPN brand.

MSE’s President of Business Operations and CCO, Jim Van Stone, praised the partnership, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize fan experiences. “This partnership furthers our collective commitment to offering fans unique, cutting-edge experiences that reflect the future of sports entertainment,” Van Stone stated.

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ESPN Bet and MSE will work together on a comprehensive marketing campaign as part of the arrangement. This includes exclusive features, media integrations, and in-arena promotions during Monumental Sports Network’s Capitals and Wizards broadcasts.

Other components of the collaboration include out-of-home advertising, intellectual property rights for MSE teams, in-arena and TV-visible signage, and special hospitality packages for ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Through the combination of cutting-edge betting experiences and sports entertainment, this partnership seeks to provide fans with a new level of excitement both inside and outside the arena.