Are Barstool Sportsbook and theScore Bet owned by the same company?
Yes — Barstool Sportsbook and theScore Bet are both owned by PENN Entertainment, Inc.. They run under different companies of the same group: Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and Score Media and Gaming Inc..
Same owner
Who runs each brand
| Brand | Owner chain | Licensed company | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstool Sportsbook barstoolsportsbook.com | PENN Entertainment, Inc. | Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course US-PA | USA Pennsylvania — PGCB | verified |
| theScore Bet thescore.bet | PENN Entertainment, Inc. | Score Media and Gaming Inc. CA-ON | Canada Ontario — iGaming Ontario Canada Alberta — AGLC | verified |
Do they share a licence or company?
No. They run under different companies of the same group: Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and Score Media and Gaming Inc.. A shared owner is still on record: PENN Entertainment, Inc. is at the top of both owner chains.
What this means for players
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites. Check each brand’s terms before you rely on a self-exclusion; a national scheme (such as GamStop in the UK or Spelpaus in Sweden) covers every licensed site in that country.
Other brands of PENN Entertainment, Inc.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. owns 4 casino and betting brands (6 websites) in our data. That is 2 brands besides Barstool Sportsbook and theScore Bet. 9 regulator fines on record.
All PENN Entertainment, Inc. brands, companies and fines →
Question and answer
Are Barstool Sportsbook and theScore Bet owned by the same company?
Yes — Barstool Sportsbook and theScore Bet are both owned by PENN Entertainment, Inc.. They run under different companies of the same group: Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and Score Media and Gaming Inc..
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Sources
- https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/sites/default/files/licensure/Expanded%20Gaming%20Information%20and%20Links/Online_Operator_Master_List.pdf
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