Are ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino (online) owned by the same company?
Yes — ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino (online) are both owned by PENN Entertainment, Inc.. Both run under the same licensed company, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, which is the strongest proof that they belong together.
Same owner
Who runs each brand
| Brand | Owner chain | Licensed company | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN Bet espnbet.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 |
| Hollywood Casino (online) hollywoodcasino.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 |
Do they share a licence or company?
Yes. Both run under the same licensed company, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, which is the strongest proof that they belong together.
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 ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino (online). 9 fines and regulator actions on record.
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Question and answer
Are ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino (online) owned by the same company?
Yes — ESPN Bet and Hollywood Casino (online) are both owned by PENN Entertainment, Inc.. Both run under the same licensed company, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, which is the strongest proof that they belong together.
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Sources
- https://cdcgaming.com/brief/a-new-dawn-for-penn-espn-bet-is-replaced-with-thescore-bet/
- https://www.ingame.com/penn-ends-espn-bet-deal/
- https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/sites/default/files/licensure/Expanded%20Gaming%20Information%20and%20Links/Online_Operator_Master_List.pdf
- https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/sportsbooks/thescore-bet/legal-states/
- https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-of-gaming-enforcement-home/internet-gaming-sites/
- https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/docs/InternetGaming/internetgamingpermitholders.pdf
- https://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/interactive-gaming-operators
- https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/internet-gaming-and-fantasy-contests/authorized-online-gaming-and-sports-betting-platform-providers-in-michigan
- https://www.legalsportsreport.com/online-casinos/west-virginia/
- https://igamingontario.ca/en/player/regulated-igaming-market
- https://aglc.ca/gaming-registrants
- https://aglc.ca/admin/content/gaming-registrants/export?page&_format=csv
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