Disney CEO Comments Stir Interest In ESPN Sports Betting App Plans

The Walt Disney Company has significant plans for the ESPN brand, which include a sports betting arm in the works. That is according to DIS CEO Bob Chapek, who spoke at the D23 fan expo over the weekend. “We’re working very hard on that,” Chapek said in response to a question about developing a sports betting […] Read More

Posted on: September 13, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

ESPN Sports Betting Remains Possible But Stuck In Neutral

The Walt Disney Company is fully committed to jumping into sports betting in the near future to help bolster its ESPN offerings, but there is still no clear move forward. During Disney’s recent Q3 earnings call, CEO Bob Chapek said the company has been in “conversations for quite a long time” with multiple sportsbook platforms. […] Read More

Posted on: August 16, 2022 | | Pat Evans

ESPN President: Sports Betting Has Become A ‘Must-Have’

ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro says sports betting is now a "must-have" for the ESPN brand, but it still hasn't decided on the right partner. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Worldwide Laggard: Has ESPN Missed The Sports Betting Boat?

ESPN may not have cashed in on the US sports betting gold rush just yet but don't rule out the company being a major player in years to come. Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Analysis: Why Are Broadcast Networks Still Scared Of Sports Betting?

It’s the fourth quarter of Chiefs vs. Raiders on Sunday Night Football in November 2021. The Chiefs lead 41-14 in a blowout. There’s nothing left to play for, not even a backdoor cover. “We’re in Vegas,” NBC announcer Al Michaels says. “I wish I could tell you that something was in play. But this game […] Read More

Posted on: March 15, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Disney In-House Research: ESPN Should Get Into Sports Betting

Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the company is "aggressively pursuing" sports betting after in-house research showed brand benefits for ESPN. Read More

Posted on: November 16, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Disney CEO: ESPN Ready To Take ‘Major Steps’ On Sports Betting

Disney CEO Bob Chapek tells an investor conference that ESPN is getting “more and more aggressive” in pursuing sports betting partnerships. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Will ESPN Follow Sports Illustrated With Its Own Branded Sportsbook?

ESPN wants to do more in sports betting, but does that extend to launching a branded sportsbook? LSR weighs up the risks and rewards. Read More

Posted on: July 6, 2021 | | Brad Allen

The Week In Sports Betting News: NY Suddenly Has Mobile Possibilities

Happy Monday, everyone. There was plenty of sports betting news last week including everything that surrounded the launch of the NFL Playoffs, one of the best sports betting events in the US. Football never had a chance at capturing the top spot in terms of news for last week, though. New York was a very […] Read More

Posted on: January 11, 2021 | | Matthew Waters