The ESPN brand is making its way to the California sports betting market through the launch of the ESPN BET sportsbook. Find out what can be expected from ESPN BET California in our complete review, including launch updates, promotions, and more.
ESPN BET California, one of the newest California sports betting apps to hit the US, is a product of sports giant ESPN and gambling industry company PENN Entertainment. Rebranded from Barstool Sportsbook, ESPN BET is expected to leverage ESPN's market-leading fantasy user database as part of its goal of becoming a top-tier sportsbook.
No, ESPN BET California is not legal as sports betting in general is still not legal. While the new sportsbook launched in several legal states on November 14, 2023, California is still a while away from being one of those states.
In order for ESPN BET to go live in California, the state first needs to pass sports betting legislation. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be in the cards any time soon. The earliest we expect legalized sports betting in California won't be until 2025.
For now, the ESPN BET California Promo Code is not yet known, as sportsbooks are not yet live in the state.
However, in states where ESPN BET is currently legal, the platform is offering a first deposit match worth up to $1,000. This means that whenever you make your first deposit with ESPN BET, that amount will be matched as bonus bets worth a maximum of $1,000.
Once California sports betting promos are available, you can be sure that we'll have all you need to know.
When the sportsbook goes live, it's expected that the ESPN BET bonus code could be fairly easy to claim in California. That process could be as simple as signing up for an ESPN BET account, and once verified, the offer may be available.
Again, that's a speculative answer until we have more information on the ESPN BET promo code.
Once ESPN BET goes live in California, and once sports betting itself launches, anyone located within state lines who is also of legal sports betting age can claim the ESPN BET promo.
We aren't sure what features will be available at ESPN BET in California but we do have some information to provide based on the announcements from ESPN and PENN Entertainment.
The one feature that can be expected from ESPN BET California is that the sportsbook will likely provide a top-notch user experience, given the brand will operate on PENN Entertainment's market access and technology platform.
Additionally, ESPN's prowess as a sports giant and massive Fantasy user base should only double down on the top user experience and should provide a well-designed and easy-to-navigate platform for California bettors.
Author
Blake Weishaar is an experienced writer and editor, having covered the gambling industry for nearly a decade. He currently serves as a content strategist and fact-checker for BetCalifornia.com and is committed to making sure readers have the most up-to-date and correct information about California's sports betting market.
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