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Penn Entertainment News
PENN Entertainment goes live in Alberta
13 Jul 2026
The company announced the launch of TheScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino in Alberta, as well as theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino, further expanding the company’s Canadian online gaming footprint
PENN Entertainment celebrates grand opening of Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora
24 Jun 2026
Opened today, the $360 million casino and hotel replaces the former riverboat property that operated on the Illinois shores of the Fox River since 1993.
New hotel opens at Hollywood Casino Columbus
12 Jun 2026
The $100 million, 203-room hotel provides guests with new accommodations at the gaming, dining, and entertainment experience in Columbus.
PENN Entertainment to close Hollywood Casino Aurora Riverboat on 10 June
3 Jun 2026
The company announced the expected closure of the Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat property in preparation for the grand opening of the $360 million land-based property on 24 June.
Hollywood Casino Aurora set to open on 24 June
20 Mar 2026
This will be the second new PENN property to open in the Chicagoland region following the grand opening of the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet in August 2025.
PENN Entertainment appoints three new independent directors to board
23 Feb 2026
Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox and Fabio Schiavolin have all been named to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Kambi Group and PENN Entertainment extend retail sportsbook platform agreement
2 Dec 2025
Under the terms of the extension, Kambi’s premium retail sportsbook technology will continue to power PENN’s on-property sportsbooks.
Second hotel tower officially opens at M Resort Spa Casino
1 Dec 2025
The new hotel tower nearly doubles the capacity of M Resort, located south of the Las Vegas Strip, bringing its total to 765 rooms and suites.
PENN completes rebrand of online sports betting platform to theScore Bet
1 Dec 2025
Existing customers were able to access the rebranded app this morning using their log in credentials after an overnight transition. All account settings, open wagers, and responsible gaming tools remain the same.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Goodbye ESPN BET edition
7 Nov 2025
Yesterday, PENN Entertainment and ESPN announced that their sports betting agreement is coming to an end at the start of next month.
PENN and ESPN parting ways from sports betting deal
6 Nov 2025
PENN Entertainment and ESPN announced that they have mutually agreed upon the early termination of their exclusive U.S. online sports betting agreement, effective 1 December 2025.
PENN Entertainment names Ronnie Jones to Compliance Committee
5 Aug 2025
Jones served as Chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board from 2013 to 2020, as part of a 45-year career in public service to the state, including more than 30 years with the Louisiana State Police.
ESPN BET and ESPN enhance sportsbook experience with new FanCenter feature
4 Aug 2025
The new FanCenter creates a personalized hub within ESPN BET that will allow customers to easily find wagering markets based on their favorite teams, players, and ESPN fantasy football rosters.
PENN Entertainment to close Hollywood Casino Joliet Riverboat location on 29 July
23 Jul 2025
The company announced expected closure of the Hollywood Casino Joliet riverboat property on 29 July, in preparation for the grand opening of the new, $185 million land-based property set to open on 11 August.
Casino workers push for Penn Entertainment to go 100% smoke-free
20 Jun 2025
Workers at Penn released an open letter urging CEO Jay Snowden to commit to a 100% smoke-free indoor policy at all Penn casinos.
PENN Entertainment welcomes Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez as Duly Elected Directors
18 Jun 2025
Yesterday, PENN shareholders elected the company’s two director nominees, Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez, to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
Casino City’s Friday Five: WSOP kickoff and openings edition
30 May 2025
The 56th World Series of Poker is officially upon us and we already have the first bracelet awarded.
Shake Shack and PENN Entertainment team up
21 May 2025
The first Shacks are expected to open at Hollywood Casino in Toledo and River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis in 2026.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Big wins, anniversaries and Memorial Day edition
9 May 2025
Before we know it, Memorial Day Weekend will be upon us and Las Vegas has something to offer and cater to everyone.
PENN Wallet launches at M Resort in Nevada
5 May 2025
The PENN Wallet offers M Resort guests the ability to access cashless payments throughout the gaming floor via integrations with existing loyalty and payments systems.
Land-based Hollywood Casino to replace riverboat gaming operations Iowa
24 Apr 2025
PENN Entertainment announced plans for an expected $180–$200 million project to relocate its Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs riverboat casino operations to a new land-based property to be rebranded as Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs.
PENN Entertainment launches theScore Casino in Ontario
8 Apr 2025
theScore Casino, also available within theScore Bet app, offers a variety of online slots, table games and live dealer content.
ESPN BET now live in Washington, DC
21 Jan 2025
PENN Entertainment announced that ESPN BET has launched in Washington, D.C. The official sportsbook of ESPN is now live in 20 U.S. jurisdictions.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Openings and sports betting fraud edition
17 Jan 2025
This week in gambling news, the Washington D.C. Council reached a settlement with Intralot and Veterans Services Corporation regarding a sports betting fraud case.
ESPN BET gains access to Washington DC market
14 Jan 2025
Under the multi-channel agreement with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, PENN Entertainment secures online market access for ESPN BET in Washington D.C., and ESPN BET also becomes a sports betting partner of Monumental and its teams.
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