DraftKings vs theScore Bet
DraftKings is the PA market leader. ESPN BET (operated by PENN Entertainment under Disney/ESPN license) is the newest content-driven challenger. This breakdown shows where each one wins.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
| Category | DraftKings | theScore Bet | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Bonus | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 | DraftKings |
| Mobile App | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | DraftKings |
| Markets & Odds | 5/5 | 4.3/5 | DraftKings |
| Live Betting | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 | DraftKings |
| Payments | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 | DraftKings |
| Loyalty Program | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Tie |
Welcome Bonus Comparison
DraftKings: Bet $5, Get $300
In bonus bets if first bet wins.
New customers only. 21+ in PA. Min $5 deposit and $5 first wager. If first bet wins, $300 issued as six $50 bonus bets (or twelve $25 segments), expiring 7 days from issuance. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable; profits convert to cash. Secondary offer: 20% deposit match up to $1,000 over 25 weeks.
Promo code: BETPA200
theScore Bet: Bet $10, Get $100
If first bet wins · rebranded from ESPN BET Dec 2025.
New customers only. 21+ in PA. Min $10 deposit and $10 first wager at minimum −400 odds. If first bet wins, $100 issued as bonus bets. Bonus bets expire 7 days from issuance. PENN Entertainment terminated the ESPN BET agreement November 6, 2025; the product rebranded to theScore Bet on December 1, 2025 (existing accounts migrated automatically).
Promo code: BETPATS
Markets & Sports Coverage
DraftKings Market Depth
DraftKings posts the deepest market menu in PA. NFL games carry full first-half, quarter, and alt-line markets plus 200+ player props. NBA games average 150+ player props. MLB props include strikeouts, hits, total bases, and home-runs for every starter and lineup. Same Game Parlay supports up to 16 legs across most major sports.
theScore Bet Market Depth
Solid full-game markets on every major US league. Player-prop depth is good on NFL/NBA but slimmer on niche sports. Same Game Parlay supports up to 10 legs on NFL.
Live Betting
DraftKings Live Product
Live betting is available on every major league with sub-second pricing on NBA and NFL. Cash-out (full and partial) is offered on virtually all pre-game and live wagers. Pricing latency is well-controlled but can occasionally spike on NFL Sunday afternoons.
theScore Bet Live Product
Live betting available on all major leagues with reasonable latency. Cash-out offered on most markets. Interface is functional but trails BetMGM/bet365 on visual polish.
Loyalty Programs
- DraftKings: Dynasty Rewards; earn Crowns on every bet redeemable for bonus bets, swag, and event experiences.
- theScore Bet: PENN Play; earn mychoice Tier Credits redeemable at PENN Entertainment's 40+ casino properties including all PA Hollywood Casinos.
Mobile App
- DraftKings: 4.9/5 store rating · Industry-defining Same Game Parlay (SGP) and SGPx (parlays across multiple games).
- theScore Bet: 4.3/5 store rating · Bet directly from ESPN.com article cards and scoreboard.
Banking & Payments
- DraftKings: Online Bank Transfer (ACH), PayPal, VIP Preferred, Debit Card, Play+ Prepaid, Wire Transfer, PayNearMe. Withdrawal speed: 24-72 hrs.
- theScore Bet: Online Banking, PayPal, Debit Card, PENN Play+, Wire Transfer, PayNearMe. Withdrawal speed: 24-72 hrs.
When to Choose DraftKings
Pick DraftKings for prop depth, SGP creativity, and welcome-bonus aggressiveness. Best for power users.
- Recreational bettors who want depth and ease of use
- Same Game Parlay players
- DFS crossover users
- Eagles bettors (official PA partner)
Not best for: High-frequency live bettors (use bet365 instead) or players prioritizing loyalty redemption (use BetMGM).
When to Choose theScore Bet
Pick ESPN BET for direct integration with ESPN.com article cards and scoreboard, plus PENN Play loyalty across PA Hollywood Casino properties.
- ESPN content consumers who want one-tap betting
- PENN Play loyalists who visit Hollywood Casino properties
- Free-to-play Pick6 players
- NFL bettors who follow ESPN talent picks
Not best for: Live-betting maximalists (use bet365 or BetMGM) or international-sport fans (smaller European-soccer menu).
The Verdict
DraftKings has the deeper sports-betting product. ESPN BET wins for ESPN content consumers who want one-tap betting from articles. The two complement well as a primary + secondary stack.
Open both DraftKings and theScore Bet
Welcome bonuses stack independently; claim each operator separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did ESPN BET replace theScore Bet?
Yes. PENN Entertainment rebranded theScore Bet to ESPN BET in November 2023 under a 10-year exclusive license with ESPN.
Can I bet from ESPN.com?
Yes — ESPN BET integrates with ESPN article cards and scoreboard so you can launch a bet slip without leaving the article.
Which has more markets?
DraftKings publishes deeper prop menus; ESPN BET is competitive on majors but slimmer on niche sports.
Which loyalty is more valuable?
ESPN BET via PENN Play covers PA Hollywood Casinos and 40+ PENN properties; DraftKings' Dynasty Rewards is sports-betting-focused.
Read More
For the full breakdown of each operator, read our independent DraftKings review and theScore Bet review. For more head-to-head matchups, browse all PA sportsbook comparisons.
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