ESPN Bet is shutting down — and the ripple effects across the sports betting world could be massive. In this episode, Pat Mayo and guests break down what led to PENN Entertainment pulling the plug, what it means for ESPN’s brand, and how this could reshape the future of online gambling, sportsbooks, and prediction markets.

 

code "MAYO50" FREE WEEK + 50% OFF MONTHLY NFL BETTING TOOLS & PACKAGES at https://www.4for4.com/mayo

 

Use code “MAYO” at underdog and make a $5 Pick’em entry and instantly get $100 in your account

 

Get a the PME Exclusive Boosts at Coolbet: https://shorturl.at/CHfyW
 

Subscribe, Rate and Review

Apple: http://bit.ly/PMEiTunes

Spotify: https://goo.gl/VboemH

 

We dig into:

Why PENN’s $2B ESPN Bet deal collapsed

What comes next for ESPN and Barstool

How prediction markets could fill the gap in sports speculation

The state of the sports betting industry heading into 2026

🎙️ Hosted by Pat Mayo
 

#SportsBetting #ESPNBet #PennEntertainment #PredictionMarkets #BarstoolSports #GamblingNews #BettingPodcast #SportsBusiness #ESPN #PatMayo #BettingIndustry #FanDuel #draftkings

 

JOHNNIE WALKER — To claim a customized Blue Label Sunday Golf Bag by Devereux Go to johnniewalker.com/blue-in-water

HELIX SLEEP — Go to helixsleep.com/mayofor 27% OFF site wide. An Exclusive for listeners of Pat Mayo Experience.

BETTERHELP — Visit BetterHelp.com/PATMAYO today to get 10% off your first month.

ZBIOTICS — Go to https://zbiotics.com/PATMAYO and use PATMAYO at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics
 

OMAHA STEAKS — Make game day delicious with the Official Sponsor of Tailgating®. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get $35 OFF with Promo Code MAYO at checkout.

 

FOLLOW MAYO MEDIA NETWORK

Newsletter: https://mayomedia.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayomedianetwork/

TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mayo-media-network

YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/YTMMN

 

Show Index

00:00 Intro

1:21 ESPN/PENN

32:35 DK + ESPN

40:16 Prediction Markets

 

Message and data rates apply. Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.