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The Joe Pomp Show

ESPN BET Still Has A Long, Long Way To Go

May 9, 2024
Exploring ESPN Bet's financial struggles in the sports betting industry, including revenue, EBITDA, and marketing spend. Discussing challenges such as low hold rates, product enhancements, and competition against FanDuel and Draft Kings. Insights into early success factors, market entry strategies, and ongoing uncertainties for ESPN Bet.
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Quick takeaways

  • ESPN Bet struggles with revenue generation despite large user base growth.
  • ESPN Bet's low hold rate and product offering hinder its competitiveness in the sports betting market.

Deep dives

ESPN Bet's Struggles and Market Share

ESPN Bet faces challenges as it is currently down 90% from its all-time high while competitors like FanDuel and DraftKings are gaining market share. ESPN Bet had initial success with high app downloads but struggled with revenue generation, even with a larger user base. Despite efforts to compete and expand, ESPN Bet's financial performance has disappointed investors, leading to stock value decline.

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