The sportsbook changed brands twice
PENN's SEC filing states that Barstool Sportsbook was discontinued on November 14, 2023 when its U.S. online sportsbook relaunched as ESPN BET. ESPN's launch announcement described the same conversion across licensed states.
PENN and ESPN then ended their agreement in 2025, and the active sportsbook became theScore Bet. Barstool Sports remains a media brand but no longer operates this sportsbook.
Use the current successor
Old Barstool deposit links, promos, and app instructions are obsolete.
- Use theScore Bet for current PENN sportsbook support.
- Do not expect a Barstool-branded app or promotion.
- Check current jurisdiction rules after both rebrands.
- Keep Barstool media content separate from sportsbook account ownership.
Where Alphascope fits
Alphascope can help research exchange-traded event contracts. It cannot migrate or retrieve a PENN sportsbook account.
Barstool Sportsbook alternative FAQ
Is Barstool Sportsbook still active?
No. PENN discontinued the brand in November 2023.
What replaced Barstool Sportsbook?
It first became ESPN BET and then transitioned to theScore Bet in December 2025.
Does Barstool Sports own theScore Bet?
No. PENN operates theScore Bet; Barstool Sports is a separate media company.
Can old Barstool promotions be used?
No. Only current theScore Bet terms and promotions apply.
Before you use this Barstool Sportsbook alternative guide
A good prediction market guide should help you make a more precise decision, not just explain the headline. Before trading, convert the market price into an implied probability, read the resolution criteria, and compare the contract with nearby markets. If your thesis depends on a news catalyst, check whether that catalyst directly affects settlement or only changes short-term sentiment.
The same checklist applies across Bitcoin, elections, sports, and other event contracts. A trade can look attractive because the payout is large, but payout alone does not create edge. Edge comes from a better probability estimate than the current price, plus enough liquidity to enter without giving away the advantage through spread and slippage.
Checklist for applying the guide to a live market
First, confirm that the market title and resolution source match the event you intend to trade. Second, compare the live price with your own estimate and write down the difference in percentage points. Third, check liquidity and maximum loss before sizing the position. Fourth, review related markets to see whether the same information has already been priced elsewhere. Fifth, decide what evidence would make you exit or update the thesis.
Alphascope supports that workflow through the odds board, AI predictions, and news impact pages. Use this guide as the educational layer, then use the live pages to check whether the current market still matches the setup described here.
How to know whether the setup is still current
A guide can explain the structure of a market, but the live price decides whether the setup is still actionable. Check when the market last moved, whether new information has arrived since the guide was written, and whether the strongest catalyst has already been priced in. If the market has moved far in the direction of the thesis, the remaining return may be too small for the risk.
If the market has not moved despite relevant news, review the resolution criteria before assuming traders missed the story. The market may be ignoring the news because it does not affect settlement. The best use of any guide is to understand the mechanics, then verify the current contract and price before making a decision.
