theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino Now Open for Pre-Registration in Ontario Ahead of Market Launch on April 4
- Award-Winning Mobile Betting App Now Available to Download -
- theScore Bet to Celebrate Launch with Official “Home Opener” Party in Toronto -
TORONTO – March 22, 2022 – Toronto-based theScore announced today that its mobile sportsbook and casino app - theScore Bet - is now available for download and is accepting pre-registration for patrons who want to wager in Ontario. The pre-registration process allows patrons to download and complete the necessary steps to safely and legally create an account with theScore Bet.
Players can now pre-register by downloading theScore Bet on the App Store for iOS devices. To celebrate the launch of Ontario’s regulated market, theScore Bet is hosting an official ''Home Opener'' launch party for fans 19+ in Toronto on April 2, 3 & 4. For more exciting news about theScore Bet’s Ontario offering and launch party, and to learn more about the award-winning app, visit theScore.bet/Ontario.
theScore Bet will start accepting wagers on April 4, 2022 when Ontario’s new regulated sports betting and iGaming market opens for private operators. theScore Bet app is available for download anywhere in Canada, but users must be 19+ and physically located in Ontario to wager. theScore Bet is registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as an internet gaming Operator, and will operate in Ontario on behalf of and as agent for iGaming Ontario*.
“Millions of Ontarians already know and love theScore, and we are excited to introduce them to theScore Bet as part of our pre-registration roll out. We are ready and eager for the legal market to open on April 4 and look forward to showcasing our fully integrated media and betting experience,” said John Levy, CEO of theScore.
theScore, Canada’s leader in digital sports media, is headquartered in Toronto with roots in the city that date back to 1997. In 2019 theScore made history when it became the first media company in North America to launch a regulated mobile sportsbook, theScore Bet. A best-in-class mobile betting platform, theScore Bet uniquely harnesses the power of media and betting through seamless integration with the flagship ‘theScore’ app.
* Subject to successful execution of an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. 19+. Ontario only.
Please play responsibly.
About theScore
theScore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penn National Gaming (Nasdaq: PENN), empowers millions of sports fans through its digital media and sports betting products. Its media app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular in North America, delivering fans highly personalized live scores, news, stats, and betting information from their favorite teams, leagues, and players. theScore’s sports betting app ‘theScore Bet’ delivers an immersive and holistic mobile sports betting experience and is currently available to place wagers in New Jersey, Colorado, Indiana and Iowa. theScore also creates and distributes innovative digital content through its web, social and esports platforms.
About iGaming Ontario
iGaming Ontario (iGO) is working collaboratively with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Government of Ontario to bring world class online gambling experiences to the province in a safe environment, helping to protect consumers and provide more choice. Gaming companies (Operators) that have been successfully registered by the AGCO and have executed an operating agreement with iGO may offer their games to players in Ontario on behalf of the province. Through these relationships, gaming revenues will be shared with the Government of Ontario to be used in support of provincial priorities. To learn more, visit us at iGamingOntario.ca.
For more information about theScore Bet:
Dan Sabreen
Vice President, Communications
theScore
917-722-3888 ext. 706
dan.sabreen@thescore.com
Gordon Stevenson
Manager, Communications
theScore
973-432-2583
gordon.stevenson@thescore.com