Sportsbook

How to quit ESPN BET

Mobile sportsbook operated under Penn Entertainment, rebranded from Barstool Sportsbook in late 2023. This page walks through how to close your account, enroll in self-exclusion, and find gambling-recovery support that fits your insurance.

1. Close your ESPN BET account

Support channel: In-app chat or [email protected].

1. 1Sign in and open Account → Responsible Gaming.
2. 2Select Time-Out, Deposit Limits, or Self-Exclusion.
3. 3For full account closure, request via live chat — self-serve option typically only offers time-outs and limits.
4. 4Withdraw any remaining balance.
5. 5Expect a support response within 1-2 business days for closure requests.

Note. ESPN BET accounts are linked to ESPN profiles; closing the gaming account does not affect ESPN media subscriptions.

2. Enroll in your state's self-exclusion registry

Closing your ESPN BET account does not stop you from signing up elsewhere. State self-exclusion binds every operator licensed in your state, typically for a minimum of one year. It's the step that actually keeps the door locked.

3. Block the app on your phone

Deletion is not enough. Apps can be reinstalled in seconds. Gamban, BetBlocker, and phone-level restrictions (iOS Screen Time, Android Family Link) all make reinstalling much harder. Hand the passcode to someone you trust, not yourself.

What ESPN BET will do to pull you back

Closed accounts are a marketing problem for operators. Expect outreach. Being ready for it matters.

• →In-app content cross-linked with ESPN editorial coverage — hard to use ESPN app without seeing betting cues.
• →Notification nudges about "ESPN BET picks" around major sporting events.

Get recovery support

Closing one platform is the start, not the solution. Gambling disorder is a behavioral addiction recognized in the DSM-5, and it responds to real treatment — CBT, peer support, medication management in some cases, and community.