theScore Bet Review: Rebranded Book with Same Great Markets

I’ll start immediately by saying that the number of betting options is as good or better than any other book I’ve used. I tend to stick to the more popular options, such as football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer, but I have also dabbled in niche markets like darts, beach volleyball, and e-sports competitions. This was often spurred on by one of the app’s many daily bonuses or special offers. 

I’ve discovered and then wagered on events I've only learned about through the app—I’ve placed bets on the CFL, UFL, NCAA football, NPB, KBO, PBL, and AHL. 

The match stats and scores update frequently to accommodate live betting, and I haven’t encountered any lag, loading issues, or hiccups. 

Some are built explicitly for the most newsworthy games of the day, but quite a few others have often piqued my interest for competitions I didn’t even know were taking place. In particular, there are more special deals for futures markets than in any other book I’ve seen. 

The only criticism from me is that many of the promos are directly tied to a specific parlay or bet, without offering good-value promos that you can use as you please. And the majority of those special bets are for very long odds, which doesn't necessarily match up with everyone's betting preferences. 

I’ve redeemed and received Penn Play cash to use in the app (although I haven’t redeemed it for any non-gaming extras). 

theScore Bet's banking options appear to be more extensive than those of any other book I've regularly used. The one knock might be that while some platforms send withdrawals within even an hour or so, theScore transactions can take a bit longer, sometimes not taking place until the following day (even for smaller amounts). 

I've had similar experiences. Despite the numerous banking methods available, I've found withdrawal times to be slower than those of other sportsbooks.

The live chat begins with a bot, and it can be challenging to connect with a live representative when using this service.

I haven't been too thrilled with the customer support from theScore. There is a callback option (which does help with convenience) and live chat, but live chat can be challenging and time-consuming actually to reach. Support staff appear to be limited in both their knowledge and the scope of their independent actions to help resolve situations. This is an area where theScore could improve.

In the sports world, the Penn Entertainment brand carries significant weight, so this book began with a built-in audience, accompanied by relatively high expectations. Luckily, the platform lives up to the hype, offering a great variety of sports, excellent value on promotions, and a smooth, fast, and convenient experience for almost all players. 

This sentiment is echoed by web and mobile users alike.

Users in Canada who have been using theScore Bet more recently than many U.S. users report that the app performs well, generally paying out winnings promptly. But, I'm concerned that three rebrands since 2020 are making bettors wary of investing too much in theScore and its benefits. It remains to be seen what kind of impact that will have on U.S. users' overall trust levels.

Signing up and getting started on this app was very easy for me. More so than some other online books, the layout and menu system are very intuitive. For me, signing up only took a few minutes.

theScore Bet provides the cleanest layout among our recommended sites. Known for its slick, polished production quality, theScore Bet delivers the fast, reliable, and smooth performance you expect. Promotions and offers are typically based on upcoming specials, even personalized to your betting habits and favorite teams.

The high review scores for the app don’t surprise me, as I’ve found theScore Bet to be one of the easiest to navigate and one of the smoothest-running betting apps in USA available. The betting options are solid, the performance is excellent, and the unique personality of theScore comes through in various promotions. 

In terms of ease of use, the app runs more seamlessly than BetMGM or Fanatics and is on par with DraftKings or FanDuel.

theScore Bet app offers a wealth of real-time sports data and a compelling deposit bonus for new customers. In our experience, the app responds quickly, and navigating from screen to screen is very smooth. The app does an excellent job of suggesting betting markets based on your betting history. I also can’t understate the excellence of the user interface design and the accessibility of the welcome bonus.

The main drawback is that we would like to see more evenness in betting markets.

The Responsible Gambling resources on theScore Bet are substantial, although they are somewhat hidden in the lower navigation on the site and in the app. Once you reach the section, you'll find several helpful, well-organized articles on recognizing and preventing problem gambling behavior. There's also a good explanation of the limit-setting and other player safety features in place in the book. However, there could be more prominent information and contact details for problem gambling organizations; this information is somewhat hidden, written in plain text.

There is a guide to submitting fairness or other complaints, depending on what state you're in, which I was happy to see right out in the open. 

Live streaming is one area where theScore Bet appears to have made improvements compared to previous iterations of the ESPN BET app. Live streaming is available directly from the matchup you're betting on. 

Live betting markets are on par with those of most other sportsbooks, but they don't really stand out to me among different operators.

In my experience, theScore Bet generally stays consistent with most competitors' game lines, although there are times when the competition undercuts them. It may require a bit more odds shopping than you'd expect to find the best prices here.

The odds on theScore Bet are solid, but not spectacular. Rarely will odds shoppers find that the book has the best line for a given wager. At the same time, though, the odds are usually right around where you'd expect, without any big discrepancies from other major players in the industry.