Side-by-Side
Bally Bet vs theScore Bet
A direct comparison of two Colorado-licensed sportsbooks. Both operators are regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming.
Option A
Bally Bet
★★★★☆Bet $50, Get $100
Regional Brand VS
Option B theScore Bet
★★★★☆Bet $10, Get $250
Content Integration Head-to-head comparison
| Attribute | Bally Bet | theScore Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Welcome bonus | Bet $50, Get $100 | Bet $10, Get $250 |
| Bonus condition | In bonus bets | Rebranded from ESPN BET Dec 2025 |
| Promo code | BETINCO | No code required; use links |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | $10 |
| Withdrawal speed | 24-72 hrs | 24-72 hrs |
| App rating | 4.3 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Launched in CO | 2022 | 2023 (as ESPN BET); rebranded December 2025 |
| Retail partner | Bally's Black Hawk | Ameristar Black Hawk |
| Payment methods | Online Banking, Debit Card, Play+ Card | Online Banking, Debit Card, PayPal, Play+ Card |
Bally Bet pros
- Cross-property loyalty with Bally's casinos nationwide
- Improving app stability since 2024 redesign
- Reasonable promo cadence
Bally Bet cons
- Smaller live-bet and props menus
- Limited payment methods vs leaders
theScore Bet pros
- Integrated scores, news and betting in one app
- PENN Play loyalty across casinos
- Strong promo cadence for new accounts
theScore Bet cons
- Brand transition created some user-experience friction
- Smaller live-bet menu than bet365
Verdict
Across our scoring rubric, theScore Bet edges Bally Bet with a 4.4/5 rating versus 4.3/5. PENN Entertainment relaunched its Colorado sportsbook as theScore Bet in December 2025 after the ESPN partnership ended. The app pairs theScore's well-known sports content with betting, and PENN Play loyalty connects the sportsbook to PENN-owned casinos nationwide.
Best move: try both. Welcome offers are one-time, so claiming each operator's promo lets you compare apps with real money before settling in.
Must be 21+ and physically located in Colorado. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or the Colorado Crisis Services line at 1-800-522-4700.