Side-by-Side
BetMonarch vs theScore Bet
A direct comparison of two Colorado-licensed sportsbooks. Both operators are regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming.
Option A
BetMonarch
★★★★☆Welcome Offer
Local Operator VS
Option B theScore Bet
★★★★☆Bet $10, Get $250
Content Integration Head-to-head comparison
| Attribute | BetMonarch | theScore Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Welcome bonus | Welcome Offer | Bet $10, Get $250 |
| Bonus condition | Varies by promo | Rebranded from ESPN BET Dec 2025 |
| Promo code | No code required; use links | No code required; use links |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | $10 |
| Withdrawal speed | 24-72 hrs | 24-72 hrs |
| App rating | 4.0 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Launched in CO | 2022 | 2023 (as ESPN BET); rebranded December 2025 |
| Retail partner | Monarch Casino Black Hawk | Ameristar Black Hawk |
| Payment methods | Online Banking, Debit Card, Play+ Card | Online Banking, Debit Card, PayPal, Play+ Card |
BetMonarch pros
- Locally-focused brand tied to Monarch Casino in Black Hawk
- Loyalty connects to retail casino comps
- Personal customer service
BetMonarch cons
- Smaller market depth than national operators
- Lower app rating
- Fewer promotions
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 BetMonarch with a 4.4/5 rating versus 4.2/5. 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.