Disney Shows Its Cards in Pursuit of Sports Betting Dollars
BY ALEX WEPRIN, GEORG SZALAI | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Digital Now that major leagues are getting on board with gambling, the family-friendly Hollywood giant is eyeing that revenue and may start with a splashy ESPN licensing deal. The Walt Disney Co. is taking a gamble on sports betting. The entertainment giant, notoriously conservative when it comes to protecting its brand, will use ESPN as its entry point into the fast-growing sector. “Given our reach and scale, we have the potential to partner with third parties in this space in a very meaningful way,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek told analysts during…