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Penn Entertainment, Inc. Names Aaron La Berge As Chief Technology Officer

PUBLIC · PENNApr 22, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Technology Officer

Company

PENN Entertainment

Aaron LaBerge
WyomissingGamingSportsGambling

Description

PENN Entertainment, Inc announced the appointment of Aaron LaBerge as Chief Technology Officer effective July 1, 2024. In this role, Mr LaBerge will be responsible for driving the technology strategy and execution for PENN, while leading the multinational team of technologists and serving as the key business leader for the company’s Interactive division.

Company Information

Company

PENN Entertainment

Location

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States

About

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 18 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L’Auberge®, ESPN BET™ and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®. In August 2023, PENN entered into a transformative, exclusive long-term strategic alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, “ESPN”) relating to online sports betting within the United States. PENN’s ability to leverage the leading sports media brands in the United States (ESPN) and Canada (theScore) will position us to significantly expand our digital footprint and efficiently grow our customer ecosystem.

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