New Sportsbooks Launch for March 5, 2026

Bet on NBA and more with the latest betting apps like theScore Bet

Mar. 5, 2026 at 7:21pm

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A new sportsbook, theScore Bet, has launched in several states, giving sports bettors new platforms to place wagers on their favorite sports. In 2026, we expect several new sportsbooks to make their debuts, offering bonuses and promotions to attract new customers.

Why it matters

The launch of new sportsbooks provides sports fans with more options to legally bet on their favorite teams and leagues. This increased competition can lead to better odds, promotions, and user experiences for bettors.

The details

TheScore Bet, which was rebranded from ESPN BET, has launched in several states including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. The sportsbook is offering a welcome bonus of Bet $10, Get $100 if your first bet wins.

  • TheScore Bet launched in several states in December 2025.
  • The new sportsbooks are available for betting as of March 5, 2026.

The players

theScore Bet

A new sportsbook that launched in several states, offering sports bettors new platforms to place wagers on their favorite sports.

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What’s next

Sports bettors in the eligible states can now sign up for theScore Bet and take advantage of the welcome bonus offer.

The takeaway

The launch of new sportsbooks like theScore Bet provides sports fans with more options to legally bet on their favorite teams and leagues, leading to increased competition and potentially better odds, promotions, and user experiences for bettors.