Associate Sportsbook Trader
About The Position
PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them. We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy. When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities. With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you. The Pre-Game & Strategy Trading team is responsible for the commercial performance, strategic direction, and operational excellence of North American sportsbook trading across Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, and MMA. The function focuses on: Pre-game market strategy and pricing Commercial KPI ownership and performance reporting Product and offering optimization Promotional and marquee event planning Market expansion and automation opportunities Vendor and tooling optimization Risk strategy and real-time risk framework collaboration Cross-functional alignment with Marketing, Product, Risk, Ops, Compliance, and Customer Experience teams Core performance indicators include: Handle Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) Hold % First Time Bettors (FTBs) Market mix and engagement Margin performance Promotional efficiency Market uptime and coverage Pricing competitiveness and market efficiency (Hold Crunch)
Requirements
- Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn
- Build foundational understanding of sportsbook tools, workflows, and SOPs
- Communicate clearly and proactively within the team
- Develop strong attention to detail and operational consistency
- Show accountability and ownership over assigned responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assist with pre-game odds compilation and market creation
- Support the execution and monitoring of core sportsbook offerings and promotional markets
- Ensure pricing, data accuracy, and market integrity across assigned sports and leagues
- Learn foundational trading principles, market behavior, and sportsbook risk concepts
- Develop familiarity with North American sports calendars, key events, and betting trends
- Monitor competitor offerings, pricing, and market movement
- Assist with reporting and basic KPI tracking
- Support execution of recurring operational responsibilities related to market setup and maintenance
- Escalate anomalies, pricing issues, or tooling concerns appropriately
- Contribute positively to team communication and collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive Benefits package.
- Education and conference reimbursements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
