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Did John Levy found theScore?
Yes. CDC Gaming Reports wrote on January 31, 2024 that John Levy founded theScore in Canada, first as a television broadcasting property, before it became a sports media and betting business.
What was his role when theScore was sold?
Penn National Gaming's release announcing the completed acquisition, filed with the SEC on October 19, 2021, names him chairman and chief executive officer of theScore. iGaming Business reported on February 1, 2024 that he became executive chairman of theScore after the deal.
Is he still at theScore?
No. iGaming Business reported on February 1, 2024 that he would be the first of theScore's founding leadership to leave PENN, stepping down in mid-February 2024. No current role for him could be confirmed on a live page as of September 24, 2026.
What has he said since leaving?
In a Gaming News Canada podcast interview covered by InGame on November 13, 2025, he was sharply critical of PENN, saying it never respected or invested in the Score brand. He also discussed ESPN Bet and Barstool Sportsbook on The Closing Line podcast on January 15, 2026.