Sports
August 20, 2021
Barstool Sports Soft Launches in New Jersey; Mums the Word
New Jersey welcomes Barstool Sportsbook & Casino as the company is carrying out controlled tests through Monday, August 23. Barstool Is in New Jersey, But Not Everyone Knows Most operators launch in a major iGaming and sports gambling market with a bang, but Barstool Sportsbook doesn’t seem to be one of them – at least not on […]
Sports
August 11, 2021
Barstool Sports Can’t Play NIL Ball with University of Louisville Athletes
The NCAA has begrudgingly accepted the fact that college athletes have the right to monetize themselves. Until California passed a law two years ago that guaranteed state athletes could sell their images, the NCAA took in millions by controlling that right. California’s efforts opened the floodgates for Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) agreements to appear, and […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
MLB Considers Featuring Midweek Games on Barstool Sports
Barstool Sports and MLB are in advanced talks on featuring midweek games on the Barstool Sports platform, according to The New York Post. These talks are what Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool, referred to last week when he said that his company has contact with some major leagues. The potential partnership between Barstool and […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Sees Leagues as “Money to Be Made”
Barstool Sports is looking to attract a new generation of gamblers and signing up more sports leagues. Company chief executive Dave Portnoy explains. Barstool Boss Speaks to Stuart Varney, Outlining Company Plans Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has his eyes set on the prize, the chief executive seems to suggest in an interview with “Varney & Co.” […]
Sports
July 27, 2021
Barstool Hires Las Vegas-Based Sports Analyst Kelly Stewart
Barstool Sports has hired Las Vegas-based handicapper Kelly Stewart. AKA Kelly in Vegas, a month after she parted ways with ESPN. Barstool Sports hires Kelly Stewart Barstool Sports, the digital media company focused on sports and pop culture, has hired Las Vegas-based Kelly Stewart, a sports analyst and famous female sports handicapper. She is well-known […]
Casino
June 14, 2021
Penn National Ready to Bring Barstool Sportsbook to a Pennsylvania Casino
Pennsylvania’s sports gambling market has been relatively successful, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and Penn National Gaming is going to make sure it gets a significant piece of the action. The gaming operator is bringing a physical Barstool Sportsbook to the state, with the first branded property expected to be launched later this year. Barstool at […]
Sports
May 17, 2021
Barstool Sportsbook Email Went Viral on Twitter
Barstool Sportsbook’s email to a bettor suspending his account for not using it for recreational activities went viral after the man posted the email and a video of his rant on Twitter. Barstool Sportsbook Received a Backlash on Twitter Twitter users are furious at Barstool Sportsbook, the sports betting app by Barstool Sports, after an […]
Sports
March 10, 2021
Barstool Sportsbook Gets Illinois License, Launches on Thursday
Barstool Sportsbook will launch in Illinois on March 11 following approval by the state’s gaming control board. Penn National’s Barstool Sportsbook Launches in Illinois on Thursday Penn National Gaming’s Barstool Sportsbook is arriving in yet another market in the United States after the company confirmed on Tuesday that it had obtained permission from the Illinois Gaming Control Board to operate mobile […]
Industry
November 30, 2020
Penn National Gaming Generates Strong $1.13 Billion Revenue
The company posted high third-quarter results, despite the ongoing social constraints and closures. Moving to cashless technologies in brick-and-mortar casinos, as well as the creation of a new growth channel are some of the highlights. The entertainment industry has been one of the most affected by Covid-19, which forced the shutdown of physical locations and […]
Business
February 22, 2020
Barstool Sports Sells 36% Stake to Penn National for $163m
After four years of rapid expansion and an estimated monthly traffic of 10 million visitors, Barstool Sports turned the next chapter of its development story by signing a $163 million deal with Penn National Gaming. Barstool Sports Seals $163m Deal with Penn National Casino operator Penn National Gaming (PNG) has acquired a 36% stake in […]