Barstool Sports Betting

Barstool Sports is a sports & pop culture blog covering the latest news and viral highlights of each and everyday with blogs, videos and podcasts. By the common man, for the common man. Barstool Sportsbook is the sports betting app and website of the popular media company Barstool Sports. Dave Portnoy founded barstool Sports in 2003. According to Wikipedia, on January 29, 2020, it was announced that Penn National Gaming had purchased a 36% stake in Barstool Sports for $163 million, giving the company a valuation of $450 million.

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Barstool’s self-named sportsbook is built on usability. The website and Barstool Sportsbook app are both well-designed and provide bettors enough sports and bets to keep them betting all day long. That said, Barstool can improve the live betting, education, and integration of other Barstool content.

Top Takeaways for 2021

Here are our top findings on Barstool Sportsbook:

  • The website and Barstool Sportsbook app are user-friendly and offer a good variety of bets and sports.
  • Barstool Sportsbook provides many options to deposit and withdraw money quickly and is one of the only sportsbooks that allow you to deposit by logging in to your bank.
  • As a stoolie, I wish the sportsbook integrated more Barstool content into the app, such as video clips from the Barstool Sports Advisors show or Gambling Cave.

Jump to: Barstool Sportsbook App, Banking, Promotions, Banking, Bets Offered, Live Betting, Education, Sports Offered, or Final Thoughts.

Overall Summary

FeatureBarstool Sportsbook
Overall4 Stars
Sports & Bets Offered4.5 Stars
Odds0 Stars
Live Betting3.5 Stars
Mobile Betting4.5 Stars
Bonuses & Promotions4 Stars
Education3 Stars
Ease of Use4.5 Stars

Barstool Sportsbook is a legal U.S. sportsbook, currently available in Pennsylvania.

Barstool Sportsbook App

Bottom Line - The Barstool Sportsbook mobile app is a cleanly designed app that is easy to use and includes live chat support. That said, there is room for further innovation in what is already a good foundation for its mobile app.

Looking up lines, adding bets to the betslip, and adjusting account preferences are seamless on the Barstool Sportsbook App. Creating an account takes less than five minutes, and users automatically get a free $10 bonus.

I only have two complaints with the app, the first regarding the Quick Pick 6 bet. On the Barstool Sportsbook website, users can select between two and six bets from the randomized list to make a parlay bet. On the app, users must choose all six bets to place the parlay. My second complaint is the lack of integration with the Barstool brand. Barstool offers a ton of unique content on its website and social media platforms, such as the Barstool Sports Advisors show. Including this show, or other barstool content (such as articles) in the app would improve the overall experience.

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Banking Options and Fees

Bottom Line - Stoolies will appreciate the variety of quick and easy banking options available at Barstool Sportsbook. Users can deposit money using credit/debit cards, PayPal, and direct deposit from over 1,000 banks, amongst other methods.

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Deposit Options - Bettors can deposit money with Barstool Sportsbook using a debit or credit card, an online banking account, PayNearMe, PayPal, wire transfer, ACH/e-Check, and Play+. The minimum deposit amount is $10, which is comparable to other sportsbooks.

FeatureBarstool Sportsbook
Minimum Deposit$10
Total Deposit Methods7
No Debit/Credit Card Deposit FeesYes
Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card$10/N/A

Withdrawal Options - Bettors can withdraw money directly to their online banking account, or by using PayPal, ACH/e-Check, check (via mail), and Play+.

FeatureBarstool Sportsbook
Minimum Withdrawal$10
Total Withdrawal Methods5
Check Payout Speed is < 10 daysNo
No Withdrawal Fees - CheckYes
Withdrawal Min/Max - Check$250/N/A

Promotions and Bonuses

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Upon launching in September of 2020, Barstool Sportsbook offered several promotions for users, most of which are listed below. It is important to remember most bonuses come attached with rollover requirements, which means you have to wager a certain amount of money before you can withdraw the bonus funds.

  • Risk-free bet – New users can receive a 100% risk-free bet up to $500 on the first eligible wager following their first deposit.
  • Welcome bonus – New users receive $10 bonus cash just for creating an account.
  • Customization bonus – Users can earn $5 bonus cash by merely updating their favorite leagues to bet on in their account settings.
  • ReduceTheJuice power hour – Weekday discounts are given on standard odds every weekday from 5 pm – 6 pm.
  • Odds boosts – Daily odds boosts are available for several sports. Daily odds boosts increase odds in favor of the user, so payouts are higher.

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Bets Offered

Overview - Barstool Sportsbook offers all types of common bets, including props, spreads, totals (over/under), moneyline, parlays, teasers, and futures, amongst others. For most games, there is a wide selection of team and player props. For example, you can bet on whether LeBron James will have over/under a set amount of points, or you can bet on how many rebounds the entire Lakers team has. In addition to these bets, Barstool Sportsbook features Quick Pick 6 parlays and Bet with Barstool.

Quick Pick 6 - The Quick Pick 6 parlay builder recommends games with odds between -120 and +200 to build a parlay. On the website, users can select between two to six bets to parlay. On the mobile app, users must choose six bets, which should be adjusted.

Bet with Barstool - “Betting with Barstool” offers bets that Barstool Sports personalities such as Dave Portnoy, Dan (Big Cat) Katz, and Marty Mush personally wager on. Most of these bets are what Barstool personalities bet on. Some of these bets also feature increased odds. For example, Dave Portnoy’s future bet on the Patriots to win SuperBowl 55 allows all users to place $10 on the Patriots at 100:1 odds. Bet with Barstool has a lot of potential, and I bet stoolies will appreciate being able to see what their favorite Barstool employees are betting.

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Odds

We do not currently have odds data for Barstool Sportsbook. Odds data will be available in the first few months of 2021.

Live Betting

Barstool Sportsbook’s live betting is one area that can be improved. Barstool Sportsbook does offer live box scores, but there is no live clock or match tracker. Most other sportsbooks provide these features, which show you what team is attacking/defending and how much time is left in the game, down to the second.

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Sports Offered

Barstool Sportsbook currently offers 16 different sports, including the most popular sports and leagues. Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and hockey are all available, amongst others. International leagues are also available for sports such as hockey, basketball, and soccer.

FeatureBarstool Sportsbook
Total Sports Offered16
Aussie Rules (AFL)Yes
Baseball (MLB)Yes
Basketball (NBA)Yes
Basketball (NCAA)Yes
BoxingYes
CricketYes
E-SportsNo
Football (NFL)Yes
Football (NCAA)Yes
Golf (PGA)Yes
Hockey (NHL)Yes
Horse RacingNo
MMA (UFC)Yes
Rugby (League)Yes
Rugby (Union)Yes
Soccer (EPL)Yes
Soccer (MLS)Yes
TennisNo
Sports & Bets Offered4.5 Stars

Education

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Education - Beyond a frequently asked questions section, Barstool Sportsbook offers minimal education. Education is another area that could benefit from the Barstool touch. Having Marty Mush or Big Cat make funny videos centered around teaching sports betting would be a great addition. If you’re new to sports betting and require detailed explanations of betting types and strategy, check out DraftKings or FanDuel.

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Final Thoughts

Barstool Sportsbook is a good overall sportsbook, with the potential to be great. While stoolies will enjoy the “bet with Barstool” features and some of the promotional content, the sportsbook isn’t fully integrated with the media company. Including videos from the Barstool Sports Advisors show or having educational videos made by Barstool personalities would help arm the sportsbook with the Barstool touch.

That said, the variety of banking options, sports and bets offered, and easy to use mobile app combine to make a good option for sports betting.

What types of bettors should consider Barstool Sportsbook?

  • Anyone who wants hassle-free deposits and withdrawals on an easy to use app. Barstool Sportsbook has one of the best selections of banking options available, combined with a great mobile app.
  • Anyone who considers themselves a stoolie. Stoolies can currently bet with or against their favorite Barstool personalities, and Barstool should continue to integrate more of its own media content into the Barstool Sportsbook as it expands into more states. Imagine watching the Barstool Sports Advisors and placing a bet in the same app.

About Barstool Sportsbook

Barstool Sportsbook is the sports betting app and website of the popular media company Barstool Sports. Dave Portnoy founded barstool Sports in 2003. According to Wikipedia, on January 29, 2020, it was announced that Penn National Gaming had purchased a 36% stake in Barstool Sports for $163 million, giving the company a valuation of $450 million.

What is Barstool Sportsbook?

Barstool Sportsbook is the sports betting app and website of the popular media company Barstool Sports. Dave Portnoy founded barstool Sports in 2003.

Is Barstool Sportsbook legal?

As of September 22, Barstool Sportsbook is only legal in Pennsylvania. The sportsbook intends to open in other states as it acquires more licenses.

What kind of customer support does Barstool Sportsbook app offer?

Email support, live chat support, and phone callbacks are available at Barstool Sportsbook and the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app. Dedicated phone support would be an upgrade over phone callbacks; however, email and live chat support are sufficient.

Are casino games or online poker available at Barstool Sportsbook?

No, at this point in time sports betting is the only form of gambling available at Barstool Sportsbook. If you want to bet on sports and online slots check out BetRivers or BetMGM.

Does Barstool Sportsbook offer early cash-outs?

Barstool Sportsbook offers early cash-outs, which allows customers to receive cash for their open bets before the game ends. Customers can safeguard winnings or minimize losses without actually waiting for the result of the match. The early cash-out feature is available for some straight bets and parlays.

Methodology

For the BettingBuck.com annual best online sportsbooks review published in 2020, a total of 2,300 data points were collected over six months and used to score sportsbooks. Additionally, odds data was collected for each sportsbook on over 1,400 bets to give each sportsbook a comparative odds ranking.

Sports betting sites were scored across seven core categories to computer an overall rating: total number of sports and bets offered, odds, live betting features, mobile apps, educational resources, ease of use, and current bonuses.


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About the author: Joey Shadeck Joey Shadeck is the lead writer for BettingBuck.com and content strategist for Michigan-based Reink Media Group. He has closely tracked sports betting in the United States for the last two years, compiling hundreds of data points across dozens of sportsbooks. He has 5 years of online betting experience with hundreds of bets placed during that time.

Penn National Inc. agreed to acquire Hollywood Casino in Perryville, Maryland on Tuesday. The $31.1 million deal will allow Penn National to launch its Barstool Sportsbook in another state in 2021. This a crucial purchase for PENN as the company prepares for legalized sports betting in Maryland. On November’s election day, Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved legal sports betting.

Penn National CEO Jay Snowden on the purchase said, “This acquisition provides another opportunity to expand our unique omnichannel platform with a Barstool-branded retail sportsbook and mobile app.”

The shocking purchase by PENN is a strategic one as 2021 is shaping up to be its biggest year yet. Snowden also predicts that Barstool Sportsbook and Casino will be live in 12 more states by the end of 2021. It would appear that the Maryland acquisition will be finalized by mid-year 2021.

With Penn National Gaming stock surging over $80 per share, PENN is preparing to dominate 2021 similar to its strong 2020. This has been an impressive year for the gambling company, which has seen well over 100% gains in the calendar year. Expect 2021 to be very fruitful as PENN pushes to launch in every state that offers legal sports betting. Snowden said in October:

“As you get into 2021, I think you should expect for us to be in every state that’s legal, where we operate, and can launch by the end of 2021. We’ll be in over a dozen states by the end of the calendar year.”

Where And When Will Barstool Sportsbook Launch In 2021?

New Jersey: Expected launch Q2 2021 or later.

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  • Barstool Sportsbook needs a partner as they do not own an Atalntic City casino. Furthermore, Freehold Raceway has been attempting to get a license for two years now. This could be PENN’s entrance into the massive New Jersey market. Jay Snowden believes that they will be able to launch before the end of 2021, but Freehold Raceway will need to continue to build the infrastructure and then complete the application. There is still some leg work to be done before a launch can be expected.

Colorado: Expected launch Q1 or Q2 2021.

  • Unlike New Jersey, Barstool Sportsbook does have a clear entrance point in Colorado. They are already operating a retail sportsbook at Ameristar Black Hawk Casino. This should give Barstool the right of passage to launch their app sooner rather than later. It will be interesting to see if Barstool Sportsbook pushes to launch prior to the Super Bowl or not.

Maryland: Expected launch Q3 or Q4 2021

  • PENN just bought Hollywood Casino Maryland, so they have the partner to make this a reality. However, the deal does not close until mid-2021. Then Barstool Sportsbook will apply for a license and jump through any regulatory hoops that Maryland will require prior to launch. The football season is the hope for Barstool Sportsbook, but the launch could come later.

Illinois: Expected launch Q2 2021

  • Barstool Sportsbook has multiple partners in Illinois, making it easy for them to find a dance partner. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has extended the state’s online registration option multiple times, allowing people to register for sportsbook accounts without visiting a property. Should those extensions lapse without Pritzker renewing them, it presents an issue to casinos who would then need to rely on in-person registrations. Right now it seems barstool will bide its time until Covid-19 related closures wind down in the Land of Lincoln. After that, expect a full-fledged sportsbook launch.

Indiana: Expected launch Q3 2021

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  • There are very few details about the anticipated launch date for Barstool Sportsbook in Indiana. For now, all we know is that they will be partnering with either Ameristar East Chicago or Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg. Snowden seems confident that they will be ready for launch prior to the end of 2021, I would expect it is before the NFL season begins.

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Michigan: Expected Launch Q1 2021

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  • Michigan sports betting has been legal since March of this year. However, this only included retail sports betting and not online sports betting. It has been a huge topic of conversation as online betting was recently pushed back to January of 2021 at the earliest. Barstool has already said they are prepared to take bets on day one in Michigan. They are currently operating a retail sportsbook at Greektown Casino.

Virginia: Expected Launch Q2 2021 or Later

  • Virginia online sports betting has not yet launched but it is written into legislation. As far as we know, Barstool Sportsbook has not yet filed for a license. This would put them slightly behind schedule as FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings have already submitted their applications.

West Virginia: Expected Launch Q1 or Q2 2021

  • Barstool Sportsbook has an immediate partner with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. They already intend on operating their retail sports betting casino within the state so expect this to happen sooner rather than later. Rest assured, West Virginia should see an early 2021 Barstool Sportsbook launch.