Which States is Barstool Sportsbook Legal In?

Barstool Sportsbook Arizona

• Availability: Online (retail expected soon at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale)
• Launch date: September 9, 2021
• Retail partner: Phoenix Raceway
• Licensed by: Arizona Department of Gaming
• Barstool AZ Intro Promo: First Bet Insurance Up to $1,000

Barstool was one of the first sportsbooks to hit the Arizona market on September 9, 2021. It offers an exceptional intro promo for AZ newcomers—first bet insurance of up to $1,000. The operator got into the Grand Canyon State thanks to a partnership with NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway.

Barstool Sportsbook Colorado

• Availability: Online and retail at Ameristar Casino Black Hawk
• Launch date: August 9, 2021
• Retail partner: Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk
• Licensed by: Colorado Gaming Control Commission
• Barstool CO Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool was one of the latest entrants to the CO sports betting scene. It gained market access via a partnership with Ameristar Black Hawk Casino, owned by its parent company Penn National Gaming. By signing up with the Barstool sports betting app in Colorado, you’ll become eligible for first bet insurance of up to $1,000, in addition to various odds boosts and ongoing promos.

Barstool Sportsbook Illinois

• Availability: Online and retail at Hollywood Casino Joilet, Argosy Casino Alton, and Hollywood Casino Aurora
• Launch date: March 2021
• Retail partner: Three casino properties
• Licensed by: Illinois Gaming Board
• Barstool IL Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Stoolie fans from Illinois got the chance to place wagers with their favorite sportsbook in March 2021. With Barstool, you can use various handy tools, including live streaming. The sportsbook will get you off to a flying start with first bet insurance of up to $1,000 as a welcome bonus.

Barstool Sportsbook Indiana

• Availability: Online and retail at various locations
• Launch date: May 2021
• Retail partner: Three casino properties
• Licensed by: Indiana Gaming Commission
• Barstool IN Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

By signing up with Barstool online sportsbook in the Hoosier State, you’ll receive a free first wager up to $1,000. The site features impressive sports coverage and offers several handy tools, like custom parlays.

Barstool Sportsbook Iowa

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: November 2021
• Retail partner: Ameristar Casino in Council Bluffs
• Licensed by: Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
• Barstool IA Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Penn National Gaming has a strong presence in Iowa, so the launch of Barstool in the state in November 2021 was much anticipated. In addition to the standard fare of single bets, Barstool features Quick Pick 6 parlays and traditional combo bets. The sportsbook will refund your initial wager up to $1,000 as part of the welcome bonus.

Barstool Sportsbook Kansas

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: September 2022
• Retail partner: Hollywood Casino
• Licensed by: Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
• Barstool IA Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool Sportsbook launched in Kansas on day one—September 1, 2022—via a partnership with Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. New customers are eligible for first bet insurance up to $1,000.

Barstool Sportsbook Kentucky: 

• Availability: Online 
• Launch date: September 2023
• Retail partner: Ellis Park racetrack in Henderson
• Licensed by: Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
• Barstool KY Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Penn Entertainment secured a license in Kentucky for Barstool and was among the first seven sportsbooks to launch on September 28. While a shift to ESPN Bet is planned for Barstool this fall, their Kentucky operations will continue under the current license. New users at Barstool KY get a $1,000 First Bet insurance. Even though they've partnered with Ellis Park racetrack in Henderson, Penn Entertainment operates exclusively as a mobile sportsbook in the state.

Barstool Sportsbook Louisiana

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: January 2022
• Retail partner: L'Auberge Hotel and Casino Baton Rouge
• Licensed by: Louisiana Gaming Control Board
• Barstool LA Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool Sportsbook quickly launched in Louisiana once online betting got the green light in January 2022. Like other states, new customers in LA are eligible for $1,000 first bet insurance. You can also visit the Barstool Sportsbook at L'Auberge Hotel and Casino Baton Rouge.

Barstool Sportsbook Massachusetts

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: January 2023 (retail), March 2023 (online)
• Retail partner: Plainridge Park Casino
• Licensed by: Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Barstool MA Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool Sportsbook was approved to open a retail sportsbook on January 31, 2023, and its online sportsbook on March 10, 2023—both the first days that type of betting was allowed. Like other states, new customers in MA are eligible for $1,000 first bet insurance. You can visit the retail Barstool Sportsbook at Plainridge Park Casino.

Barstool Sportsbook Michigan

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: January 2021
• Retail partner: Greektown Casino Hotel
• Licensed by: Michigan Gaming Control Board
• Barstool MI Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool got off the ground in Michigan in January 2021, giving residents of the Wolverine State access to one of the best betting apps in the business. In addition to first bet insurance up to $1,000, this elite sportsbook boasts competitive odds, a well-streamlined app, and a great market depth.

Barstool Sportsbook New Jersey

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: August 2021
• Retail partner: Freehold
• Licensed by: Division of Gaming Enforcement
• Barstool NJ Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool joined the NJ crowded betting scene in August 2021 and has instantly become a contender in the market. The first bet insurance of up to $1,000 awaits all newcomers at Barstool, along with a wealth of other promotions.

Barstool Sportsbook Ohio

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: January 1, 2023
• Retail partner: Hollywood Casino Toledo
• Licensed by: Ohio Casino Control Commission
• Barstool OH Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool joined the new Ohio betting scene in January 2023 when sports betting first launched there. New customers can receive up to $1,000 back if their first bet with the platform loses.

Barstool Sportsbook Pennsylvania

• Availability: Online and retail
• Launch date: September 2020
• Retail partner: Hollywood York
• Licensed by: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
• Barstool PA Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Pennsylvania was the first state in Barstool’s rise to prominence. The sportsbook debuted in the Keystone State in September 2020, allowing Pennsylvania bettors to wager on more than 15 sports, including local Philly teams. After signing up, new arrivals can claim first bet insurance of up to $1,000.

Barstool Sportsbook Tennessee

• Availability: Online only
• Launch date: September 2021
• Retail partner: N/A
• Licensed by: The Sports Wagering Advisory Council
• Barstool TN Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool went live in TN just in time for the NFL 2021 season opener. Despite the late start, it immediately caught up with the heavy hitters, largely in part due to its intro bonus of first bet insurance up to $1,000.

Barstool Sportsbook Virginia

• Availability: Online only
• Launch date: March 2021
• Retail partner: Penn National Gaming
• Licensed by: Virginia Lottery
• Barstool VA Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

If you register with Barstool from Virginia, you’ll become eligible for first bet insurance of up to $1,000. With a sharp look, a comprehensive selection of wagers, and a variety of odds boost, Barstool has asserted itself as one of the most dominant sportsbooks in the state.

Barstool Sportsbook West Virginia

• Availability: Online only
• Launch date: November 2021
• Retail partner: N/A
• Licensed by: West Virginia Lottery Commission
• Barstool WV Intro Promo: First bet insurance up to $1,000

Barstool burst onto the WV betting scene with all guns blazing, serving up $1,000 first bet insurance for new customers, daily odds boosts, and numerous other specials. Bettors can wager on college and pro sports in addition to a slew of niche markets.