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Key Features
- Very competitive odds
- Great user interface
- Easy deposits & withdrawals
- Many odds boosts & promos
Intro Promo
Get your first bet refunded in site credit up to $1,000 if it loses
Barstool Sportsbook State Availability & Rankings
Barstool Sportsbook was available in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, and WV.
Here's how it was rated:
- Arizona (#9 of 10 AZ Sportsbooks)
- Colorado (#11 of 12 CO Sportsbooks)
- Illinois (#7 of 7 IL Sportsbooks)
- Indiana (#10 of 11 IN Sportsbooks)
- Iowa (#9 of 10 IA Sportsbooks)
- Kansas (#6 of 6 KS Sportsbooks)
- Kentucky (#6 of 6 KY Sportsbooks)
- Louisiana (#9 of 9 LA Sportsbooks)
- Maryland (#7 of 7 MD Sportsbooks)
- Massachusetts (#6 of 6 MA Sportsbooks)
- Michigan (#9 of 10 MI Sportsbooks)
- New Jersey (#12 of 13 NJ Sportsbooks)
- Ohio (#9 of 10 OH Sportsbooks)
- Pennsylvania (#9 of 10 PA Sportsbooks)
- Tennessee (#6 of 7 TN Sportsbooks)
- Virginia (#12 of 13 VA Sportsbooks)
- West Virginia (#7 of 7 WV Sportsbooks)
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States Barstool Sportsbook Was Legal In
- Owners: Penn National Gaming, The Chernin Group
- Online sportsbooks launch dates:
- Pennsylvania – September 2020
- Michigan – January 2021
- Illlinois – March 2021
- Indiana – May 2021
- Colorado – August 2021
- Virginia – August 2021
- New Jersey – August 2021
- Arizona – September 2021
- Tennessee – September 2021
- Iowa – November 2021
- West Virginia – November 2021
- Louisiana – January 2022
- Kansas – September 2022
- Ohio – January 2023
- Massachusetts – January 2023
- Kentucky – September 2023
STATE | ONLINE | RETAIL PARTNER |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Hollywood Casino |
| Michigan | Yes | Greektown Casino Hotel |
| Illinois | Yes | Hollywood Casino Aurora |
| Colorado | Yes | Barstool Sportsbook at the Ameristar Black Hawk |
| Indiana | Yes | Barstool Sportsbooks at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg & Ameristar East Chicago Casino & Hotel |
| Virginia | Yes | N/A |
| New Jersey | Yes | Freehold Raceway |
| Arizona | Yes | Phoenix Raceway |
| Tennessee | Yes | N/A |
| Iowa | Yes | Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs |
| Kansas | Yes | Hollywood Casino |
Kentucky | Yes | Ellis Park Racetrack in Henderson |
| West Virginia | Yes | Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Race |
| Louisiana | Yes | L'Auberge Hotel and Casino Baton Rouge |
| Maryland | Yes | Hollywood Casino Perryville |
| Ohio | Yes | Hollywood Casino Columbus |
Massachusetts | Yes | Plainridge Park Casino |
Barstool Sportsbook Arizona
- Availability: Online (retail was 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 offered an exceptional intro promo for AZ newcomers—first bet insurance of up to $1,000. The operator entered 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, customers were 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. Barstool offered various handy tools, including live streaming. The sportsbook gave a great 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, users received a free first wager up to $1,000. The site featured impressive sports coverage and offered 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 had a strong presence in Iowa, so the launch of Barstool in the state in November 2021 was highly anticipated. In addition to the standard fare of single bets, Barstool featured Quick Pick 6 parlays and traditional combo bets. The sportsbook refunded initial wagers 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 were 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 was planned for Barstool in fall, their Kentucky operations continued under the existing license. New users at Barstool KY received a $1,000 First Bet insurance. Even though they'd partnered with Ellis Park racetrack in Henderson, Penn Entertainment operated 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 were eligible for $1,000 first bet insurance. Visitors could also place bets at 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. New customers in MA were eligible for $1,000 first bet insurance. Retail betting was available at the 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 launched in Michigan in January 2021, providing residents with access to one of the best betting apps. In addition to first bet insurance of up to $1,000, the sportsbook offered competitive odds, a streamlined app, and deep market options.
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 entered the crowded NJ betting market in August 2021 and quickly became a contender. New customers received up to $1,000 in first bet insurance, along with a wide range 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 Ohio's new sports betting market on January 1, 2023, when betting became legal in the state. New customers were eligible for up to $1,000 in first bet insurance if their first bet lost.
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 where Barstool Sportsbook launched, starting in September 2020. The sportsbook allowed bettors to wager on over 15 sports, including local Philly teams. New arrivals could claim up to $1,000 in first bet insurance.
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 Tennessee just in time for the 2021 NFL season opener. Despite the late start, it quickly caught up with larger competitors, thanks in part 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
Customers in Virginia who registered with Barstool were eligible for first bet insurance of up to $1,000. With its sharp look, wide selection of wagers, and variety of odds boosts, Barstool positioned itself as one of the leading 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 made a strong entrance into the West Virginia market in November 2021, offering new customers $1,000 in first bet insurance, daily odds boosts, and numerous other promotions. Bettors could place wagers on a wide range of sports, from college and pro teams to niche markets.
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Signing Up for the Barstool Sportsbook
You didn't have to be a resident of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, or Pennsylvania to sign up for the Barstool Sportsbook, but you had to be located in one of the states to place bets. The only other restriction was that you had to be at least 21 years old.
To sign up for an account, you had to fill out some basic information including:
- Username
- Password
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Phone number
- Last 4 digits of Social Security number
After filling out this information, you may have been asked to upload a government-issued ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) to verify your identity.
The whole process was quick and easy and only took a few minutes. Here's what the registration screen looked (click to expand):
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