Barstool Sportsbook

Many weren't sure how the media company Barstool Sports would fare in the sports betting app market and after a strong start, the Barstool Sportsbook has ceased operations. The company was in a partnership with Penn Entertainment, and after a mutual split between the two, Penn decided to move into their next venture which was launching the ESPN Bet. As for Barstool, they very much remain a gambling company, but now they don't need to worry about the strict rules and legality of owning a sportsbook.

Barstool Sportsbook Old Review

Sports media has become quite familiar with Barstool over the years as they have built a media company empire with an emphasis on gambling but on September 15th, 2020 they formally joined the sportsbook world launching the Barstool Sportsbook through Penn National Gaming.

The app and website are only available in the US and can be used in 12 different states at the moment with more on the way. A few of those states also feature the sportsbook in person.

When new customers sign up for the sportsbook and make at least the minimum deposit of $10 they’re automatically rewarded a free bet of up $1,000 if their first bet loses.

Barstool Sportsbook - Review

For years Barstool Sports was at the center of sports gambling and entertainment but in September of 2020 they became further intertwined with the betting world by launching the Barstool Sportsbook ran by Penn National Gaming. The U.S-only sportsbook became available in both app and website form and has been quickly pushing its way to the top of the industry. While the company as a whole has become wildly popular the sportsbook is not far behind in gaining similar notoriety.

With more and more states passing laws to legalize sports gambling the app has expanded and is now available in 12 states across the country. Those states include Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Louisiana, Michigan, West Virginia, and Virginia. As time goes on and more states allow the option of sports gambling it is likely to see this sportsbook expand to more states.

The app can be found on both IOS and Android systems as well as a website version for a wider display. The sportsbook offers a wide variety of sports to bet on, types of bets that can be made, and ways to deposit or withdrawal. The app’s display is very simple yet organized making it easy for the user to find what they are looking for in a timely matter.

Sports Betting Markets & Lines

Like many other sportsbooks the Barstool Sportsbooks offers the primary leagues popular in the U.S including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Outside of the core four leagues the app also offers the opportunity to bet on collegiate sports, MMA, boxing, NASCAR and F1 driving, golfing events like the PGA tour, and soccer in almost all countries in which a professional league is featured.

International sports along with lesser-known sports like cricket, rugby, cycling, volleyball, and all types of global tennis tournaments can also be wagered on within the app. All major U.S sports that also have leagues internationally like the CFL or Euroleague for basketball are also featured in the app.

When major esports events are being played this sportsbook also provides the opportunity to wager on them as well which is not commonplace amongst all sportsbooks. When it comes to sportsbooks this product features just as many if not more events to bet on than their competitors.

Bets & Odds

Barstool Sportsbook features a wide range of betting types for their customers to choose from. Point totals, spread bets, and moneyline bets are among the most common but this sportsbook also features prop bets, parlays, round robins, teasers, and futures. The ability to build custom bets is a strength of this sportsbook.

The odds that can be found on the app at times can provide better value than other sportsbooks and are always well-researched. Finding beneficial odds for a customer cannot be easy due to the large market of sportsbooks but this sportsbook makes it easy to find equal or better odds than its competition.

Live Betting

The ability to bet live can be an essential option for sports bettor and Barstool Sportsbook offers the opprinutity to bet on live action in both the app and website. The live betting option can be found in a number of ways on both platforms but the easiest being clicking the “Live” button on the opening page and selecting which contest you would like to live bet on. A customer could also go to the sports tab and see how many live events are happening in a specific sport and select the one they might be searching for.

This product may offer the ability to bet on hundreds of live events however the customer is unable to watch any of these events over live stream on the app or website.

Barstool Sportsbook Payment And Withdrawal Options

The ability to easily deposit and withdraw funds is an important aspect of sportsbook and the Barstool Sportsbook features a nice range of options to do so. A customer has the ability to deposit money into their account through Apple Pay, mobile banking, debit/credit cards, wire transfer, ACH/e-CHeck, PayPal, and through an exclusive Play+ card.

When it comes time to withdraw winnings from the app that can be done in three simple ways and they are either through online banking, check, or debit/credit card. Unless the method the customer uses accepts instant payouts the funds will be made available after 2-3 days.

The last option customers have is to make instant deposits and withdrawals from a Penn National Gaming property directly. When it comes to making deposits or withdrawals from any of the above options the only accepted currency method is USD.

Deposit Methods

• Apple Pay

• ACH/e-Check

• PayPal

• Online Banking

• Credit/debit cards

• Wire Transfer

• Play+ Card

• In person at a Penn National Property

Withdraw Options

• Online Banking

• Check

• Debit/credit card

• In person at a Penn National Property

Accepted Currencies

• USD

Customer Service And Support

The Barstool Sportsbook app and website are made and designed for smooth betting and experience but if issues were to arise the product offers a 24/7 live chat option or an option to send an email to the customer support email address. Our research showed the 24/7 live chat options puts you in instant communication with a real customer service representative. There is however no opportunity to speak to a live person over the phone.

These options can be found at anytime in two different places which is either the account tab or clicking the three lined icon at the top left of any page and clicking on “Contact Support”.

When the customer is in the “Contact Support” page they also have access to the FAQ page which might answer any quick questions or clarifications a customer might have before contacting customer support. The FAQ question is incredibly detailed and features answers to 18 different categories that could arise when using this sportsbook.

Responsible Gaming Tools

Responsible gambling is an important thing to remember whenever using a sportsbook and Barstool Sportsbook does a good job ensuring the customer remembers this fact. Customers have the ability to find an extensive responsible ganbling page in two different locations just like the support center.

Within this page customers can find tools to manage their gambling activity along with the ability to set limits for themselves that include wager limits, asking for self-exclusion from gambling activity for a certain period of time, or a “Timeout” from gambling. If that is not enough this page gives the option to permanently close ones sportsbook account and has the direct number to the gambling problem hotline.

Mobile Betting With Barstool Sportsbook

Simplicity and efficiency are two words that can be used to describe the layout of the Barstool Sportsbook app and website. It is very simple to find any sport you would prefer to wager on along with possible promotions that day. It’s an app that could be appreciated by a veteran in the sports gambling world or someone who is just starting out.

At no time did we experience any crashing or lagging when using the app in either WiFi or cellular data. Over many uses and making different types of wagers we did not notice any drastic problems that could deter from the user experience. When making a simple wager the app will show type of payout you will receive depending on what the customer is willing to risk.

It is very easy for a customer to see the bets they have made in the past along with active bets they might have in order to make sure they wagered on the right thing or might want to cash out early.

Downloading The Barstool Sportsbook App

Assuming the customer is in a state in which this app is active and legal it is quite easy to download the sportsbook. Depending on what the device a customer might be using just simply going to the App Store or Google Play and searching for the product and downloading it.

Web Platform

The Barstool Sportsbook website is perfect for anyone who might like a wider view on their screen or don’t have the storage for another mobile app. The website looks identical to the app except it is wider and can fit more games on it at one time. All tabs can also be found just on the left side of the page instead of needing to be in separate places.

The website can be a bit slow when initially loading into it but once you have access it is very easy to find what sports you want to wager on. Once wagers are made a tab can slide out from the right side of the screen to show what the customer has already bet or a bet they are crafting.