Barstool Sportsbook Review & Intro Promo (2025) Odds Assist
Our Barstool Sportsbook Review goes over the intro promo, pros & cons, how the odds stack up, & everything else you need to know.
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)
Every day, Barstool offers boosted odds on select games in the “Exclusives” part of the site. These are broken down into Odds Boosts and Bet With Barstool bets.
The odds boosts are similar to what other sportsbooks offer. Every day, the Barstool Sportsbook will increase the odds on anywhere from 3 to 10 games. Most often, odds are boosted anywhere from 15% to 20%—which is standard for most online sportsbooks.
The other form of odds boosts are the Bet With Barstool bets in which you can bet alongside popular Barstool personalities such as Dave “El Presidente” Portnoy, Dan “Big Cat” Katz, the Fore Play squad, Brandon Walker, Rone, and more. These work just like normal odds boosts but often include more exotic bets like parlays or player props.
One of the most popular Bet With Barstool bets is Big Cat’s Can’t Lose Parlay. On almost every week during the NFL season and even on many weeks outside of football season, Big Cat puts together a 3 to 6 team parlay and Barstool boosts the odds considerably. While the parlay can, in fact, lose (and often does), it’s fun to join in on the fun, especially for listeners of the popular Pardon My Take podcast where Big Cat reveals his parlay of the week.
Promotions
Aside from the intro bonuses for new customers and odds boosts, Barstool also regularly offers promotions to keep customers engaged.
One unique thing about these promos is that you can earn free Barstool merch such as hats and jackets.
Here are some examples of promos I’ve seen in the past:
- Carhartt Jacket Final 4 Promo. Bet on one of the Final 4 teams in the 2021 NCAA Tournament to win the championship and receive a free Barstool x Carhartt Jacket if your team wins.
- Can’t Lose Parlay Hat. Bet $25 on Big Cat’s Can’t Lose Parlay and receive a free Can’t Lose Parlay hat regardless of whether the bet wins or loses.
- Autographed Baseball Merch Giveaway. Earn 1 entry towards a signed baseball merch giveaway for every $25 in cash bets you make.
- Kayce Smith Overs Promo. Place a $100 wager on the Over in a select NBA game and earn $1 for every point scored in the game if the Over hits.
mychoice Rewards Program
The Barstool Sportsbook uses the mychoice rewards program that gives you access to special member benefits such as discounts on resorts, free gifts, VIP lounge access, and more. You can learn more about it here.
The Barstool Sportsbook offers live betting on most sports including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, and more.
To see games currently in action, hit the “Live” button in the footer menu of the mobile app or on the left menu of the full website.
You can also cash out of most single bets on games that are still in progress and parlays that are only partially complete. If you hit the first 3 legs of a 4-leg parlay, for example, you may be able to cash out for a reduced payout.
Same game parlays
“Same game parlays” have gained a lot of popularity over the past few years after sportsbooks like FanDuel started offering them. With these, you can parlay multiple wagers from a single game, typically including sides, totals, player props, and game props.
Fortunately, the Barstool Sportsbook DOES offer same game parlays.
You can typically combine spreads and totals from the same game (such as the Eagles +6.5 and Over 44.5) with props (such as Jalen Hurts Over 45.5 rushing yards) in the same game.
The Barstool Sportsbook offers one of the best user experiences of all the online sportsbooks currently available.
Both the mobile app and website have great designs, making it easy to find and place bets on the variety of markets offered.
Here are some specific notes for both the mobile app and website:
Barstool Sportsbook Mobile App
The Barstool Sportsbook mobile app has a very clean design that makes it easy to see the various games and types of bets available. Unlike some other books that are cluttered, Barstool spaces things out well, making it easy to distinguish between different games and wagers.
In addition, the app is lightning fast with very little load time when moving throughout it.
There are a few menus that help you navigate to the part of the site you’re interested in.
- You can expand the menu in the top left to see your account information, promotions, preferences, responsible gaming resources, and more.
- The scrollable horizontal menu highlights exclusive bets and popular sports for that day.
- Finally, the bottom menu lets you quickly jump to the homepage, the A-Z Sports menu, your bet slip, live games, and your account.
Once you click into a sport, Barstool shows you stats and trends such as best/worst season-long cover percentage, win streaks, and more. This is unique to the Barstool Sportsbook; most other books just show team statistics once you click into a game.
Once you do click into a game, you can see the implied win probability for each team, recent game results, results of head-to-head matchups, “hot tips”, and more. You can quickly switch between all bets, game props, player props, and more.
One of my favorite things about the Barstool Sportsbook app is the “Move the Line” slider that allows you to quickly see the odds on alternate lines without having to scroll through a bunch of lines like you have to do with most other sportsbooks.
Once you find what you want to bet on, just select them and they will be added to your bet slip which can you access in the bottom center of your screen. When you’re ready to place your wagers, simply hit the bet slip button, enter the amounts you want to bet, then hit the “Wager” button. You can also place parlays, teasers, and round robins from the bet slip.
Check out some of the screenshots below to get a better idea of what the app is like (click to expand):
Like most other sportsbooks, the Barstool Sportsbook website looks very similar to the mobile app. The biggest difference is that some of the menus are moved around since there is extra space.
From the homepage, you can see popular sports at the very top, popular sections of the site (exclusives, sports going on today, etc.) a bit lower, and another menu on the left that lets you see promotions, preferences, responsible gaming resources, and more. Barstool also displays popular games on the homepage too.
Once you click into a sport, you can see upcoming games and toggle on the same betting stats and trends that I discussed in the mobile app section. You can also switch between upcoming games, live games, and futures.
Once you click into a specific game, you will see all bets by default but you can use the horizontal menu to see game lines, game props, and player props.
When you’re ready to place your bets, simply make your selections and the bet slip will pop up on the right side of your screen. As long as you have at least one bet selected, the bet slip will stay there, allowing you to quickly see how many bets you have selected and what your odds are (including on parlays).
Here are some screenshots of the Barstool Sportsbook website (click to expand):
I’ve used the Barstool Sportsbook as a part of my main rotation of sportsbooks since it came out in September 2020.
For 99% of the time I’ve used it, I haven’t had any problems with the app crashing, not being able to log in, or it not working properly otherwise.
The only real issue I’ve run into is (temporarily) not being able to opt into promotions. Once or twice, I’ve tried opting into promos to have the app return an error message. In these cases, I’ve just had to wait a few minutes and try again.
One other thing to note is that—like most sportsbook apps—I find that I get logged out frequently if I leave the app for more than a few minutes. This can be a bit annoying, but the login process is fast with Face ID setup.
The most common complaint I’ve found online when it comes to the stability of the app is trouble placing or cashing out of live bets. Some people have reported that the app has crashed when placing live bets or cashing out of them, or simply that the bet/cash out wouldn’t go through.
Overall, the Barstool Sportsbook app is almost always reliable and you shouldn’t run into many issues when using it.
If you need help, you can contact the Barstool Sportsbook via the following methods:
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Live Chat:
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Website:Click here
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Mobile app: Top left menu button -> Contact Support -> Live Chat
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Contact form: Click here
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Request callback:Click here
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Twitter: @BarstoolSBHelp
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Availability: Online (retail was expected soon at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale)
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Launch date: September 9, 2021
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Retail partner: Phoenix Raceway
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Licensed by: Arizona Department of Gaming
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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.
As mentioned in the user experience section above, the Barstool Sportsbook provides extensive team and player statistics for users.
While most sportsbooks either provide no statistics or just the results of the last few matchups, Barstool provides information about how teams have performed against the spread, in totals, in past head-to-head matchups, and more.
They also give “hot tips” about betting trends that can help you make better decisions. An example is “The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 games against teams with a losing record.”
On top of team statistics, Barstool also gives insight into the best markets for player props. For example, in NBA games, they provide percentages for the times a player has hit his player prop during the season (example: Zach Lavine over 24.5 points hits 57.45% of the time).
While many of these stats are available elsewhere on the internet, it’s convenient to have them right in the app next to the games you are considering betting on.
On top of these statistics, the Barstool Sportsbook provides an extensive House Rules guide that goes over how bets work in general as well as for specific sports.
Responsible gaming resources & limits
The Barstool Sportsbook has an extensive responsible gaming guide that is linked from the top of the website and the top left menu of the mobile app.
This guide goes over how to gamble responsibly, how to find help if you’re struggling, gambling myths, signs of a gambling problem, risks of excessive gambling, and more. It also talks about actions you can take to gamble responsibly including limits, self-exclusion, timeouts, and closing your account.
Here is an overview of the limits they offer to customers:
- Deposit limit. Limits how much you can deposit to your account on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
- Total wager limit. Limits how much you can wager on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
- Maximum single wager limit. Limits how much you can wager on a single bet.
- Playing time limit. Limits the total amount of time you can spend on the website or app on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
- Self-exclusion. Block yourself from accessing gambling services for 1 year, 5 years, or for good.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, you can also call 1-800-GAMBLER to get help.
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