Penn National Gaming Introduces Barstool Sportsbook App In Illinois

One of the leading companies in the US, Penn National Gaming, Inc., has informed the public that it obtained an approval for offering online sports wagering in Illinois. Following the green light, the company has launched Barstool Sportsbook mobile app for s of iOS and Android devices as well as on desktops.

Commenting on the new milestone, President and CEO of Penn National, Jay Snowden says that his company is very excited to deliver a new app in Illinois as the college basketball regular season comes to an end and bettors prepare for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, March Madness.

According to his words, Dan ‘Big Cat’ Katz started the app project in 2012, and a t effort with Chief, Eddie, Carl, and ‘White Sox’ Dave has seen it develop a significant following throughout Illinois by providing coverage of everything Windy City-related via daily blogs and social media posts, including the wildly-popular “Red Line Radio” podcast.

More About Exclusive Launch

As part of the new project, Penn National will set in motion different promotions for s of the Barstool Sportsbook in the midwestern US state. It will include odds boosts on the Cubs and White Sox to take the 2021 World Series, a $1,000 risk-free wager after the first deposit, as well as additional wagering opportunities on the long-anticipated March Madness college basketball tournament.

Mr. Snowden added:

“On behalf of the Penn Interactive team and our partners at Barstool Sports, I want to thank the IGB for their approval of our online sports betting application.”

He also stated that the company worked hard in cooperation with Kambi and White Hat Gaming platforms to develop an online sports betting app which will attract attention of existing and new customers.

He concluded:

“We are eager to leverage the building momentum for the Barstool Sportsbook app with our launch in Illinois and the additional launches we have planned for 2021.”

More About the Brand

Penn National Gaming is top-notch provider of retail and online gaming, live racing and sports betting entertainment, operating 41 properties across 19 states. Its properties include about 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table options and 8,800 hotel rooms, working under the famous brands such as, Hollywood, Ameristar, and L’Auberge.

The company’s division, Penn Interactive conducts retail sports betting, online social casino, bingo, and iCasino products. The provider entered the deal with Barstool Sports in February 2020, allowing Barstool to exclusively promote the company’s land-based, online casino and sports betting products. It is also known for the omni-channel approach and mychoice loyalty program, which rewards 20+ million for their loyalty with different offers and expert services.

Source:

“Penn National Gaming To Launch Barstool Sportsbook Mobile App In Illinois”, pennnationalgaming.gcs-web.com, March 9, 2021.