Is Barstool Sports publicly traded?

Barstool Sports isn't publicly traded, but Penn Entertainment, which trades under "PENN," holds a large stake in the company. Here's how to invest in Barstool Sports. Barstool Sports was founded by celebrity entrepreneur Dave Portnoy.

Who owns 100 percent of Barstool Sports?

Penn Entertainment now owns 100 percent of Barstool. In early 2020, Penn Entertainment announced that it was going to acquire a 36 percent stake in Barstool Sports. At the time, the deal was worth $163 million. The breakdown of the transaction was $135 million in cash and $28 million in non-voting convertible preferred stock.

Is Barstool a good newspaper?

Founded in 2003 as a free sports and gambling newspaper by Dave Portnoy, Barstool has evolved into a leading digital player in sports, lifestyle, and entertainment. With over 200 million loyal followers, the company creates and delivers unmatched sports and comedic content through its extensive network of over 100 shows and 90+ personalities.