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What started out as a sports and pop culture blog way back in 2003 written by David Portnoy has grown into an empire encompassing news, sports talk, blogs, podcasts, comedy and now an online sportsbook. Through a deal that saw Penn National purchase 36% of the company, Barstool is launching their self-branded sportsbooks in states around the country.

Barstool went live in Michigan in 2021 and is now available to all eligible bettors in Michigan both in-person and online.

Barstool Sportsbook MI Bonus Offer

To attract new customers, online sportsbooks will get you started with some type of bonus or free bet offer. Barstool Online sportsbook has launched in MI and is offering a two-part welcome package starting off with a $10 no-deposit bonus. The $10 free will be waiting for you in your account once you successfully register a new account. The second part of the welcome package is a one-time risk-free bet up to $1000 for new customers.

A risk-free bet is where you make your first deposit and place your first bet. If that bet is a winner, it will be paid out as normal and nothing else happens. If that first bet comes up a bit short, no worries: Barstool will credit you with bonus cash to the tune of 100% of your first wager up to $1000. Only single wagers (including a parlay bet, if it is the only bet on your slip) with odds no longer than -200 are eligible: we’ll give an example to explain how this works.

Let’s say you sign up, deposit $500 and wager all of it on the Lions at +100. If the Lions win, you will be paid out the usual $1000. If that bet comes up a loser, then you will receive $500 in site credit that can be bet on another single wager of your choice. This can be tricky, so make sure you make your first ever deposit before adding your first wager, and don’t forget to enter the wager amount, or the bet won’t be eligible.

In order to make that site credit usable, simply bet 1x through the amount of your bonus cash. The site credit expires just seven days later, so if you don’t use it, you lose it.

Barstool Online Sportsbook Now Live in Michigan

The original target launch date for online sports betting was sometime in late 2020, but (understandably) Michigan missed the mark.

Michigan had been working with lawmakers in other states who have already launched online sports betting which meant they had a blueprint to work from, as opposed to states that had to draft regulations from scratch. The MGCB furnished licenses by late 2020 and on January 22, 2021, Michigan saw the first online casinos and sportsbooks go live.

Barstool was one of ten sportsbooks to start offering online sports betting to players in Michigan right out of the gate, and the service is quickly gaining traction as the market matures. Read on for more information about this nationally-recognized platform and how to get online and betting today.

Barstool Online Sportsbook Reputation

Barstool Online Sportsbook is active and accepting bets in Michigan. In a small amount of time they have created a lot of buzz, and generated favorable reviews. Their partnership with Penn National was a smart choice. Penn National successfully runs an online casino in Pennsylvania and has lofty goals to be one of the premier iGaming companies in the US. Penn National struck a massive deal with Barstool where we saw the gambling giant purchase 36% of Barstool for $163 million and will eventually own half of the brand by 2023.

The deal with Penn National gives Barstool legitimacy in an already crowded US sports betting market. Barstool has a history of being somewhat controversial, but has improved its image over the past few years and has become a go-to sports and pop culture new source for many loyal fans around the world. This deal is a win/win for both sides as Penn National knows gaming, and Barstool has the brand recognition and popularity to make them into a contender.

Signing up for an account at Barstool Online Sportsbook

Who is eligible for an account at Barstool?

In order to be eligible for an account at any online sportsbook in Michigan, you must meet a few certain criteria:

• You must be 21 years of age or older in order to create an online sportsbook account.
• You must not be on any casino or sportsbook exclusion lists, including those that are self-excluding or as designated by a retail or online casino.
• While you do not need to be a Michigan resident, and can sign up, deposit and withdraw from anywhere, you must be physically located inside the state of Michigan in order to place a bet.

More about Location

As we’ve just explained, you don’t have to be a resident of Michigan, but your mobile device or computer must be set up to share your location with the service, and you can only legally wager within the state. In order to verify this, Barstool uses an industry-standard plugin called Geocomply which must be added to your computer’s web browser and be enabled to place legal bets. For mobile users, simply make sure the app is allowed to access your location.

How to register a new account

Registering a new account is simple and takes just a few minutes. To get started, follow the directions below:

• Click on the account button in the bottom right hand corner of the app, and then click on “register now”
• Enter your email, username, and password and click “next step”
• You will then be prompted to enter your personal information such as name, date of birth, address, and last four of your social security number. This step is used to verify your identity, for both your security and the security of the site.
• Barstool will instantly and securely verify your identity and your account is ready to use. You can either play with the free $10 or use any of the various deposit options to add cash to your account.

Banking options at Barstool Online Sportsbook

As every aspect of a new online sportsbook must go through rigorous testing, some banking options may take longer to appear on a new site. Barstool Sportsbook hosts a number of available cashiering options, including:

• Online banking transfer: Use your checking account’s bill pay feature to safely and securely deposit and withdraw funds from your Barstool account.
• Play+ Card: Register with the Play+ service and get a prepaid card that works as an online wallet and a debit card. You can easily use this to add funds to, or take funds from, your account.
• PayPal: Use the worlds most popular eWallet to get money on and off your Barstool Sportsbook account.
• Credit/Debit Cards: Use your Visa or Mastercard to immediately deposit funds to your Barstool account. Credit and debit cards can be used for deposits only.
• PayNearMe: Another deposit only option that lets you choose your amount, and it will send you a barcode. Simply bring that barcode to any 7-11, CVS or Family Dollar along with cash to make your deposit. Funds will be available within 15 minutes.
• Cash at the Casino Cage: Bring cash along with your photo ID to the Greektown Casino cage in Detroit for pain-free in-person transactions.

Available Platforms

The Barstool Sportsbook is available on mobile devices and desktop computers. The mobile app is easy to use and has strong similarities to the industry leading FanDuel sportsbook app.

The app makes it easy to find any bet you desire via quick pick buttons across the top of the screen and pop up menus from the bottom of the screen. Once you find the sport or individual game, Barstool has tabs to find the categories you would like to bet. The homepage is populated by upcoming and live betting options with a sliding banner system to show you all the promos and news you need to know to have a better betting experience. The app is aesthetically pleasing and Barstool does a great job of keeping the screen free of clutter.

To download the iOS app, simply navigate to the Apple App store and find the Barstool sportsbook app. Android users can download the app directly from the website. The app is free and once downloaded, you can sign up, deposit, and place bets directly from the app.

The desktop version of the Barstool Sportsbook has everything the mobile version offers in a wider-screen format. If you’ve got access to a desktop or laptop computer, the extra screen size goes a long way in making for a streamlined, functional sportsbook experience. While it’s just as usable and portable on mobile, some users might find they enjoy having everything on one dynamically updating screen without having to swipe or tap around. Either way, the sportsbook is a solid way to bet in Michigan no matter your device.

Why choose Barstool Online Sportsbook over off-shore betting sites?

The biggest advantage to betting on legal and regulated online sportsbooks is the safety and security that comes with government oversight. Offshore sites answer to no one. If they elect to close up shop overnight you would have no legal recourse, whereas legal and regulated sites must pass rigorous testing in order to operate in the state of Michigan. Other advantages include:

• Banking- Safe and secure banking options so you know exactly where your money is. With legal and regulated online sportsbooks, you never have to worry about getting your money quickly.
• Rigorous testing- All sites have to go through extensive testing from the MGCB and third-party analysts in order to be given the green light to launch. This includes all aspects, like lines, odds, betting functionality, banking options, betting functions, and more. Online sportsbooks answer to the same government oversight as any land-based casino, and the testing doesn’t stop once they go live.
• Land Based Partner – Barstool has partnered with Greektown Casino, a landmark in the Michigan gambling scene. Offshore sites have zero presence in the US, so there is no recourse if something goes wrong. Here, you’ve got a clear line to customer service, and gambling providers are legally bound to provide you with customer support, Responsible Gaming options, and more.

Barstool MI betting markets

Barstool Online Sportsbook has a huge selection when it comes to betting markets. Not only do they cover the popular US betting markets like football and basketball, but also more niche markets like table tennis and volleyball. Available betting markets include, but are not limited to:

• Australian Rules
• Boxing
• Cricket
• Cycling
• Darts
• Golf
• Hockey
• Motorsports
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Table Tennis
• UFC/MMA
• Volleyball

Bet types

Barstool online sportsbook has a huge selection of betting types including your standard moneylines and spreads, to alternative spreads and totals. Each matchup has a huge selection of bets that includes, but is not limited to:

• Moneyline: The simplest of all bets, where you are simply betting who will win.
• Spread: Betting on who will cover a pre-determined margin of points.
• Totals: Also referred to as over/under, you are betting on if the total amount of points will go over or under a set number.
• Parlays: A bet on a combination of other bets, where all legs of the parlay must win to be graded as a winner.
• Alternative lines: Moving the spread or totals lines in either direction that also comes with an odds change.
• Futures: Betting on an event or outcome that will be settled in the future such as betting on who will win the NBA championship.
• Prop Bets: Betting on player or team actions such as total points by an individual player, who will score the first basket or amount of assists by a specific team.

Online sportsbooks can be truly innovative with their ingame betting, and Barstool capitalizes on this opportunity as well as anyone. Ingame betting is when you are able to bet events on-the-fly as the action unfolds. Spreads, moneylines and even some prop bets can be found on the Barstool site or app.

Promotions

Aside from the generous welcome offer, Barstool has several other promotional offers including:

• Listed Pitcher Insurance: If the listed pitcher does not start, Barstool will cover any losses if that bet comes out a bit short. There is no limit on how much they will refund in the form of 1x site credit.
• Barstool Happy Hour: From 5pm-6pm Monday through Friday, certain games will have discounted juice on spreads and totals. No opt-in required and the schedule is posted in the promotions section.
• Customization Bonus: Recieve a $5 bonus by setting your “Betting Favorites” in the account preferences section.

Barstool MI Customer Service options

If you run into any problems along the way, Barstool has three options to get your questions answered. These include:

• Frequently asked questions: A comprehensive guide of all the common questions you may have. If you can’t find your answer here, you still have the other two options to reach a live person.
• Live chat: For pressing issues, this may be your best option. Chat with a live agent on the app to get any problems resolved.
• Email: Send an email to customer service and they will respond as soon as possible to answer any questions you may have.

Colorado legalized mobile sports betting with legislation approved by the voters in 2019. Under the law, licensed operators are permitted to launch online platforms and mobile applications to accept wagers from across the state.

Unlike some states, Colorado does not require customers to visit a retail sportsbook in person to register an account. Sports fans may register for accounts remotely and make deposits from anywhere in the nation but must be physically located within Colorado in order to place wagers.

Licensed Mobile Betting Apps

The Limited Gaming Control Commission (LGCC) oversees all sports betting in Colorado, including the licensing and monitoring of mobile sportsbooks. Strict regulations and a competent governing body have done much to ensure a high level of quality, giving bettors many solid options to choose from.

Each of the following betting apps is licensed and legal in Colorado.

DraftKings App

DraftKings launched on May 1^st, 2020 with mobile apps for Android and iOS. Name recognition relating to its prior daily fantasy operations in Colorado put DraftKings off to a running start after launching full-on sports betting.

An extensive in-play betting menu and live streaming sports video make DraftKings one of the stronger operators in Colorado to date.

• Read more: DraftKings CO
• Download links: DraftKings.com

BetMGM App

The BetMGM mobile app came to Colorado in May 2020 and offers wagering on a long list of US and international sports. iOS and Android users can visit the BetMGM website to sign up for an account and for links to download the official app.

BetMGM is operated as a joint partnership between noted casino operator MGM Resorts International and online gaming behemoth GVC Holdings.

• Read more: BetMGM CO
• Download links: BetMGM.com

PointsBet App

PointsBet is the most unique mobile sportsbook app in Colorado. The PointsBet app offers standard fixed-odds and in-play wagers, but it also offers PointsBetting wagers with variable payouts. In a PointsBetting wager, customers choose an amount to bet per point and wins or loses based on the final score differential.

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For example, a PointsBet customer can bet $10 per point on the over in a basketball game to win $10 for every point by which the final score exceeds the projected total. This also works in reverse if the final score falls short of the projected total. Wins and losses can therefore be bigger than the initial stake, but PointsBet provides customizable win/loss limits that permit users to manage risk.

• Read more: PointsBet CO
• Download links: PointsBet.com

FanDuel App

FanDuel is the other major DFS provider to pivot to sports betting and is now one of the largest online sportsbooks in the USA. To date, FanDuel has maintained a positive reputation among customers as a reliable and trustworthy operator.

Betting options through the FanDuel app cover the full range of US and international sports, in-play betting and live streaming video.

• Read more: FanDuel CO
• Download links: FanDuel.com

BetRivers App

BetRivers is the product of Rush Street Gaming, a casino operator headquartered out of Chicago. The BetRivers app has launched in a handful of states so far and despite being operated by one of the smaller operators in the industry, it has proven competitive in every state.

Android users can download the mobile app from the BetRivers website, but development of an iOS app has been slow. iOS users can visit BetRivers.com to place wagers online through a mobile-friendly website.

• Read more: BetRivers CO
• Download links: BetRivers.com

William Hill App

William Hill Sportsbook came to Colorado through a partnership with Caesars Entertainment, parent company of two Black Hawk casinos. The William Hill Colorado app can be downloaded from the App Store on iOS devices or directly from WilliamHill.com on Android devices.

New customers can download the app and register a new account to take advantage of a sizable welcome bonus plus ongoing promos that consistently feature player-friendly terms.

• Read more: William Hill CO
• Download links: WilliamHill.com

SportsBetting.com App

The SportsBetting.com app came to Colorado in September 2020 in partnership with Johnny Nolons Casino. SportsBetting.com CO looks like a regular sportsbook at first glance, but it is chock-full of sharp lines to make it a worthwhile option for bettors who want to pay as little juice as possible. When we compared some of its NFL lines to other sportsbooks, SportsBetting.com offered the best lines in most cases.

• Download links: SportsBetting.com

BetMonarch App

Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk is partnered with the Stadium Technology Group to offer in-person and online betting through the BetMonarch app. The Stadium Technology Group is owned by international gaming giant GVC Holdings but is still headquartered in Las Vegas and providers local customer support to all users.

The BetMonarch app for iOS and Android supports all major types of wagers, discounted lines on certain sports and integrates cleanly into the Monarch Casino rewards program. As customers place wagers with the BetMonarch app, they also earn comps and tier points that can be redeemed online or in-person at Monarch Casino.

• Read more: BetMonarch Sportsbook
• Download links: MonarchBlackHawk.com

SBK App

SBK Sportsbook is operated by Smarkets, which is an exchange betting operator that has been active in Europe since 2008. In Colorado, SBK Sportsbook leverages the power of the Smarkets exchange to extend lower commissions to US customers.

Customers can download the SBK Sportsbook app for iOS in the app store while Android users can visit GetSBK.com to download the app directly.

• Read more: SBK Sportsbook CO
• Download links: GetSBK.com

Circa Sports

Circa Sports out of Nevada also presents itself as a low-commission sportsbook that puts players first. When ColoradoBetting.com compared Circa Sports to SBK and other major operators, Circa Sports had the best odds more often. Sports fans who wager frequently should give Circa Sportsbook a look because less commission makes a noticeable difference over time.

The Circa Sports app can be downloaded for iOS or Android, and desktop customers can visit co.circasports.com to bet online.

• Read more: Circa Sports CO
• Download links: co.circasports.com

Sky Ute Sportsbook App

Sky Ute Sportsbook is operated by USBookmaking in partnership with Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, Colorado. The Sky Ute betting app is available iOS and Android devices with a full range of professional and college sports on offer.

• Read more: Sky Ute Sportsbook
• Download links: SkyUteCasino.com/sportsbook/

theScore Bet Mobile App

theScore Bet is operated by the highly popular sports news and highlights provider, theScore, and is partnered with the parent company of the Lodge and Gilpin casinos. theScore launched its mobile betting app in Colorado in September 2020. Useful features offered by theScore Bet include cross-app functionality between its betting and news apps for easier bet tracking, live odds updates in both apps, the ability to set favorite teams and more.

• Download links: thescore.bet

Betfred App

Betfred launched its mobile app for Colorado bettors in September 2020. Although new to Colorado, Betfred has a long history in the UK and on the international stage as a major sports betting operator – meaning experience is not a problem.

• Read more: Betfred Colorado
• Download links: co.betfred.com

SuperBook App

SuperBook Sportsbook is one of Colorado’s most interesting providers as it is the online betting platform of Las Vegas’ own Westgate Las Vegas Superbook, the most popular and high profile sportsbook in Las Vegas.

SuperBook comes to Colorado backed by a reputation for sharp lines, accepting large wagers, and hosting the annual SuperContest NFL handicapping contest. SuperBook welcomes new users with a generous welcome bonus and offers wagering at co.superbook.com or via mobile apps for iOS/Android.

• Download links: co.superbook.com

Barstool Sportsbook App

Barstool Sportsbook operates the retail sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Black Hawk and will soon offer mobile betting. The Barstool Sportsbook app features a clean interface and frequent promotions that often include opportunities to interact with Barstool Sports personalities.

• Download links: BarstoolSportsbook.com

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888Sport App

888 Holdings Inc. plans to launch for Colorado bettors sometime in 2021. According to a company press release, 888Sport is partnered with Colorado Grande Casino for mobile betting. The partnership also extends to online gambling and poker if those are legalized in the future.

• Download links: us.888sport.com

Betsson App

The Betsson Group was established in 1963 and therefore comes to Colorado with no shortage of experience. In Colorado, Betsson Sportsbook is partnered with Dostal Alley Casino for online and mobile betting.

• Read more: Betsson Colorado

iOS and Android Betting Apps in Colorado

iPhone and Android users can make use of mobile gambling apps to wager on the go, but the process for getting started is a bit different for each.

What to Know About Betting on an iPhone or iPad

The App Store does allow mobile betting apps, but only after an extensive vetting process. Most notably, Apple only allows apps that are offered by licensed providers.

The majority of sports betting providers that are licensed in Colorado already offer iPhone and iPad apps. Customers can find those apps by opening the App Store and running a search for the name of their preferred sportsbook operator.

Alternatively, bettors can point their mobile browsers to the website of any licensed sportsbook for a direct link to the official app or to bet online with no download needed.

App Store Guidelines on Sports Betting

App Store guidelines are fairly demanding in terms of what Apple expects of mobile sports betting apps before accepting them into the store. Section 5.3.4 of the App Store policy providers a basic rundown of what is required of mobile betting apps:

Apps that offer real money gaming (e.g. sports betting, poker, casino games, horse racing) or lotteries must have necessary licensing and permissions in the locations where the App is used, must be geo-restricted to those locations, and must be free on the App Store. Illegal gambling aids, including card counters, are not permitted on the App Store. Lottery apps must have consideration, chance, and a prize.

What to Know About Betting on an Android Device

The Google Play Store does not distribute gambling or sports betting apps in the United States, but that does not mean Android users are out of luck.

Most mobile sportsbooks in Colorado offer Android apps via direct download. Customers can point their mobile browsers to the betting site of their choice and tapping the Android download app for simple instructions on getting started.

In most cases, attempting to download the official Android app directly from a sportsbook’s website will prompt a security warning that asks users if they are sure they wish to proceed. Bettors may also need to navigate to their Android settings to permit installations from unknown sources.

Key Mobile Betting Regulations

Colorado sports betting apps are subject to a variety of regulations designed to protect the integrity of sports, ensure responsible gambling, verify the identities of customers and more.

Some of the key regulations that impact the customers of mobile sportsbooks in Colorado are explained below.

Age and Identity Verification

Section 6.11 of CO sports betting regulations states that operators must “make commercially reasonable efforts to confirm” customers are:

• At least 21 years of age
• Are not coaches, athletes, referees and the like who could exert an influence over sporting contests upon which wagers are accepted
• Are not people who are in position to have access to exclusive information on sports events upon which wagers are accepted

Section 7.11 of the regulations reinforce the above rule and further states mobile betting providers must safeguard the account details of patrons, provide problem gambling information to customers and provide easy mechanism for customers to set spending limits or to self-exclude entirely.

Additionally, mobile betting providers are required by law to collect the following information at a minimum from each customer:

• Name and address
• Date of birth
• Social security number or last four digits thereof, or a passport or taxpayer identification number
• E-mail address
• Phone number

Funding of Mobile Betting Accounts in Colorado

Under Colorado law, mobile sports betting operators are permitted to accept deposits through a wide range of methods. Section 7.11, part 5 of the regulations state mobile sportsbooks may accept deposits through the use of:

• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• Cash or cash vouchers at locations approved by the LGCC
• Promotional credits/winnings/adjustments made by the operator
• ACH transfers
• Wire transfers
• “Any other means approved by the Commission”

State law also requires operators to honor withdrawal requests within five business days.

See our banking guide for more information on each of the most popular deposit methods.

Maximum Payout Rules

CO regulations allow operators to enforce maximum payout amounts, which is a common practice in the industry designed to give operators control over risk.

However, Colorado state law provides a unique benefit to customers in that maximum payouts may not be enforced by simply reducing any winning payout that exceeds the operator’s maximum payout rule. Instead, operators are required to limit the original wager such that a winning outcome does not exceed the maximum payable amount.

Section 6.10, part 11 states:

“Maximum payouts; however, such limits shall only be established through limiting the amount wagered and cannot be applied to reduce a winning wager amount…”

Geolocation Requirements

In order to comply with federal laws that prohibit interstate wagering, mobile betting providers are required to know the physical locations of customers at all times and to prevent wagers from being placed from anywhere outside state lines.

Section 7.10 states mobile sportsbooks must use geofence technology to “reasonably detect the physical location of a patron attempting to access the online sports betting system and place a wager; and to monitor and block unauthorized attempts to access the online sports betting system in order to place a wager.”

Mobile operators are also obligated to “dynamically monitor the patron’s location” to prevent customers from placing wagers from outside Colorado.

Customers are permitted to register accounts and make deposits under these regulations but must be located within state lines in order to place wagers.

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A Note for Frequent Visitors to Colorado

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Sports fans who visit Colorado frequently are welcome to place mobile wagers while within state lines. Colorado law does not require bettors to be residents in order to participate in sports betting. Customers need only be 21 years old and physically present in Colorado at the time any wager is placed.

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Regulations adopted by the LGCC even permit customers to sign up for accounts and make deposits from outside Colorado. Anyone planning to visit Colorado can get an early start by downloading a mobile betting app, signing up for an account and making a deposit prior to arriving.