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Who owns Barstool Sports?

Penn had just gotten full control of Barstool earlier this year, which it initially acquired from Portnoy in 2020 for $551 million. Portnoy has a net worth of $100 million as of August 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Portnoy founded Barstool Sports as a print sports publication in Boston in 2003.

Why did Dave Portnoy buy Barstool Sports?

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy bought the company back for $1. On Tuesday, Penn Entertainment sold 100% of outstanding Barstool shares to Portnoy after signing a deal with ESPN to rebrand their existing sportsbook, without Barstool.

Why did Penn sell Barstool shares to Portnoy?

On Tuesday, Penn Entertainment sold 100% of outstanding Barstool shares to Portnoy after signing a deal with ESPN to rebrand their existing sportsbook, without Barstool. Penn initially acquired a stake in Barstool in 2020, and gained full control in February 2023, in a deal worth a total of $551 million.

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