U.S. Betting Giant Penn National Gaming chooses Xtremepush

U.S. Betting Giant Penn National Gaming chooses Xtremepush to Deliver Engagement Capabilities for Its Barstool Sportsbook Mobile App

Xtremepush is delighted to announce its partnership with Penn Interactive, a  wholly owned subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (“Penn National”), that will result in Xtremepush delivering player engagement capabilities for Penn National’s Barstool Sportsbook mobile app. The Xtremepush platform enables Penn Interactive to deliver personalised, real-time messages that both enhance the player experience and drive conversions.

One of the most recognised names in the North American betting industry, Penn National operates 41 gaming facilities (casinos and racetracks) across the United States. Earlier this year, Penn National entered into a strategic partnership with Barstool Sports, whereby Barstool is exclusively promoting the Company’s land-based and online casinos and sports betting products, including the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app, to its national audience. Penn Interactive currently operates 16 retail sportsbooks at Penn National casinos in the U.S.

The Barstool Sportsbook app launched in Pennsylvania in September and has already proven very popular with fans and bettors. It was the most downloaded sports betting and sports app nationally during its initial launch weekend. The app is due to launch in Michigan in the coming weeks. 

The partnership with Xtremepush will enable Penn Interactive to understand and engage with users of the Barstool Sportsbook at an individual level, delivering the sort of world-class experiences that its customers have come to expect.

Speaking ahead of this announcement, Tommy Kearns, CEO of Xtremepush, said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Penn Interactive, a company with an exceptional track record of delivering high-calibre betting experiences. The Barstool Sportsbook venture looks certain to be a game-changer in the nascent U.S. market, and we’re delighted to play a role in helping it reach its audience. This deal speaks to our reputation in the global sports betting and gaming industry, where we are increasingly viewed as the go-to provider for engagement and personalisation technology, with clients across Europe, North America and Africa”. 

In particular, Penn Interactive will be looking to leverage the real-time engagement, location-technology and personalisation capabilities Xtremepush offers. The solution that Penn Interactive has in place will enable it to deliver content and odds that are individually tailored to each customer, reflecting their personal betting interests (including their preferred sports, teams and typical bet-type).

ABOUT PENN INTERACTIVE

Penn Interactive operates retail sports betting, online social casino, bingo and iCasino products across Penn National’s industry leading portfolio of 41 properties in 19 states. Penn National’s omni-channel approach is bolstered by its strategic partnership with Barstool Sports and the more than 20 million members of its mychoice® player loyalty program. 

ABOUT BARSTOOL SPORTS

Founded in 2003 by David Portnoy, Barstool Sports is a leading digital sports, entertainment and media platform that delivers original content across blogs, podcasts, radio, video and social, supported by nearly 70 dedicated personalities. It benefits from approximately 66 million monthly unique visitors, including an estimated 48% of males and 44% of females in the Millennial and Generation X generations across the United States. In 2019, Barstool Sports grew by approximately 65%, delivering nearly $100 million in revenue from digital and audio advertising, eCommerce, events, licensing and subscription.