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Dave Portnoy Faces Barstool Employee in Life-Altering Alabama vs Michigan Bet

Dave Portnoy Faces Barstool Employee in Life-Altering Alabama vs Michigan Bet

Summary

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, is involved in a high-stakes bet with one of his employees over the outcome of a college basketball game between Michigan and Alabama. If Alabama wins, the employee gets a 10-year contract with double salary; if Michigan wins, the employee must co-host a podcast with someone he doesn't get along with.

Key Facts

  • The bet is between Dave Portnoy and his employee, known as "Rico Bosco."
  • Alabama is playing against Michigan in the men's college basketball tournament.
  • If Alabama wins, Bosco gets a 10-year work contract and double his current salary.
  • If Michigan wins, Bosco will have to co-host a podcast with Jeff Nadu, a person he frequently disagrees with.
  • The betting event will be livestreamed from Barstool's New York offices.
  • Bosco supports Alabama, while Portnoy supports Michigan, his alma mater.

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