Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has set the internet ablaze after revealing that his ex-wife still has access to his bank account — years after their divorce. The bombshell confession was made during a candid segment on his podcast, sparking widespread reactions from fans, financial experts, and relationship commentators.
Portnoy, 47, who co-founded Barstool in 2003 and sold a majority stake to Penn Entertainment in 2020 for hundreds of millions, admitted on air that despite their separation, he never revoked his ex’s access to one of his personal accounts. “She can go in there anytime. I just never changed it,” he said with a shrug, adding that the arrangement has “never really been an issue — until now.”
Though Portnoy didn’t accuse his ex-wife of wrongdoing, the confession has raised eyebrows given his high net worth and public persona. Financial analysts have since weighed in, warning others not to emulate the Barstool mogul’s relaxed approach to post-divorce finances. “It’s a recipe for legal and financial chaos,” said one New York-based wealth advisor.
Social media exploded within hours of the revelation, with the phrase “Portnoy’s Bank Account” trending on X (formerly Twitter). While some praised him for his apparent trust and maturity, others expressed disbelief that a savvy businessman would leave such a door open. Memes, jokes, and hot takes flooded the timeline.
Portnoy, who has built a reputation for unapologetic transparency and controversy, doubled down on the matter in a follow-up tweet: “I’m not hiding anything. If she wants the money, she knows where it is.” That remark only added fuel to the fire, with followers debating whether it was a power move or a massive oversight.
The internet personality, whose net worth is estimated at over $100 million, finalized his divorce in 2017 after several years of marriage. Despite their separation, he has occasionally referenced his ex-wife in a neutral or even affectionate tone, calling her “a good person” in previous interviews.
As the discourse rages on, Portnoy’s revelation has sparked a broader conversation about post-divorce boundaries, financial literacy, and emotional detachment — reminding millions that even the richest are sometimes surprisingly casual about what others would consider sacred.
