Sports betting continued to be a big story in 2020 even as the sporting world faced major disruptions with scheduling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Happened: Thanks in part to its 30% ownership stake in Barstool Sports, shares of Penn National Gaming PENN were up over 230% in 2020. In fact, the stock passed the $100 per share mark for the first time on Monday. Roundhill Investments Matias Dorta sums up the movement of Penn National over the last two years compared to rival MGM Resorts International MGM.