Overall Grade: A
PointsBet is one of the new kids on the block when it comes to online sports betting in America. The
company is a subsidiary of PointsBet Holdings Ltd of Melbourne, Australia. It was launched in
America in January, 2019 and has quickly become one of nation’s most popular sportsbooks. At the
moment, you’ll be able make wagers on PointsBet from the states of New Jersey, Iowa, Illinois,
Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, West and Virginia. The company’s website allows you to access
each state individually and offers a sportsbook and online casino.
Ease of Use: A–
The PointsBet website is by far the best of the American sportsbooks as it has more to offer its
customers. This includes enabling visitors to choose between English and Spanish languages as well as
offering American, decimal and fractional odds. The top of the home page shows the promotions and
offers available while the log in and register sections are in the top right corner.
The majority of the page shows featured and upcoming sports events while the bottom section clearly
lists links for a live chat, contact information, terms and conditions, privacy policy and rules etc. The
bottom of the page is also where you can switch from English to Spanish. PointsBet also offers live in-
play betting and downloadable apps for the casino and sportsbook.
The list of sports available and the casino are on the left hand side of the page as well as the odds and
language preference, live streaming, a blog, news, videos, links to the individual states and the app
downloads etc. This is vital information and the only problem with this site may be the fact that you
need to click on the menu icon/logo to access it. That in itself isn’t a big deal, but there may be visitors
who are unaware what the icon means. Simply spelling out the word menu would be a much better
idea.
Once the menu icon has been clicked, everything you need is laid out in front of you and quite easy to
find. The sports on offer for betting are basically mainstream options but they do include arena football,
cricket, cycling, darts, e-sports, handball, table tennis and volleyball.
Overall, the website has a European feel about it as it’s very easy and quick to navigate and use. It’s
clean and uncluttered, making it simple to read and find your ultimate destination.
Reputation: A
While the American version of PointsBet was launched just a few years ago in 2019, the parent
company has been in business in Australia since 2015 and is listed on that country’s stock exchange.
The company’s spokesmen include Allen Iverson and Drew Brees and is partnered with NBC Sports.
PointsBet is a reputable company, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and possesses betting licenses in
multiple states with more to be added in the near future.
Sign up Process: A
When creating an online account for PointsBet you can access the link at the top right hand corner of
the home page. You need to enter your name and email address and then your date of birth and the last
four digits of your social security number for verification purposes. A phone number and physical
address is needed and you can choose a multi-factor authentication method if you like. You then need
to confirm that you’re at least 21 years old and have read the site’s rules, terms and conditions and
policies etc.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Live in-play wagering
- Unique points betting system
- Casino and sportsbook promotions
- Quick, safe and secure payouts
- Good promotions and offers
- FAQ page
- Live chat
- American, decimal and fractional odds available
- Financially secure
- Early Payouts
- Same game parlays
- English and Spanish language
- $10,000 game day guarantee for NBA and NHL playoff games and the entire NFL and NFL seasons
- Mobile apps
- Live streaming video
Cons
- Lack of banking options
- Points betting option can be risky
- Limited social media platforms
Overall Observation
The PointsBet sportsbook and casino are top rate and customers will be able to take advantage of the
company’s unique points betting option if they choose. While traditional sports bets pay a fixed amount
based on the wager and the odds, the points bet rewards or penalizes bettors depending on how close
they come to the final score. This type of wager is comparable to totals or spread betting than a simple
moneyline pick. Bettors need to know exactly what they’re doing when wagering with this method
though as they can lose more than their original bet. It’s important to ask questions and be very clear on
how the betting system works.
All of the major sports and casino games are offered here as well as live betting and streaming and
mobile apps. Each sport has a maximum betting amount and they’re listed in the site’s rules section. For
instance, the maximum NFL wager is $500,000 per day and the top NCAA football bet is set at
$250,000 etc. PointsBet offers its customers a rewards program as well as generous bonuses and offers.
The customer service department can be contacted via the live chat service as well as email. The
payment options include credit cards and online banking but there aren’t currently many eWallet
options such as PayPal etc. However, this may vary from state to state.
With the variety and diversity of betting options, ease of use and generous promotions, PointsBet is
definitely a welcome addition to the American online wagering industry.