PointsBet Review

Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is now one of the fastest-growing sportsbooks in the United States established in 2019. It is successfully operating in several states of the US such as New Jersey, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Colorado, and recently, Michigan. The bookmaker is fully regulated and licensed by the DGE, IRGC, Colorado Division of gaming, MGCB, and the IGC.

One of the uniqueness of  PointsBet is creating innovative betting option -PointsBetting, such as Good Karma Payouts, Early Payouts, and an exclusive $10,000 game day guarantee for all NBA and NHL playoff games, as well as the entire MLB and NFL seasons. Pointsbetting is a completely different way of betting as you used to have for traditional fixed odds betting. Pointsbetting keeps punters on board until the very last minute of the game. So, every single point matters, and your winnings can easily change right up to the last second of the game.

PointsBet does have an affiliate program for partners. You can use the following link to get more information about the program https://join.pointsbet.com/afp/. On the registration form, you just need to fill in your name, email and the company you represent and a specialist from the PointsBet affiliate team will contact you and will help you to learn more about the affiliate program.

PointsBet is only available for players from the United States of America.

Design and User-friendliness of the site/app

At first glance, the website of PointsBet is very modern and user-friendly.  Brand colors are chosen to be red, black, and white. The home page is very simple. There are ongoing promotions and ads. In the center, the sportsbook table appears. Below is all the technical information; help, all the policies and terms, and conditions.

All the information you need for betting is on the left panel of the website. There you can find every feature that PointsBet has. You can change the language of the website from English to Spanish, you also can change the appearance of the odds: American, decimal, or fractional. At the bottom of the panel, you can choose the state from which you are going to bet. All featured sports markets are in the center of the panel, of course, besides the most popular sports markets you also can see sports from A to Z.

On the top right panel of the website, there is the login, sign-up buttons, and your bet slip. By clicking on Betslip you can see all the information about your total wager and total payout, pending and settled bets.

PointsBet has the quickest and most user-friendly app (iOS and Android) with the best content and experience for sports bettors. You can download the app by clicking the “Download app” button on the left panel of the website. There is the Casino feature in some states where PointsBet is available for betting. For example, in New Jersey, the casino app is separate; the downloadable link you also can find on the PointsBet website is right below the “Download up” button.  

Available Services

The main activity of PointsBet is the sportsbook. As it is a US-based bookmaker of course the featured sports are from NBA, NCAAF, NCAAB, NFL, and NHL. This does not mean you can’t find any other sports market. PointsBet lavishly offers you to choose all the sports from A to Z. You can bet on Soccer, Aussie rules, Tennis, Golf, Boxing, Cricket, Volleyball, and many more. Just check out the sports full list and find your favorite sports game to bet on.

As the casino feature is very much new to the PointsBet website the variety of Casino games aren’t that pleasant. From slots games you can choose to bet on Cleopatra, Cleopatra Gold, Doubled Diamond, Irish Magic, and Candy bars. Table games are only three Black Jack, Roulette, and Baccarat. There are also video poker games such as Game king video poker 9 in 1 and Triple Play draw poker. From the left panel, you also can choose Live Dealer games, if there is an available one at the time of your visit to the website.

The odds on PointsBet are competitive and reliable. The types of odds offered by PointsBet are the best you can come across on any betting site. PointsBet provides all standard odds, as well as unique point betting types. With this type of betting, you bet on the total score in a game. You bet under/over on the score within a total margin.  This can secure you big payouts or can cause heavy losses. Don’t lose your excitement, but choose wisely and be careful.

The special PointsBet promo codes are regularly linked to the unique odds to ensure that bettors always get a good deal. So, the competitive odds allow you to play with peace of mind. There is also this very interesting feature for app users. You can request a bet you would like to see on the site directly in the PointsBet app. On the Left Hand Side Menu, click “Name a Bet” and request any market you want to see.

Live Line

Unlike other sportsbooks, PointsBet has the very basic live betting feature. You can choose from the left panel the Live option and see what ongoing games are on the Live dashboard, where you can place your live bet. However, PointsBet does not provide the punters with a live tracker or live streaming for every game. Of course, there is this Live streaming page, which almost always says “No streams available”, even though on the Live betting dashboard there are ongoing games.  

Bonuses and Promotions

There is this really exciting welcome offer from PointsBet first bets risk-free up to 2000$. You can receive up to a $500 refund (in Free Bets) if you lose your first Fixed-Odds Bet and up to a $1,500 refund (in Free Bets) if you lose your first PointsBetting Wager. To get this super offer you should use the promo code “Welcome” while registering on the PointsBet website. Refunds will be transferred to your account as free bets within 24 hours. As only 21 years old can register on the website, so the promotion is also available only for 21+ players.

PointsBet is very generous in its promotional offers. So you can find many more on the section promos. Now, we will introduce you to some great ones, so can choose the promo which best suits your wagering needs. Every Sunday night for the NFL season you can have a Live 10$ free bet. Use this promotion and get a $10 Free Bet to bet Live on Sunday Night Football every week for the rest of the NFL regular season. You should have made at least 1 cash deposit to be eligible to receive a Free Bet. This Free Bet can only be used for in-play games. Pre-game bets are not eligible. You must place a Free Bet on a market with odds of -200 or greater to qualify. However, you should note that Cash Out is not available for wagers placed using Free Bets.

English premier league fans, PointsBet will not allow you to be left without a good offer. If you want a fast payout, this promo is for you. Make a bet on the end result of any English Premier League Game, and if your team wins by 2 goals, your cash winnings (up to $50) will be paid out within 30 minutes. If you wafer more than $50, winnings for the first $50 staked will be paid out fast. The remaining bet will depend on the final game result. Be careful, bets placed on both teams for the match result in the same game will not be eligible for the promo and could result in you being banned from future promotions.

There is also this rewards promo for you. Earn Rewards Points on every bet with PointsBet. The more you bet, the more you earn. In the end, you can exchange your Points for Free Bets. You can get 1 rewards point for Every $5 Fixed Odds Bet, and 1 Rewards Point for Every $1 Parlay Bet.

Earn a 100$ free bet on your account by simply referring your friend to PointsBet. Simply copy and share your unique link in the My Account Page with your friend. After your friend places a cash bet of $20 or more, you will both receive $100 in Free Bets. The maximum amount of refer-a-friend bonus is $2,500 per year. However, you should meet some requirements to be eligible to refer a friend and get a bonus. You should be a Member of PointsBet for a minimum of 14 days. You must have a betting history with PointsBet, deposited and turned over $1000 or more, and your balance shall not be negative at the moment of referring a friend.

If all these juicy bonuses and promotions are not enough there is also a loyalty program for top loyal clients. To get into the PointsBet Diamond Club is to receive an invitation to membership with the Diamond Club. You will receive personalized promotions, access to tickets and events, chances to meet PointsBet ambassadors, 24/7 customer service, and much more. The PointsBet Diamond Club is by invitation only. For more information or if you think you qualify you can contact the Diamond Club team at [email protected].

The next level of excellence is to become a member at the Platinum Club, which is an exclusive betting experience for select PointsBet customers. Members of the club will receive personalized benefits. This club membership as for the Diamond club is by invitation only. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Customer Care

The PointsBet support team responds very fast via Live Chat. If you have any questions just click on “Live chat” at the bottom of the homepage. A window of live chat will pop out on the right side of the screen. Type your name, email address, and your message. A member of a support team immediately contacts you. The good thing is that the live chat support team member does not torture you with getting more info about your birth date or account number. They straightforwardly answer any question you are concerned with.

If somehow you feel that the live chat support team is not helpful, you can always contact PointsBet via email at [email protected].

Registration

In order to register and be eligible to bet on PointsBet, you should click on the “Signup” button on the top panel of the homepage. To be able to register and bet on PointsBet you should be at least 21 years old. A form will appear where you should choose the state from where you are registering and fill in your full name with your email address to complete the first step of registration on PointsBet. Move forward to the second step of the registration and provide PointsBet with your personal details and click “Join PointsBet”. Then choose your deposit method, enter a specific amount of money to deposit and you are ready to play.

Financial Information

The acceptable currency is the US dollar. The available payment methods are online banking, PayNearMe, PayPal, ACH/eCheck, credit/debit card (Credit Card is not accepted for players from IA, only Debit Card).

You can request a withdrawal with the same payment method you choose to deposit. You also can deposit and withdraw by cash. For more information on how you can make a cash deposit/withdrawal visit the website/Help/Deposit/Withdrawal methods. There is no limit on how much you can withdraw at one time with the online banking method. You can deposit up to $10,000 per transaction via online banking. There is no maximum withdrawal on PayPal, you can withdraw as much as you please via this method. The minimum deposit amount is 5$ with this method and there is no maximum amount set. The same maximum and minimum limits go for the withdrawal with PayPal. With ACH/eCheck the minimum amount you can withdraw is $5. There is no set maximum withdrawal amount by PointsBet. However, the maximum amount you can withdraw is determined based on the individual limit our ACH/eCheck has put on your account.

'Cash Out' feature is offered for selected products or bet types on PointsBet. If you want to see if your bet is eligible for Cash Out, go to Pending bets. You will see the green Cash Out icon. Click on the Cash Out button and confirm you wish to Cash Out your bet. The amount for the Cash Out offer is inflexible. You will only see how much you can cash out at the time of cashing out.

Reliability and Safety

PointsBet is one of the safest and most reliable bookmakers in the US because it is fully a legally operating bookie. PointsBet is licensed and regulated under the appropriate Gambling commission, so you can be sure that your data and personal information are safe with them.

Your funds, deposits, withdrawals, passwords, and personal information are all secure, unlike the websites that operate in shadows. The extra way you can feel yourself in a secure place at PointsBet. You have the option within your account page to set up two forms of security: an email notification each time someone logs into their account and multi-factor authentication each time someone logs into your account.

In the Privacy Policy section, you will see the assurance of PointsBet that they will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the Personal Information which they collect, use or disclose is correct and is stored in a secure environment that is accessed only by authorized persons.

Recommendations

Overall PointsBet is a pretty safe and exciting bookmaker with competitive odds, cool customer service, and a variety of sports markets. It will be extra comfortable if the live streaming of more sports events will be available for punters.

FAQ

How can I cash out a bet on PointsBet?

'Cash Out' feature is offered for selected products or bet types on PointsBet. If you want to see if your bet is eligible for Cash Out, go to Pending bets.

How can I deposit money on the PointsBet website?

You have to be at least 21 years old and a registered customer. Click on the Dropdown Menu at the top-right corner of the screen and click on Deposit.  

How long does the withdrawal process take on PointsBet?

With all payment methods, withdrawals are processed within 1-2 business days by the Payments Team, Monday to Friday. For Online Banking, please allow 1-3 business days after processing for these funds to hit your bank account.

How can I get free bets on PointsBet?

There are a lot of promotions to get free bets. Check out the Promo section. One of the biggest free bet offers is the welcome bonus for new players, first bets risk-free up to 2000$. You can receive up to a $500 refund (in Free Bets) if you lose your first Fixed-Odds Bet and up to a $1,500 refund (in Free Bets) if you lose your first PointsBetting Wager.