How to Sign Up and Make Bets
You can bet online or through your smartphone with a well organized website and app downloadable through Google Play or iTunes Store. Once you download or log on you need to create an account by inputting some personal information.
Next, you need to figure out how you will be making your deposits. They allow deposits through ACH/debit card, Mastercard or Visa, online banking, and a prepaid card for PoinsBet.
Now you are ready to place a bet. Let’s discuss the possibilities.
Back to top ↑Markets Available
When it comes to the variety of sports available to place bets on, PointsBet has a good selection. They include:
- Aussie rules football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Darts
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Mixed martial arts
- Motorsports
- Rugby Union
- Soccer
- Tennis
Types of Bets
For betting options, PointsBets offers the traditional bets with a few unique options that you can’t find everywhere.
Futures – This bet is on games that are far away on the calendar.
Straight Bets (Moneyline) – These bets are placed on who you think will be the winning team.
Totals(over/under) – You can bet on how much you think the two teams will score in total. The total of team A’s score and team B’s score. This bet is made in an over/under style where you bet that the total will either be over a certain number or under.
Props – This bet can be made on a team, player, or game. Props are bets on events that happen during the game, for example you could make a bet on which team scores first.
Parlays – These are a series of bets made on multiple games, but all the bets are linked and you must win them all.
InPlay bets – Points Bet offers the ever popular in play betting which is betting on a game while it is live.
Points spread – This is a bet on the difference of points between the two playing teams when the game is finished.
Spread betting – This is their unique betting system that allows you to bet on many different aspects of the game while spreading your bet across these different areas. The more you are right on your bets, the more you will win. The opposite is true. The more you are wrong, the more you lose. This can get complicated but once you get it down it can be really interesting. They do have a stop loss cap on how much you can lose if you choose to use it but be aware that with the stop loss comes a cap on how much you can win as well.
Back to top ↑Bonuses, Promotions, Rewards
Points Bet is offering a welcome bonus of $1000 of free bets if you are a new player. This is unmatched by any other sportsbook. Terms and conditions apply.
They also offer a rewards program that allows you to gain points for every wager made. You get $1 for every 100 points earned. These dollars can be used to bet in the future.
They have random boosts for certain bets that can come in very beneficial if your bet gets boosted.
They also have periodical promotions throughout the year.
Back to top ↑Customer Service
If you find yourself in need of some technical support or have a question, PointsBet offers customer support 24/7 through live chat or by sending an email. If you choose live chat, a customer service agent will help you within seconds. Email, of course, may take a few hours.
Back to top ↑Conclusion
This is a unique and rewarding sportsbook that isn’t afraid to let their players win. They also offer some betting options that no other sportsbook offers.
Back to top ↑Points Bet Sportsbook Review
PROS:
- Great bonuses and rewards
- Unique betting through spreads called Pointsbetting
- Special bets that aren’t sports related keeps things interesting
- Easy to navigate app
CONS:
- Could lose more than you wager with the Pointsbetting feature
