PointsBet Review

Betting sites are naturally seasonal creatures. PointsBet has a wealth of Aussie rules and NRL betting in both fixed odds and spread betting markets. However, at the time of conducting this PointsBet review, it was the closed season for these events, so soccer, NBA, tennis and ice hockey have their turn to grab the limelight.

The soccer section is started off by the Australian A-League, but you also have another 60 leagues from more than 30 countries plus Champions League and Europa League matches as well. Games from the featured divisions such as Serie A, English Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, MLS and so on have an average of 120 betting markets. For fixed odds these include: match result, draw no bet, correct score, total goals O/U, handicaps, BTTS and half markets to name a few. The spreads options are team line, total goal minutes, time of first goal, second goal, last goal, correct score and team stats and multipliers among others. When you break away from the elite leagues, the number of markets decreases to around 40 and you don’t have the option of spread betting throughout either.

Basketball is the perfect game for spread betting and PointsBet doesn’t miss a beat with its coverage. The high scoring nature of the game, and that it’s played in four quarters lead the way to an amazing range of fixed odds and spread markets. The same applies to American football with the vast majority of NFL games boasting around 200 fixed odds and spreads markets. Cricket, ice hockey, darts and tennis are just a few others that have a plentiful selection of betting options for punters. Whilst, there are online sportsbooks offering greater coverage, PointsBet certainly has enough to keep you busy.

As for the odds on its fixed odds betting markets, they are competitive in most instances. So, even without spread betting, PointsBet offers reasonable value to Australian bettors.

Although we have have no complaints regarding the mobile web platform, iOS and Android users have the added luxury of the native PointsBet mobile app which is available for download by following the links on the website.

Like the web-based interface, the PointsBet app is clean, clear and easy to use. It offers an extensive range of sports betting markets including AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, EPL, NHL and MLB, plus local and international thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing all in the palm of your hand. Banking is safe and hassle-free. You can view your bets, check transaction history, see pending tickets as they currently stand & reach out to support if needed.

Just like all good Australian betting firms, local sports get given the star treatment at PointsBet, but that doesn’t mean action from overseas is neglected in any way. This is a truly global betting platform and some of its best spreads can be found in the international markets. Here’s a full list of the current sports, and a few non-sports, that are available to feast on.

With spread betting only available for sports, PointsBet becomes a traditional bookmaker for race betting. There are no half-measures here either. It covers every horse, greyhound and harness race from Australia and New Zealand, plus there is a terrific amount of action from other countries, including: the UK, Ireland, France, USA, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sweden among others. 

Local races have win or place fixed odds betting and best tote markets BT+SP and MIDDIV. There are also the common exotic bets - quinella, exacta, trifecta and first four which can be boxed or unboxed. Also, PointsBet offers quaddies, double and running double. By clicking on the runner’s name an impressive form guide complete recent runs, course and distance results, career winnings, surface performance and much more is displayed. This in-depth data can certainly help guide punters in finding the best runners to back.

For international meetings, there isn’t so much going on. With no tote pools or exotics, you only have fixed odds betting on the win or place markets. Some events that are not priced up simply go with the SP. Furthermore, certain race cards didn’t offer any form guides either. If you’re a punter who likes to get in on the action early, head over to the ‘name a bet’ section where you’ll discover a list of racing futures. Here you can bet on the next Melbourne cup, the Everest, Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, Golden Slipper, Inter Dominion and several other big Australian races.

PointsBet doesn’t offer live streaming on any races at the moment which is something many of its competitors do but all-round this is a worthy addition to the platform for punters. 

The PointsBet website clearly has the mobile user in mind while also being very clean and user-friendly for desktop users. Unlike many other platforms, the menu is collapsed which leaves your eyes to view the all important betting markets. The homepage provides a featured section for the big matches and an ‘up next’ section for both racing and sports. When you expand the menu, everything you need is there. It has links to the promos, all racing, important events and leagues, plus the complete rundown of the sports open for betting. Navigating your way around is effortless, and page load speeds are good. To place your bets, simply click on the selection you want. You can also build multi bets by adding further selections to your bet slip.

If we were to pick, it would be that you don’t know which matches offer spread betting until you’ve clicked on them. All of the mainstream, big events do, but outside of those, you are guessing until you look. Some clearer methods of showing all the spread options in a menu would help punters find what they want even faster.

You can reach out to PointsBet customer service via the following channels. Its team is ready and waiting from 06:00 to 00:00 every day.

Live chat: click the link at the bottom of the page to launch this feature

Email: you can send an email at anytime to [email protected] 

Telephone: the number is - 13-PBET (13-72-38)

That’s everything you need to know about spread betting at PointsBet. It is a super-exciting way of having a punt but it also carries a lot of risk. Please be aware of the potential losses with each bet you place. Bet within your means and keep the entertainment and enjoyment factor alive.

On occasions, certain states are not eligible to claim the PointsBet sign up bonus. To find out more information regarding the area where you live, please visit https://pointsbet.com. 

PointsBet promotions and bonuses are regularly sent out by SMS, email and phone, plus several are promoted on the website for registered customers.

Yes, it is, so we urge control when placing your bets. Only risk what you can afford to lose and use the tools on the platform to control your limits.

No, you don’t have to accept the PointsBet welcome bonus if you prefer to have a punt without the terms of a bonus hanging over your head.

Yes, it is. The platform is protected by 2048-bit SSL data encryption.

Certain offers may require a PointsBet bonus code. Full details can be found on its website.