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PointsBet vs BetMGM 2021

Joey Shadeck | April 13th, 2021

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Is BetMGM better than PointsBet? After scoring sportsbooks on over 100 different variables, PointsBet is better than BetMGM. PointsBet is going to be a game-changer for U.S. sports betting. The sportsbook combines traditional sports betting with a unique and, honestly, thrilling way to wager — points betting. With points betting your potential earnings (and losses) are multiplied by how many points you won or lost your bet. PointsBet is currently the only sportsbook in the U.S. that offers this twist on betting.

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Ratings

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Overall 5 4
Sports & Bets Offered 5 4.5
Odds 4 2.5
Live Betting 3.5 4
Mobile Betting 5 4.5
Education 4.5 3.5

State Availability

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Colorado
 Yes Yes
Illinois
 Yes No
Indiana
 Yes Yes
Iowa
 Yes Yes
Michigan
 Yes Yes
Nevada
 No Yes
New Jersey
 Yes Yes
New Hampshire
 No No
Pennsylvania
 No Yes
Tennessee
 No Yes
West Virginia
 No Yes
Virginia
 No Yes

Sports Offered

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Total Sports Offered
 18 14
Baseball (MLB)
 Yes Yes
Basketball (NBA)
 Yes Yes
Basketball (NCAA)
 Yes Yes
Boxing
 Yes Yes
Cricket
 Yes Yes
Cycling
 Yes Yes
Darts
 Yes No
Football (NFL)
 Yes Yes
Football (NCAA)
 Yes Yes
Golf (PGA)
 Yes Yes
Hockey (NHL)
 Yes Yes
Horse Racing
 No No
MMA (UFC)
 Yes Yes
Motor Sports (NASCAR)
 Yes Yes
Rugby (League)
 No Yes
Rugby (Union)
 Yes Yes
Soccer (EPL)
 Yes Yes
Soccer (Premier League)
 Yes Yes
Soccer (MLS)
 Yes Yes
Softball
 No No
Tennis
 Yes Yes
Volleyball
 No No

Odds Comparison

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
NFL Moneyline
 Below Average Average
NFL Spread
 Good Below Average
NFL Total
 Average Below Average
NBA Moneyline
 Average Average
NBA Spread
 Best Average
NBA Total
 Average Average
NHL Moneyline
 Below Average Average
NHL Spread
 Average Worst
NHL Total
 Good Below Average
Soccer Moneyline
Below Average Good
NCAAF Moneyline
 Average Average
NCAAB Moneyline
 Average Good
Odds 4 2.5

Bets Offered

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Cash Out Feature
 Yes Yes
Futures
 Yes Yes
Moneyline
 Yes Yes
Parlay
 Yes Yes
Props
 Yes Yes
Reverse
 No No
Round Robin
 Yes Yes
Spread
 Yes Yes
Teaser
 Yes Yes
Total (Over/Under)
 Yes Yes

Live Betting

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Baseball
 Yes Yes
Basketball
 Yes Yes
Cricket
 No No
Football
 Yes Yes
Golf
 Yes No
Hockey
 Yes Yes
MMA
 Yes No
Rugby
 No No
Soccer
 Yes Yes
Tennis
 Yes Yes

Education and Research

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Articles/News
 Yes Yes
Explanation of Bets
 Yes Yes
Glossary
 Yes No
Team Statistics
 No No
Players Statistics
 No No
Lineup Tool (DFS Only)
 No No

Banking - Deposits

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Minimum Deposit
 $5 $10
Total Deposit Methods
 4 8
Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card
 $5/Varies $0/Varies
Deposit Min/Max - PayPal
 $5/Varies $10/Varies
PayPal
No No
Deposit - Debit/Credit Card
 Yes Yes
Deposit - Online Bank Transfer (ACH)
 Yes Yes

Banking - Withdrawals

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Minimum Withdrawal
 None Listed $10
Total Withdrawal Methods
 2 6
Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal
 $5/Varies $10/Varies
Withdrawal - Online Bank Transfer (ACH)
 Yes Yes
Withdrawal - PayPal
 Yes Yes
Withdrawal - Prepaid Gift Card
 Yes Yes

Customer Service

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
Email Support
 Yes Yes
Email Support Speed
 Yes Yes
Live Chat Support
 Yes Yes
Live Chat Support Availability
 Yes Yes
Phone Support
 No Yes

Mobile Betting

Feature PointsBet BetMGM
iPhone App
 Yes Yes
Android App
 Yes Yes
Website Functionality
 Yes Yes
The Moneyline.com team spent months and hundreds of hours assessing different sportsbooks for betting on sports online in the US. In total, 150 individual variables were assessed. For this review, we will compare BetMGM vs PointsBet.

Is BetMGM or PointsBet better for beginners?
PointsBet is better for first-time bettors than BetMGM. PointsBet provides bettors Articles/News, Explanation of Bets and Glossary.

Which sportsbook offers better odds: BetMGM or PointsBet?
To give each sportsbook an odds rating over 10,000 data points from over 1,000 games across 23 sportsbooks were collected. We assessed spread, moneyline, and total odds to provide a single star rating for odds. PointsBet's score is 4.00 stars versus BetMGM's 2.50 stars. The odds comparison table earlier in the page breaks down how both sportsbooks ranked in each sport.

Does BetMGM or PointsBet offer a wider range of sports and bets?
PointsBet boasts an offering of 18 available sports compared to BetMGM's 14 available sports. offers bettors access to Moneyline, Spread, Parlay, Props, Futures and Total (Over/Under) bets. BetMGM alongside PointsBet offer the early cash out feature. Early cash outs are when a sportsbook allows bettors to cash in a ticket before the game ends to secure a win or minimize a loss.

What about BetMGM vs PointsBet customer support?
offers bettors Email Support and Live Chat Support. Email support usually replies within 48 hours, while live chat support is instant.

Overall winner: PointsBet

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