888sport vs PointsBet 2020
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Ratings
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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| Sports Offered | ||
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| Sports Offered | ||
| Bets Offered | ||
| Odds | ||
| Banking Options and Fees | ||
| Live Betting | ||
| Mobile Betting | ||
| Ease of Use | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Education and Research | ||
| Reputation |
US Regulated Vs Offshore
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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US Regulated Sportsbook (legal) |
Yes | Yes |
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Offshore Sportsbook (illegal) |
No | No |
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Online Availability - New Jersey |
Yes | Yes |
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Online Availability - West Virginia |
No | No |
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US Regulated DFS Company |
No | No |
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Online Availability - Pennsylvania |
No | No |
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Online Availability - Iowa |
No | Yes |
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Online Availability - Nevada |
No | No |
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Online Availability - Rhode Island |
No | No |
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Online Availability - Indiana |
No | No |
| Online Availability - Oregon |
Sports Offered
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Total Sports Offered |
17 | 16 |
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Baseball (MLB) |
Yes | Yes |
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Baseball (International) |
Yes | No |
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Basketball (NBA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (WNBA) |
Yes | No |
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Basketball (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (International) |
Yes | No |
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Boxing |
Yes | Yes |
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Cricket |
Yes | Yes |
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Cycling |
Yes | Yes |
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Darts |
Yes | Yes |
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E-Sports |
No | No |
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Football (NFL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Football (CFL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Football (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf (PGA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Handball |
No | No |
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Hockey (NHL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Hockey (International) |
No | No |
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Horse Racing |
No | No |
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MMA (UFC) |
Yes | Yes |
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Motor Sports (NASCAR) |
Yes | Yes |
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Rugby (League) |
No | No |
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Rugby (Union) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (EPL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (Premier League) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (MLS) |
Yes | Yes |
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Softball |
Yes | No |
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Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
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Volleyball |
No | No |
Bets Offered
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Cash Out Feature |
Yes | Yes |
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Asian Handicaps |
Yes | No |
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Futures |
Yes | Yes |
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If-Bets |
No | No |
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Rolling If-Bets |
No | No |
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Moneyline |
Yes | Yes |
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Parlay |
Yes | Yes |
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Pleaser |
No | No |
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Props |
Yes | Yes |
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Reverse |
No | No |
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Round Robin |
Yes | No |
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Spread |
Yes | Yes |
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Teaser |
No | No |
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Total (Over/Under) |
Yes | Yes |
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Free Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Private Leagues (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Public Leagues (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Beginner Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Head to Head Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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50/50 Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Beat the Score Contests (DFS Only) |
No | No |
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Tournaments (DFS Only) |
No | No |
Live Betting
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Total Live Betting Sports Offered |
7 | 8 |
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Match Tracker |
Yes | No |
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Alpine Skiing |
No | No |
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Badminton |
No | No |
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Baseball |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball |
Yes | Yes |
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Cricket |
No | No |
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E-Sports |
No | No |
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Football |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf |
Yes | Yes |
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Handball |
No | No |
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Hockey |
Yes | Yes |
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MMA |
No | Yes |
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Rugby |
No | No |
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Soccer |
Yes | Yes |
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Tennis |
No | Yes |
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Volleyball |
No | No |
Education and Research
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Articles/News |
No | Yes |
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Explanation of Bets |
Yes | Yes |
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Glossary |
Yes | No |
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Statistics (Teams) |
Yes | No |
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Statistics (Players) |
Yes | No |
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Lineup Tool (DFS Only) |
No | No |
Banking - Deposits
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Total Deposit Methods |
7 | 4 |
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No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees |
Yes | Yes |
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Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card |
$10/Varies | $5/Varies |
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PayPal |
Yes | No |
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Deposit Min/Max - PayPal |
$10/Varies |
Banking - Withdrawals
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Total Withdrawal Methods |
4 | 2 |
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No Withdrawal Fees - Check |
Yes | Yes |
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Check Payout Speed is < 10 days |
Yes | Yes |
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Withdrawal Min/Max - Check |
$10/Varies | $5/Varies |
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Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal |
$10/Varies |
Customer Service
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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Email Support |
Yes | Yes |
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Email Support Speed |
Yes | Yes |
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Live Chat Support |
No | Yes |
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Live Chat Support Availability |
No | Yes |
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Phone Support |
Yes | No |
Mobile Betting
| Feature | 888sport | PointsBet |
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iPhone App |
Yes | Yes |
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Android App |
Yes | Yes |
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Website Functionality |
Yes | Yes |
To start this comparison, first, we will look at the regulation status of each sportsbook. 888sport alongside PointsBet are part of the legal US market. Next, let's take a look at the odds offered by each book. It's important to note that data points from over 1,400 games across 17 sportsbooks was collected. We assessed spread, moneyline, and total odds to provide a single star rating for odds. PointsBet's score is N/A stars versus 888sport's 1.50 stars.
Odds aside, we can now turn our focus to what types of bets and features are available to bettors. The number of sports offered is certainly at the top of the list, and PointsBet trails 888sport by 1 total sports offered, with 888sport offering 17 and PointsBet offering 16. Looking at features, early cash outs, live match tracking and the option to bank with PayPal are all popular amongst bettors. 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. 888sport and PointsBet both offer early cash outs. 888sport offers a live betting match tracker while PointsBet does not. 888sport offers PayPal, PointsBet doesn't. Finally, having access to education is always important for first-time bettors. Both 888sport and PointsBet offer education explaining how to bet.
Overall, between 888sport and PointsBet, 888sport is the winner.
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