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PointsBet vs BetAmerica 2021

Joey Shadeck | January 7th, 2021

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Is BetAmerica better than PointsBet? After scoring sportsbooks on over 100 different variables, PointsBet is better than BetAmerica . PointsBet combines traditional sports betting with the new and exciting PointsBetting to offer one of the best sportsbooks in the United States and Australia, despite a sub-par live betting menu.

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Ratings

Feature PointsBet BetAmerica
Overall 4.5 3.5
Sports & Bets Offered 3.5
Odds 4.5 4
Banking Options and Fees 4 0
Live Betting 3 4
Mobile Betting 4 4
Customer Service 3.5 0
Education 4 3
Reputation 4.5 0

State Availability

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

Sports Offered

Feature PointsBet BetAmerica
Total Sports Offered
 18 15
Baseball (MLB)
 Yes Yes
Basketball (NBA)
 Yes No
Basketball (NCAA)
 Yes Yes
Boxing
 Yes Yes
Cricket
 Yes Yes
Cycling
 Yes Yes
Darts
 Yes Yes
Football (NFL)
 Yes Yes
Football (NCAA)
 Yes Yes
Golf (PGA)
 Yes Yes
Hockey (NHL)
 Yes Yes
MMA (UFC)
 Yes Yes
Motor Sports (NASCAR)
 Yes No
Rugby (League)
 No No
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 BetAmerica
NFL Moneyline
 Average Above Average
NFL Spread
 Above Average Average
NBA Moneyline
 Average Below Avereage
NBA Spread
 Above Average Average
MLB Moneyline
 Worst Above Average
MLB Spread
 Average Below Average
NHL Moneyline
 Above Average Average
NHL Spread
 Above Average Above Average
Soccer Moneyline
Worst Average
NCAAF Moneyline
 Above Average Average
NCAAF Spread
 Average Average

Bets Offered

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

Education and Research

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

Banking - Deposits

Feature PointsBet BetAmerica
Minimum Deposit
 $5 $1
Total Deposit Methods
 6 7
No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees
 Yes Yes
Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card
 $5/Varies $1/Varies
PayPal
No Yes
Deposit Min/Max - PayPal
 $10/Varies $10/Varies

Banking - Withdrawals

Feature PointsBet BetAmerica
Minimum Withdrawal
 None Listed $1
Total Withdrawal Methods
 6 6
No Withdrawal Fees - Check
 Yes No
Check Payout Speed is < 10 days
 Yes No
Withdrawal Min/Max - Check
 $5/Varies Checks N/A
Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal
 $10/Varies $1/Varies

Customer Service

Feature PointsBet BetAmerica
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 BetAmerica
iPhone App
 Yes Yes
Android App
 Yes Yes
Website Functionality
 Yes Yes

Ratings

Feature PointsBet BetAmerica
Overall 4.5 3.5
Sports & Bets Offered 3.5
Odds 4.5 4
Banking Options and Fees 4 0
Live Betting 3 4
Mobile Betting 4 4
Education 4 3
Bonuses & Promotions
The BettingBuck.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 BetAmerica vs PointsBet.

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

Which sportsbook offers better odds: BetAmerica 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 is a better option with a 4.50 star rating over BetAmerica 's 4.00 star rating. The odds comparison table earlier in the page breaks down how both sportsbooks ranked in each sport.

Does BetAmerica or PointsBet offer a wider range of sports and bets?
PointsBet boasts an offering of 18 available sports compared to BetAmerica 's 15 available sports. offers bettors access to Moneyline, Spread, Parlay, Props, Futures and Total (Over/Under) bets. Both BetAmerica and 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 BetAmerica vs PointsBet customer support?
BetAmerica offers bettors Email Support, Live Chat Support and Phone Support. Email support usually replies within 48 hours, while live chat support is instant.

Overall winner: PointsBet

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