PointsBet vs BetMGM 2020
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Ratings
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
| Overall | ||
| Sports Offered | ||
| Bets Offered | ||
| Odds | ||
| Banking Options and Fees | ||
| Live Betting | ||
| Mobile Betting | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Education and Research | ||
| Reputation | ||
| Winner | check_circle |
Sports Offered
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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Total Sports Offered |
16 | 13 |
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Baseball (MLB) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (NBA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Basketball (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Boxing |
Yes | Yes |
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Cricket |
Yes | Yes |
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Cycling |
Yes | No |
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Darts |
Yes | No |
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Football (NFL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Football (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf (PGA) |
Yes | Yes |
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Hockey (NHL) |
Yes | Yes |
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MMA (UFC) |
Yes | Yes |
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Motor Sports (NASCAR) |
Yes | Yes |
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Rugby (League) |
No | Yes |
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Rugby (Union) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (EPL) |
Yes | Yes |
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Soccer (Premier League) |
Yes | No |
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Soccer (MLS) |
Yes | Yes |
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Softball |
No | No |
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Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
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Volleyball |
No | No |
Odds Comparison
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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NFL Moneyline |
8th | 11th |
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NFL Spread |
Average spread odds are better than -110 per side | Average spread odds are greater than -110 |
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NBA Moneyline |
11th | 9th |
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NBA Spread |
Average spread odds are better than -110 per side | Average spread odds are greater than -110 |
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MLB Moneyline |
14th | 1st |
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MLB Spread |
7th | 13th |
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NHL Moneyline |
7th | 8th |
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NHL Spread |
6th | 12th |
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Soccer Moneyline |
19th | 16th |
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NCAAF Moneyline |
5th | 12th |
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NCAAF Spread |
Average spread odds are -110 per side | Average spread odds are greater than -110 |
| Winner | check_circle |
Bets Offered
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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Cash Out Feature |
Yes | No |
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Futures |
Yes | Yes |
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Moneyline |
Yes | Yes |
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Parlay |
Yes | Yes |
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Props |
Yes | Yes |
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Reverse |
No | No |
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Round Robin |
No | Yes |
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Spread |
Yes | Yes |
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Teaser |
No | Yes |
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Total (Over/Under) |
Yes | Yes |
Live Betting
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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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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Football |
Yes | Yes |
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Golf |
Yes | No |
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Hockey |
Yes | Yes |
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MMA |
Yes | No |
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Rugby |
No | No |
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Soccer |
Yes | Yes |
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Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
Education and Research
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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Articles/News |
Yes | Yes |
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Explanation of Bets |
Yes | No |
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Glossary |
No | No |
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Statistics (Teams) |
No | No |
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Statistics (Players) |
No | No |
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Lineup Tool (DFS Only) |
No | No |
Banking - Deposits
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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Total Deposit Methods |
4 | 8 |
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No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees |
Yes | Yes |
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Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card |
$5/Varies | $0/Varies |
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PayPal |
No | No |
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Deposit Min/Max - PayPal |
$10 |
Banking - Withdrawals
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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Total Withdrawal Methods |
2 | 6 |
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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 |
$5/Varies | $0/Varies |
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Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal |
$10 |
Customer Service
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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Email Support |
Yes | Yes |
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Email Support Speed |
Yes | Yes |
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Live Chat Support |
Yes | Yes |
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Live Chat Support Availability |
Yes | Yes |
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Phone Support |
No | No |
Mobile Betting
| Feature | PointsBet | BetMGM |
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iPhone App |
Yes | Yes |
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Android App |
Yes | Yes |
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Website Functionality |
Yes | Yes |
Our comparison begins with the regulation status of each broker. BetMGM and PointsBet are legal sportsbooks that are regulated in the United States. Regulation aside, let's look at how each sportsbook ranks in odds offered. To compile an odds ranking, we analyzed odds from thousands of games for total, spread, and moneyline bets. PointsBet received a rating of 4.50 stars over BetMGM's 2.50 stars.
Now let's examine how many sports each book accepts bets on. BetMGM trails PointsBet by 3 total sports offered, with PointsBet offering 16 and BetMGM offering 13. Next, we can compare some general features offered and educational content catered towards first-time bettors. For features, we will look at whether the book offers early cashouts, a match tracker when live betting, and PayPal deposits and withdrawals. PointsBet makes early cash outs available to bettors, while BetMGM does not. BetMGM makes a live match tracker available to clients, while PointsBet does not. Neither offers PayPal. Education is also great for individuals new to sports betting, who may need reminders on betting types. PointsBet describes how to place bets , BetMGM doesn't.
Overall, between BetMGM and PointsBet, PointsBet is the winner.
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