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PointsBet vs Resorts Sportsbook 2020

Joey Shadeck | April 17th, 2020

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Is PointsBet better than Resorts Sportsbook? After scoring sportsbooks on over 100 different variables, PointsBet is better than Resorts Sportsbook. 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.

Ratings

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
Overall 4.5 4
Sports Offered 4 3.5
Bets Offered 5 4
Odds 4.5 3.5
Banking Options and Fees 4 4
Live Betting 3 4
Mobile Betting 4 4
Customer Service 3.5 4
Education and Research 4 4
Reputation 4.5 3.5

State Availability

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
Legal in Iowa
 Yes No
Legal in Indiana
 Yes No
Legal in Nevada
 No No
Legal in New Jersey
 Yes Yes
Legal in Pennsylvania
 No No
Legal in West Virginia
 No No

Sports Offered

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
Total Sports Offered
 16 13
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
MMA (UFC)
 Yes Yes
Motor Sports (NASCAR)
 Yes No
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
Sports Offered 4 3.5

Odds Comparison

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
NFL Moneyline
 8th 10th
NFL Spread
 Average spread odds are better than -110 per side Average spread odds are -110 per side
NBA Moneyline
 11th 20th
NBA Spread
 Average spread odds are better than -110 per side Average spread odds are -110 per side
MLB Moneyline
 14th 6th
MLB Spread
 7th 10th
NHL Moneyline
 7th 19th
NHL Spread
 6th 10th
Soccer Moneyline
19th 13th
NCAAF Moneyline
 5th 8th
NCAAF Spread
 Average spread odds are -110 per side Average spread odds are -110 per side
Odds 4.5 3.5

Bets Offered

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
Cash Out Feature
 Yes No
Futures
 Yes Yes
Moneyline
 Yes Yes
Parlay
 Yes Yes
Props
 Yes Yes
Reverse
 No No
Round Robin
 No Yes
Spread
 Yes Yes
Teaser
 No Yes
Total (Over/Under)
 Yes Yes
Bets Offered 5 4

Live Betting

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
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
Live Betting 3 4

Education and Research

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
Articles/News
 Yes No
Explanation of Bets
 Yes Yes
Glossary
 No No
Team Statistics
 No Yes
Players Statistics
 No No
Lineup Tool (DFS Only)
 No No
Education and Research 4 4

Banking - Deposits

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
Total Deposit Methods
 4 8
No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees
 Yes Yes
Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card
 $5/Varies $10/Varies
PayPal
No Yes
Deposit Min/Max - PayPal
 $10/Varies
Banking Options and Fees 4 4

Banking - Withdrawals

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
Total Withdrawal Methods
 2 6
No Withdrawal Fees - Check
 Yes Yes
Check Payout Speed is < 10 days
 Yes Yes
Withdrawal Min/Max - Check
 $5/Varies $10/Varies
Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal
 $100/Varies
Banking Options and Fees 4 4

Customer Service

Feature PointsBet Resorts Sportsbook
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 Resorts Sportsbook
iPhone App
 Yes Yes
Android App
 Yes Yes
Website Functionality
 Yes Yes
Mobile Betting 4 4
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 PointsBet vs Resorts Sportsbook.

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

Which sportsbook offers better odds: PointsBet or Resorts Sportsbook?
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 4.50 stars versus Resorts Sportsbook's 3.50 stars. The odds comparison table earlier in the page breaks down how both sportsbooks ranked in each sport.

Does PointsBet or Resorts Sportsbook offer a wider range of sports and bets?
PointsBet takes bets on 16 sports while Resorts Sportsbook takes bets on 13 sports, a difference of 3 sports. PointsBet offers bettors access to Moneyline, Spread, Parlay, Props, Futures and Total (Over/Under) bets. PointsBet makes early cash outs available to bettors, while Resorts Sportsbook does not. 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 PointsBet vs Resorts Sportsbook customer support?
Resorts Sportsbook offers bettors Email Support, Live Chat Support and Phone Support. Email support usually replies within 48 hours, while live chat support is instant.

Overall, between PointsBet and Resorts Sportsbook, PointsBet is the winner.

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