PointsBet Michigan Promo & Sportsbook Review, Live Betting & Mobile Betting App

PointsBet, unlike most Michigan online sportsbooks, has its very own MasterCard. Bettors can use their bank card to move funds to and from their PointsBetCard, and the best part is, both deposit and withdrawal are instant, so you can play or cash out immediately. It’s something of a loophole for players whose banks prohibit online gambling transactions.

If users don’t want to sign up for a card, PointsBet MI also offers all the traditional deposit and withdrawal methods, including debit cards, PayPal, eCheck or online banking. The process is a simple one for both deposits and withdrawals. Funds from withdrawals can take 3-5 days to process, though it’s usually much shorter than that.

In addition to major sports such as professional and Michgan college football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer and golf, PointsBet bettors have the option to gamble on sports that include the NFL, UFC, MMA, boxing, cricket, rugby, tennis and even darts. After clicking on the list icon in the top-right corner, PointsBet Michigan shows all available sports on the left rail of its home page in alphabetical order, and they also elevate the most popular live or upcoming events to the top of that rail under a “featured” section.

Because the site is so focused on promotions regarding local teams, there’s bound to be a PointsBet promotion sure to appeal to all Michigan bettors, whether they want to bet on a Lions Sunday Night Football matchup with the rival Bears, or the Tigers going for a sweep in Minnesota.

PointsBet offers all of the major bet types with which most bettors are acquainted. That includes spread, totals, teasers, futures, parlays, winning margins, player and team prop bets, and of course, moneyline, to name a few.

But what sets PointsBet apart from other operators is its own trademark betting option: PointsBetting. The way PointsBetting works is, basically high-risk, high-reward. The more correct your wagers are, the more money you win. Whereas, the more wrong your wagers are, the more you lose. For instance, a $10 wager on the Milwaukee Bucks at -10 would pay out $100 if the Bucks were to win their game by 20 points (Bucks win by 10 more points than the spread x $10 = $100). If that sounds a little daunting, fear not — you can cap both your max winnings and losses to avoid a major setback. PointsBetting is, however, not available for all betting types. You can only take advantage of this special feature with game totals, player propositions and game spreads.

PointsBet Michigan typically runs local profit boosts and other specials, so it's likely you'll see limited-time promotions for the Detroit Pistons, Red Wings, Lions, Tigers and other Michigan teams. It's a nice value add for Michiganders looking to get in on the action in their home state.

PointsBet MI is a full-service sportsbook that in addition to its own unique approach also features all the typical betting options you’ll see at all major U.S. and Michigan online sportsbooks.

Don’t just place your bet and close out the PointsBet Michigan app. Like many of the major sportsbooks, it offers live betting odds on just about all in-game wagers. Live spreads, live totals and live moneyline odds are available in real time thanks to computer algorithms.

Feeling good about your bet but you’re nervous about a potential backdoor bad beat? Is your bet losing with little chance of winning? Good news: PointsBet Michigan has an option on certain bets that allows for bettors to cash out while a bet is still in play. It won’t always be available, but the cash out total updates in real time, so pay attention.

PointsBet routinely gives odds boosts and does a great job promoting them on the front of the home page and on the Michigan PointsBet Sportsbook app. Users will always know where the best odds boosts are, will find plenty of boosts on local teams.

Same-game parlays are available on certain games underneath a “single-game parlay” tab on a given event. PointsBet MI is increasingly making same-game parlays available to users, but right now it is only available in certain markets.

The PointsBet website on desktop delivers a fun, interactive setup for users. Its homepage features a rotating banner touting the best offers, which include odds boosts, specials, risk free bet offers and parlay boosters. More than any other online sports betting site, PointsBet makes it clear what the best promotions are and how you can take advantage of them. Be sure to visit the PointsBet Michigan promotions section on the sportsbook to view the latest offers.

Users can access their profile and other betting resources with an easy-to-use dropdown menu on the right side of all pages. Unlike most other sportsbooks, PointsBet’s available markets and sports available are not permanently placed on the left rail of the home screen. Bettors need to click an icon for the available markets to appear, which is simple to use but an extra step that other sportsbooks don’t have. Other markets also disappear when users click into a specific sports betting market.

Within betting markets, users can click on different types of bets thanks to the tabs on the top of each pages. They include “featured” bets, in-play events, “next up” events, futures and “all comps” that show different leagues within the sport you’ve chosen. Everything is all in one place, and it makes for a seamless experience for bettors, even if it takes that one extra step to find the sports betting market you wanted in the first place.

Review the PointsBet Michigan app is available for both Android and Apple users. It is nearly identical to the desktop and provides all the same features and betting options. Betslips populate effectively but the app doesn’t run as smoothly as some of the other Michigan sports betting apps. Still, it’s an effective tool for users on-the-go, and the uniformity makes it a seamless user experience.

Signing up for a PointsBet account is incredibly easy:

1. Enter your first and last name along with your email address – not a username – that is used for sign-in purposes. 
2. Enter date of birth, phone number and the last four digits of your Social Security number for verification purposes and agree to PointsBet’s terms and conditions. For added security, opt-in to multi-factor authentication for signing in.
3. Choose a method for depositing, enter a specific amount and shop the odds. You’re ready for your first sports bet at PointsBet. When it comes time for the first withdrawal, be prepared to show a government-issued ID.
4. Don't forget to review the PointsBet Michigan sportsbook promotions to see if there is one right for you.

 

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PointsBet does not have a loyalty program on its site but does offer the most unique set of daily promotions on a number of different sports and events we’ve seen. Users can also tally points on all the bets they place that can be redeemed for free bets when certain thresholds are met.

PointsBet MIchigan takes responsible gaming seriously. It has a link to responsible gaming section on its home page, which consists of different resources for gamblers to utilize. These include setting cool-off periods, setting spending, deposit and time-on limits, and phone numbers and websites where you can get help if you feel you might have a gambling problem. There is also an extensive collection of FAQs on responsible gaming that is among the best that we’ve seen on any major sportsbook site.

PointsBet is as unique of a sportsbook as you’ll find. There is also a local feel that you won’t find elsewhere, with routine profit and odds boosts on Lions and Pistons games. The MasterCard option is another unique feature that brings convenience and a smooth transaction process to customers who want instant access to their funds. And, of course, there’s PointsBetting.

Promotions are always happening and are front-and-center on the home page. Bettors will have some kind of boost or contest at their fingertips, and they won’t have to dig to find them like they might at other sportsbooks. There are no rollover requirements on free bets, the karma committee offers payouts on bad beats, and customer support is among the best we’ve found among the major sportsbooks. It all boils down to an excellent experience that’s among the best we’ve reviewed, and they get an added bonus if you’re a fan of local Michigan teams.

 

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Visit BetMGM.com for T&Cs. Must be 21+. MI Only. New Customer Offer. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. Rewards issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets. Bonus bets expire in 7 days from issuance. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help.