PointsBet Maryland

PointsBet is a new player in the sports betting world, not just in the US, but abroad too. Originally established in Australia in 2017, PointsBet Sportsbook is now coming to America and taking it by storm. We take a look at what these Aussies have to offer in our PointsBet Maryland Review.

What’s better than a welcome bonus? Yes, FIVE welcome bonuses, and that’s just what PointsBet Sportsbook Maryland is offering right now to entice new customers to join them.

Your first 5 bets (1 per day) are Bet Credits*

All you need to do when creating a new account is enter the code WELCOME when prompted. The first fixed odds wager and points betting wagers you then place will have their stakes returned to you if they lose. If they win, you keep the winnings. That’s why it’s called ‘bet credits, although it should be kept in mind that the stake is returned as a bet credits rather than money, so you have to win at least one bet to get your money back.

There are plenty of other bonuses at PointsBet Maryland too. One of the first is its rewards program, which allows you to earn rewards points on every bet you place. The more you bet, the more you earn, and the more you earn, the more you are rewarded. It’s simple, straightforward, and a no-brainer because you may as well earn more bet credits if you’re placing wagers anyway.

Another offer available right now is the ability to partially cash out. Yes, partially, as in a small bit. So say you have placed $100 on D.C. United to beat LA Galaxy in the MLS Cup final, and they’re 2-0 up, but then Galaxy brings it back to 2-1 with ten minutes to go. With some sportsbooks, you can cash out early. At PointsBet Maryland, you can cash out half your bet to secure some winnings, but leave the other half in case the bet is seen through. And it doesn’t have to be halves, it can be split by any amount.

There are a few other promotions ongoing too, such as the ability to name your own bet, but we want to focus on a promotion that is a feature all bonuses share. No rollover requirements! Yes, you may see from other sportsbooks that in order to switch your bonus funds to withdrawable funds, you must meet wagering requirements. This means if you have $1,000 and the requirements are 25x, then you’d have to wager $25,000 before getting any of the winnings. Not with PointsBet; just bet, win, and keep it.

You’ve heard of the two-step, right? It’s a classical dance that is really easy to learn because it literally has two steps, and that’s the same case with PointsBet Maryland. Just two simple steps that consist of you entering personal details, setting security questions, and confirming all you have submitted is true and correct and that you are of legal gambling age in MD.

At PointsBet Sportsbook Maryland, you can’t escape former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. He’s everywhere, telling you to “live your bet life” and pointing (excuse the pun) the PointsBet sportsbook app in your face. But it’s actually available in more than one way, and our PointsBet Maryland Review will cover that all now.

The dark theme works well, as it uses a mix of white, red, and black. It makes the website much more comfortable to read, but the huge PointsBet banner takes up a lot of space. Until you open a browser, you don’t realize how big it actually is.

But, with the overly sized banner to one side, the site is actually really well built. Loading times were quick enough, and navigation was as simple as a couple of clicks of the mouse here and there and you were exactly where you needed to be.

The mobile site also has a ridiculously sized banner promoting whatever offers are available, which takes up half the screen. It’s not necessary, and because it is so big, depending on your cell connection, images can take a little while to load. While not detrimental, it is an annoyance that slows you down. Once you scroll past it, you begin to have a much better experience.

Live in-play betting? The app has it. Live streaming of events? That’s on the app too. Access to the rewards program? You can see where this is going, can’t you, because yes, it has that too. The app is packed full of features, with a similar set-up to the mobile site, just optimized better for performance and a little more intuitive with the way it all works.

From finding the latest promotions to checking your account balance, there is nothing you can’t do on the PointsBet Sportsbook Maryland app. This is by far the best way to bet with PointsBet.

The important part is the money. PointsBet Maryland offers some of the most popular methods, but at the same time offers very few compared to its competitors.

While their offerings may be slim, they actually have some really quick processing speeds for payments.

There is a huge offering of markets at PointsBet Maryland, with 19 in total available, including a section where you can name your own bets and request odds for things that aren’t even on the list. Plus, they even have an entertainment section so you can bet on the outcomes of all the latest reality TV, like The Circle.

Here is the full list of sports available:

While having all the traditional bets you expect to find, PointsBet Sportsbook Maryland also offers the largest unique selection of bets. In fact, some markets can have over 250 bets on a single event. Plus, add to the mix that you can name your own bets.

There are a few ways you can find help at PointsBet Sportsbook MD, and that’s through their help portal, which answers a lot of FAQs, via email (responses less than 24 hours), and their live chat service (instant response). The staff are well trained and equipped to deal with most queries. 

The only issue is if something needs to be escalated to a manager, then this does seem to draw out the process more than usual. But they still get things resolved, it just takes more time for more complex issues.

So to compare odds, we matched up the offerings between PointsBet, FanDuel, and Caesars for the MLB game between the Texas Rangers and Maryland’s own Baltimore Orioles. Every single operator had their odds set at -110 on each side, suggesting no one could call this game, and they were expecting it to run very close. And it was a close game that was pushed into a 10th innings, which was won by the Orioles with a single run. This also shows that PointsBet offers competitive odds.

From the home page and every other page you visit, responsible gambling information can be found everywhere from the top to the bottom. With so much emphasis on gambling responsibly, you can tell how seriously PointsBet takes its role in the issue by helping to identify and prevent people from falling into the trap of problem gambling.

It has a number of tools available to help you as well, from setting your own deposit limits to prevent you from gambling more than you can afford to the site checking in with reality checks to make sure you’re ok and reminding you to take a break.

Overall, what PointsBet offers is a brilliant experience that includes generous bonuses and ongoing promotions, an excellent selection of betting markets and unique betting options, and competitive odds. Sure, there are a couple of things that could use a little polish to perfect it all, plus the introduction of some more payment methods. But with all the features and ongoing promotions that PointsBet Maryland is packing, it’s a fantastic sportsbook to use.