PointsBet Sportsbook Kentucky – $1,000 Welcome Bonus

PointsBet Kentucky promo code October 2024

The welcome bonus at PointsBet offers new players up to five second-chance bets for up to $50 each. Your first bet of the day for the first five days after you sign up qualifies. For each of those bets that loses, you’ll receive a matching second-chance bet for up to $50, making for a theoretical maximum of $1,000 if each of your first bets for five days is for $50 or more and each one loses.

Maximizing the PointsBet sign-up bonus 

You can qualify for PointsBet’s welcome bonus of second-chance bets by logging into your account on the eligible days and making a fixed-odds wager using money you’ve deposited. The bonus will automatically apply; you don’t need to enter a code or opt in. Then, if your first wager of the day loses, PointsBet will issue a refund in the form of a bonus bet. If you place a wager with that bonus bet and win, you receive only the winnings from your wager, not the winnings plus the amount of your original bet.

For example, if you start your day with a $20 moneyline wager and it loses, you’ll receive a $20 bonus bet as a refund. The potential refund applies to your first bet for each of your first five days at PointsBet. Any second-chance bets you receive from this bonus expire seven days after PointsBet has issued them. Check the PointsBet site for the full terms and conditions.

When will PointsBet Sportsbook launch in Kentucky?

PointsBet is coming to Kentucky soon, though the sportsbook has not announced an official launch date. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill to legalize sports betting into law on March 31, and it will take effect on June 28. The state will then go through the process of codifying rules and licensing sportsbooks. It has set itself a deadline of six months after June 28, so if the state sticks to that, legal sports betting should launch no later than Dec. 28.

Getting started at PointsBet sports betting in Kentucky

It doesn’t take long to sign up at PointsBet. Head to the website from a link on this page, select the pink sign-up button, and you’ll arrive at the registration page. You’ll then need to enter your name, phone number, address, email, and part of your Social Security number so the sportsbook can verify your identity.

You don’t need to use a promo code to claim the welcome bonus at PointsBet, provided that you use a link on this page to sign up. Keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old and located in Kentucky to claim the bonus at PointsBet, with geolocation enabled if you’re betting from a mobile device.

PointsBet Sportsbook Kentucky app and rating

For users who prefer betting on a smartphone or tablet, PointsBet has an app for both iOS and Android devices (the app requires iOS 9 or later). The app has an average rating of 4.8/5 on the App Store and 4.6/5 on Google Play.

• Ease of logging in: 4.7/5. PointsBet lets you log in using face or fingerprint ID, which works reliably on all devices.
• Ease of placing bets: 4.8/5. PointsBet offers a “quick bet” option, easily navigable menus and a solid bet slip interface.
• Overall speed: 4.5/5. PointsBet stands out when it comes to app speed, with few reports of lags or glitches from existing customers.
• Parlays: 4.4/5. Click on “Start Parlay” and input your selections. Your bet slip also has a dedicated parlay tab.
• Same-game parlays: 4.8/5. Not only does PointsBet offer same-game parlays for a variety of sports, it also has a range of live SGP options.
• Overall: 4.7/5. PointsBet hasn’t taken any shortcuts with its app, and it shows. The sportsbook platform is among the best in the industry.

PointsBet Sportsbook vs. DraftKings Sportsbook

Kentucky bettors will have multiple online sportsbooks to choose from. For some comparison, here’s a side-by-side breakdown of PointsBet and one of the top options, DraftKings Sportsbook.

The sportsbooks both offer solid features and bonuses, and many Kentucky bettors may well sign up for accounts at PointsBet and DraftKings. While DraftKings offers a higher maximum welcome bonus, PointsBet offers more frequent KY sports betting promos for returning customers. Both have good mobile platforms, and one of the key differences is PointsBet’s trademark PointsBetting option, which you can only find at the sportsbook.

Live betting options at PointsBet Sportsbook 

PointsBet’s live betting strengths include one of the fastest apps among US sportsbooks and an impressive selection of live bets, including live same-game parlays. Its odds also update quickly, making PointsBet a solid spot for customers looking to place in-play bets.

And although it’s not related to live betting, the sportsbook also offers PointsBetting, a distinct feature that changes your potential wins and losses. Essentially, PointsBetting means your payout isn’t just based on whether your bet wins or loses. The margin by which it wins or loses also counts. The more your bet wins by, the more money you win; the more your bet loses by, the more money you lose.

For example, let’s say you placed a $10 PointsBetting wager that the Kentucky Wildcats versus Louisville Cardinals basketball game would go over 140 total points. If the final score was 80-65 for Kentucky (145 total points), your bet wins by five points. That means your payout is multiplied by five.

However, PointsBetting cuts both ways; if the score was 70-66 for Kentucky (136 total points), your bet would lose by four points, multiplying your loss by four. In this case, the rules of PointsBetting dictate that even though you only wagered $10, you end up losing $40.

Banking, customer service, and setting limits at PointsBet Sportsbook

How to add funds or cash out

PointsBet imposes a $5 minimum deposit, and payments process instantly (with the exception of bank transfers, which can take up to 24 hours). Here are the deposit methods at PointsBet:

• Credit card
• Debit card
• Bank transfer
• PayPal
• E-check

You can use all of the above methods for withdrawing funds, but note that the minimum withdrawal is $10, and withdrawals can take up to five days to process.

How to contact PointsBet customer service

If you need assistance at PointsBet, you can choose from the following:

• 24/7 live chat (on the PointsBet site or app)
• Email ([email protected])
• Twitter (@PointsBetHelp)

PointsBet does not have a phone number for customer assistance.

How to set limits at PointsBet online sportsbook

Under the responsible gambling section of the PointsBet website, you’ll find a few options that you can use to set limits on your activity at the sportsbook. This includes limiting the amount of money you can deposit, how much you can wager and how much time you spend on the sportsbook.

You can also set a “cool-off” period of time between your deposits or wagers.

If you want to take a break from gambling, you can add yourself to a self-exclusion list. If you think you are developing a gambling problem, call the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-426-2537 (1-800-GAMBLER).

PointsBet in-person betting locations and partnerships

PointsBet has secured a number of partnership agreements since it first arrived in the United States, including a flagship TV deal with NBC Sports. It also has agreements with major franchises in multiple states, including the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Pistons, Denver Nuggets, and Detroit Red Wings.

At this time, PointsBet has not partnered with any teams or organizations in Kentucky, and it does not offer any in-person betting locations in the state. However, this may change in the future as PointsBet continues to establish itself.