Pinnacle Sports Review

Pinnacle are a sportsbook that were established online some time ago and they have worked hard to make themselves accessible in some tricky territories. Australian punters can sign up here but as we know, an operator needs to do more than just make themselves available to the betting public.

Here then is a round up of Pinnacle Sports and their best offerings so you can then make your own decision as to whether to add them to your own portfolio of the best bookmakers.

Bonuses

The first point to note at Pinnacle Sports is the fact that the company does not issue a traditional welcome deal. Instead, they like to tell you in big bold letters on the very top of their home page that they offer the best odds for any market.

If you tested every single sports betting option you would certainly find that the prices at Pinnacle sports are strong and while they may not be out on their own every single time, there is certainly top value and a degree of validity in the bookmaker’s claim.

The same principle applies to ongoing offers and the lack of these is balanced by consistently good odds.

Sporting Markets

Compared with some other sportsbooks, the list of available markets at Pinnacle is fairly limited. Here’s what you can find here.

American Football, Aussie Rules, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Football, MMA, Tennis, Athletics, Crossfit, Formula One, Golf, Boxing, Rugby League, Rugby Union.

That really covers all the main sports so that’s a really positive aspect but there are no real niches here so, if you like chess, surfing and other obscure pastimes, you may have to look elsewhere.

There is, however, a strong emphasis on non-sporting options with eSports getting good coverage and there is a good set of entertainment punts too.

Pinnacle are certain that their prices are among the best around and while they don’t appear on the main comparison sites right now, some basic research seems to back that theory up.

Banking

A really positive aspect of Pinnacle’s operation is their list of funding options which is one of the best around. Not all of these will be accessible for Australian players but all of the main eWallets are here and you can also deposit to or withdraw from your Pinnacle sportsbook account using any of the main debit and credit cards.

Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard and Qiwi are also here and the operator has a link marked ‘payment options’ at the bottom of their webpage which outlines the choices that you have.

Customer Services

Pinnacle’s help section is also located at the bottom left of the home page and this starts with a list of ‘Common Problems’ – frequent and basic issues that keep cropping up that can be answered without the need to contact a customer support representative.

Beyond that there is a webform which is answered swiftly and comprehensively and while this is a fairly limited set of options, response time is good and you do get friendly and effective service here.

History and Licence

The very first digital bookmaker first came online in 1996 but Pinnacle weren’t far behind. Just two years later in 1998 they set up their website and they are coming up for a 20 year anniversary. That’s a long time in terms of the internet and it’s given the operator a great opportunity to build up trust and give themselves a respected name in the industry.

At the bottom of their home page you can read all about their Australian licence which is issued in the Northern Territory and that openness helps to build their trust levels even further.

Conclusion

Pinnacle say that they have the best odds with the lowest margins and while that is a very bold claim, they are certainly a competitive sportsbook with some of the best odds that we’ve seen for certain sports.

That sort of value is very important when you’re looking for someone to add to your busy gaming portfolio but there are other good reasons why you should consider signing up. There is good customer support here while the list of payment methods is one of the best around. Naturally the absence of a welcome offer may deter some punters but if you look beyond that, the value is here in some great prices on your favourite sports.

Pros (+)

  • Excellent prices all the time in a range of sporting markets
  • Fast and efficient service
  • Excellent set of funding options

Cons (-)

  • List of customer service options could also be expanded
  • Some customers may see the lack of a welcome offer as a negative point