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Alaska is famous for its beautiful glaciers, dogsled racing, and polar icebergs. Besides, it’s the hotbed for sports like cross-country skiing, mountain climbing, snow driving, and back-country skiing. And the Alaskan Anchorage, Bucs, Wolverines, Arctic Rush, and Pioneer United FC are the state’s favorite teams.

Sports betting is now taking over as the countrywide favorite pastime activity, and Alaskans have shown interest. In fact, there are reports that Alaskan players who travel to other states to bet on sports spend $348 million per year. This is so despite its small population of 800,000 people. Such statistics have attracted the country’s top sportsbooks like PointsBet, which is popular for its high-risk high-reward PointsBetting format. Read through this article to get more insights into PointsBet sportsbook Alaska.

PointsBet is not legal in Alaska since sports betting is not yet legal in the state. Although it’s famous for its natural beauty, Alaska is very conservative in legalizing any gambling. However, there was a glimmer of hope in 2020 when a bill that’d have seen the creation of a state corporation to oversee the lottery was introduced to both the House and Senate. Gov. Mike Dunleavy had even shown some support for the bill before the COVID-19 pandemic halted its progress.

But with the current financial hit in the state, sports betting may soon get a go-ahead because it’ll bring in over $100 million yearly as taxes. Until then, Alaskan sports betting enthusiasts can only gamble on dog sledding, bingo, and daily fantasy sports. Note that dog sledding and bingo are only available when run by a charitable corporation.

How to register with PointsBet sportsbook in AK

PointsBet makes everything simple, and you can set up an account with them easily with the stepwise registration process. All you need to do is give your correct personal details and create your account details. Note that you must give your correct identification details for the process to be a success.

Here is a detailed guide on every step of the registration.

  1. Visit the PointsBet website or download the app: The mobile AK betting app is available for both Android and iOS devices in their app stores. So, download and launch the app or visit PointsBet’s official site via your desktop browser.
  2. Click “Sign Up” to get started: This is the red button on the top-right side of the site’s home page.
  3. Enter your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address: On the first step, choose your state (Alaska), enter a promo code if you have any, your full name, and your email. Next, select your title, enter your date of birth, the last four digits of your SSN, your phone number, and enter your home address. To improve your account security, click the enable Multi-Factor Authentication. Finally, choose a password, read, and agree to the terms and conditions and click the Join PointsBet button.
  4. Choose the deposit method that is most convenient for you: To do this, click on the drop-down menu at the top-right side of the home page and choose “Deposit Funds”. You’ll get a list of deposit methods you can choose from, including online banking, PayNearMe, PayPal, ACH/e-check, and credit/debit cards. So, choose one that suits you, enter an amount you’d like to deposit and follow the deposit process to the end.
  5. Your deposit needs to be confirmed: Once you complete your deposit request, the payment provider will verify and transfer the money into your PointsBet account. Luckily, all the bookie deposit methods offer instant transactions.
  6. Start betting: After they reflect your deposits on PointsBet, close the drop-down many and choose a sporting event. Then choose a bet type, enter a bet amount, and confirm your first bet.

Pros and cons of PointsBet sportsbook Alaska

PointsBet is a rare sportsbook brave enough to offer a unique way of betting (PointsBetting). Here, players’ profits or losses depend on the number of points their bets win or lose by. So, the more you get it right, the more your payout accumulates, likewise, to losses when you get it wrong. Beyond this, PointsBet welcomes new Alaska players with a massive risk-free bet, offers an array of lucrative recurring promotions, and sometimes above-standard spread lines. However, the bookie also has its own downsides. Let’s have a detailed look at the advantages and disadvantages of betting on PointsBet in Alaska.

Pros

  • Offers a unique form of spread betting: Its PointsBetting format is very rare and is potentially lucrative, unlike the traditional bet formats.
  • Live-streaming available: Although it’s limited to sporting events played at off-peak times like esports, table tennis, volleyball, soccer, and tennis, PointsBet’s live-streaming is one of a kind. It covers most of these sports and the videos are in high definition.
  • A lot of traditional wager options: On PointsBet, Alaska players bet not only on their state’s favorite sports but also on a myriad of other sports. You can choose from Europe’s soccer leagues and championships, America’s NBA, MLB, NFL, MLS, NHL, and NASCAR, among others.

Cons

  • Can lose more than the original wager: PointsBetting is an exciting but risky endeavor. If your prediction is correct, you’ll accumulate your payouts until the event ends. However, if the bet goes against you, you’ll accumulate losses until the event concludes. Thus, it’s a risky type of bet.

PoinstBet is live in a dozen states where sports betting is legal. In most of these states, players have praised the bookie for its futuristic mobile app, bonuses, market coverage, and responsive customer support. Consequently, it has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 on the Apple Store and 4.7 out of 5 on the Google Play Store.

Below are the states you can visit and have hands-on experience with what the AK sportsbook has for you.

  • Colorado: This is home to NFL’s Denver Broncos, NBA’s Denver Nuggets, MLB’s Colorado Rockies, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Rapids playing in the MLS. PontsBet offers exhaustive markets for these teams whenever they take part in an event. Thus, Colorado players can visit their teams’ stadia and place live bets as they watch the match events.
  • Illinois: PointsBet launched as the fourth sportsbook in Prairie State on September 12, 2020, and is now one of the best sportsbooks here. The state’s players often root for the Chicago Bears, the Bulls, Chicago Cubs, and the Blackhawks, among others.
  • Indiana: Since the launch of sports betting in September 2020, Indiana has seen 14 sportsbooks go live. One of them being PointsBet. the Hoosier State is also home to the good-performing NFL’s Indianapolis Colts and the NBA’s Indiana Pacers. So, players have their own teams to wager on PointsBet.
  • Iowa: Although it lacks teams playing in major leagues, Iowa players can wager on several collegiate sports alongside other leagues outside the state. In fact, you can place bets in person at PointsBet’s Catfish Bend Casino in Burlington.
  • Kansas: This is home to Sporting Kansas City, one of the best-performing MLS teams with two MLS cups. On PointsBet, players can place any type of soccer bet when the team takes part in an event.
  • Louisiana: Although sports betting is only months old here, it has attracted some of the best bookies including PointsBet which launched on September 22, 2022. The bookie brings the best mobile betting and generous bonuses to Louisiana players.
  • Michigan: The Great Lake State is home to Detroit Lions (NFL), Pistons (NBA), Tigers (MLB), and Detroit Red Wings (NHL). Luckily, all these teams have good performance records. Thus, are good choices when betting with PointsBet.
  • New Jersey: As the first state to legalize sports betting just after the strike down of PASPA, New Jersey is a famous sports betting hub. PointsBet launched here in 2019 and is now one of the best bookies. Players can wager on the state’s big teams like the New York Giants, Jets, New Jersey Devils, and New York Red Bulls.
  • New York: PointsBet is one of the 8 sportsbooks operating in New York and offers the most competitive odds, especially for the state’s teams. So, visit here and choose bets from Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees, and Islanders, among others.
  • Pennsylvania: This is another sports hotbed with teams playing in the country’s top five leagues. Also, sports betting is legal and PointsBet welcomes newcomers here with a tremendous amount of risk-free bet bonus. So, you can comfortably bet on the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Pittsburgh Penguins, among others.
  • Virginia: Launching in January 2021, sports betting in Virginia has exploded and now includes 13 sportsbooks, one of them being PointsBet. The bookie offers Virginia players a full range of sports to wager on, attractive welcome offers and recurring promos, and the best mobile betting app.
  • West Virginia: Although it lacks a retail sportsbook, PointsBet offers a variety of betting options in West Virginia. Here, players can choose from the state’s teams and college sports to major and minor leagues worldwide. So, you can visit West Virginia and have a feel of what PointsBet will bring to Alaskan players.

PointsBet sportsbook AK promos you may be able to get

As a promos-rich sportsbook, both new and existing players on PointsBet often get a variety of offers. Besides, it’s one of the few bookies which allows you to decide the type of offer you’ll like to use. So, what are these up for grab promos on the PointsBet sportsbook in Alaska?

  • Live free bets: As the name suggests, this is a free bet bonus you can use to bet on a qualifying live match. Belling on live matches is a new phenomenon in betting and it helps you to place on events as they unfold in real-time. So, the live free bets mean the bonuses you get to exclusively place live bets on PointsBet.
  • Early Payouts: Also known as early cashout, the early payout is where you settle your bet on PointsBet before the event concludes. It’s one of the best tools that help you to have control over your bets.
  • Random odds booster: PointsBet often increases your betting odds by a certain margin without you incurring any extra cost or risk. They do this with their odds booster which helps you get better payouts in case your bet win.
  • Name your bet: Since sports are full of action, there are many things to bet on. And PointsBet acknowledges this by allowing you to suggest what you’d like to bet on a certain sport via its “Name a Bet”. So, the promo allows you to make your own prediction in instances where such is not offered for betting on the sport’s bet types section.
  • No juice NFL lines: Juice is the amount sportsbooks charge for taking bets in any sporting event. Thus, the No Juice NFL lines mean PointsBet won’t charge you anything for accepting your NFL bet. Here, your $100 bet will result in a $200 payout, unlike the conventional bets where you must stake $110 to get $200 as a potential payout.

FAQ

Can you bet on Pointsbet in Alaska?

No, you can't. Sports betting is yet to be legalized in Alaska. Until then, PointsBet does not accept bets from the state's avid players. The oil-rich state only allows a few forms of gambling unlike in other 18 states where sports betting is legal. But the tune may soon change now that many states are setting legislation to legalize the pastime activity.

How can I reach Pointsbet AK customer support?

By contacting them through the live chat option, email, or Twitter. The live chat option is available on a 24/7 basis and is the quickest and most preferred contact method. Their email, service@pointsbet.com is your second option in case you need more explanation. Besides, their Twitter contact @PointsBetUSA is also fully operational and responsive.

How old do I need to be to place a bet at Pointsbet Alaska?

21 years old. This is the age requirement by both the federal government and most states, Alaska being one of them. PointsBet takes this into account and calculates your age once you enter your date of birth during registration. So, make sure you give the correct personal details for the process to be a success.

Is it safe to play at Pointsbet in Alaska?

Yes. PointsBet has a countrywide reputation for offering top-notch security. The Multi-Factor Authentication feature means no one will log into your account or carry out a transaction without your consent. Also, the bookie accepts the most secure payment methods. So, your security is a guarantee when betting on PointsBet in Alaska.