Pinnacle Sportsbook Review

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Pinnacle Sportsbook does not provide bonuses or promotional offers that are typical at most Canadian sportsbooks. Instead, Pinnacle has chosen a model that reduces the Vig on a substantial number of markets.

The sportsbook claims to guarantee the lowest profit margin of all Canadian sportsbooks.

We will do an odds comparison a little later in this review to present how Pinnacle stacks up against the competition.

Pinnacle Sportsbook is available across Canada. However, due to provincial regulations in Ontario, Pinnacle has a different website than the rest of Canada. 

• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Ontario (Pinnacle Ontario)
• Quebec
• Newfoundland/Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Prince Edward Island
• Yukon
• Nunavut
• Northwest Territories

Follow these steps to sign up at Pinnacle Sportsbook in Canada:

1. Set Up Your Account Preferences:
   1. Select your country and preferred currency.
   2. Provide your email address and create a password.
2. Complete Personal Details:
   1. Enter your first and last name.
   2. Provide your date of birth, phone number, and residential address.
3. Secure Your Account:
   1. Choose a security question and supply your answer for future account verification.
4. Enter Promotional Information:
   1. Input any applicable promo code.
   2. Indicate if you wish to receive marketing materials.
5. Agree to the Terms:
   1. Review the Terms and Conditions and check the box to confirm your agreement.
6. Finalize Your Registration:
   1. Click the "Create Account" button to complete the sign-up process.

Pinnacle does not offer dedicated mobile apps in Canada. Instead, both Ontario and other provinces can access Pinnacle Sports via a mobile web browser. Location services must be enabled for legal sports betting. The Pinnacle website provides features for online sports betting, including live betting and an odds calculator for analyzing sports odds across major sports markets such as NFL, NBA, baseball, and hockey. Users with a Pinnacle account can place various types of bets—from parlay bets to arbitrage betting—with a minimum bet amount specified for each wager. The platform also supports features like the NBA bracket challenge and offers access to casino games. Pinnacle operates as a premier international sportsbook, regulated by authorities such as the Malta Gaming Authority, ensuring that its dynamic odds and betting calculators are designed within a framework intended to ensure fair play. Customer support is available for both desktop and mobile users, providing assistance for online sports betting enthusiasts who rely on tools like the odds calculator to analyze odds and develop their betting strategy.

At Pinnacle Sports, bettors can choose from various markets across all leagues and competitions. Here are some of the most popular sports betting markets that can be found at Pinnacle Sportsbook:

Pinnacle is a premier international sportsbook known for offering competitive odds in sports betting. A notable feature is its reduced vig—a lower bookmaker margin than many other betting sites. Reduced vig is important because the odds represent a closer approximation of the true probability, which can be analyzed using betting and odds calculators.

In Canada, Pinnacle presents its odds in decimal format by default. Bettors with a Pinnacle account can also toggle to American or fractional odds, accommodating the preferences of online sports betting enthusiasts. This format is used across major sports markets, including NFL betting, NBA odds, baseball odds, hockey odds, and other types of bets, such as parlay bets and arbitrage betting.

How Pinnacles Competitive Odds Compare

We compared Pinnacle's odds to those of three other most popular bookmakers serving the Canadian market. It is obvious that Pinnacle's "reduced juice" gives bettors a bit more value on several wagers. The following table compares the actual odds from an NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Calgary Flames on March 18, 2025:

Value Analysis and Payout Examples:

For a $100 bet on the Toronto Maple Leafs Winning:

• Pinnacle: At odds of 1.495, a $100 bet returns approximately $149.50.
• Stake Sportsbook: At odds of 1.47, the payout is around $147.
• LeoVegas Sportsbook: With odds of 1.47, the return is similarly about $147.
• Sports Interaction: At odds of 1.48, the payout is approximately $148.

For a $100 bet on the Calgary Flames Winning :

• Pinnacle: With odds of 2.760, a $100 wager returns roughly $276.
• Stake Sportsbook: At odds of 2.65, the payout is about $265.
• LeoVegas Sportsbook: At odds of 2.70, a $100 bet returns around $270.
• Sports Interaction: Also, with odds of 2.70, the payout is approximately $270.

Pinnacle provides the most value in this market by offering higher odds for both outcomes. This means that a bettor placing a $100 wager would receive a larger payout at Pinnacle compared to the other sportsbooks, making it the preferred option from a value perspective.

Before presenting Pinnacle's payment options, separating Pinnacle in Ontario and Pinnacle in the rest of Canada is important. Due to Provincial regulations in Ontario, Pinnacle does not offer cryptocurrency deposits or withdrawals. However, Bitcoin, LiteCoin, and Tether are accepted in the rest of Canada. 
The following table will present the payment options for both sportsbooks

Name	Deposit			Withdraw
	Time	Min	Fee	Time	Max	Fee
Bitcoin	0-1 day	$5	0%	0-1 day	$2	N/A
Interac	0-1 day	$5	0.1%	1-3 days	$3000	0.1%
Litecoin	0-1 day	$5	0%	0-1 day	$5	N/A
Mastercard	0-1 day	$1	2%	2-7 days	$50000	2%
MuchBetter	0-1 day	$10	0%	1-3 days	$2000	1%
NETELLER	0-1 day	$10	0%	1-3 days	$10000	2.5%
Neo Surf	0-1 day	$10	0%	N/A	N/A	N/A
paysafecard	0-2 days	$10	3.9%	N/A	N/A	N/A
VISA	0-1 day	$1	2%	2-7 days	$50000	2%
Skrill	0-1 day	$10	1%	2-5 days	$20000	3.49%

There are several ways to contact a Pinnacle customer support representative. The sportsbook provides live chat assistance 24/7, accepts emails, and is active on social media, where many Pinnacle customers reach out to the support team. That being said, we tested the responsiveness, professionalism, and overall user experience to better understand what to expect.

We reached out for Live Chat support four different times over a two-day period, and each interaction was, on average, far slower than other sportsbooks:

Contacting the Pinnacle customer support team did take a lot of time, but once they joined the chat, they were knowledgeable, patient, and empathetic (we staged ourselves as new bettors). 

Pinnacle Online Casino features a library of over 1000 games. The collection includes popular titles, new releases, Crash and Instant games, a variety of SLOTS including Megaways, as well as table games like Blackjack and Roulette. Additionally, the casino offers other games and Virtual Sports options. Games are provided by

• PlaynGO
• Hacksaw
• Spribe
• Evoplay_Entertainment
• Galaxsys
• SmartSoft
• Onlyplay
• OneXTwoGaming
• Kiron
• Aviatrix

Unlike Pinnacle sports betting, Pinnacle Casino does provide promotions and bonuses, including a new player bonus, competitions between players, and more.

Finding Pinnacle's responsible gambling section was not as easy as other sports betting platforms. The link to the dedicated section on responsible gambling is at the bottom of the screen. Once bettors find the page, there are several tools and resources to help implement safer play. 
Responsible Gambling Tools and Resources

Pinnacle provides a suite of responsible gambling tools and resources designed to help users manage their betting activities. The platform emphasizes awareness of the risks associated with gambling and offers the following measures:

• Self-Assessment:
  • Tools such as Pinnacle’s self-assessment and GamCare’s self-assessment are available to help users evaluate their gambling habits.
• Support Services:
  • For those seeking professional assistance, access to external organizations (e.g., GamCare, Gambling Therapy, Gordon Moody, Bet Blocker) is provided.
• Underage Gambling/Parental Control:
  • Measures are in place to prevent underage gambling, including mandatory proof of age and account suspension until verification. Internet filters (such as Bet Blocker, SafeToNet, Netnanny, and Netmom) are recommended for parental control.
• Deposit Limit:
  • Users can set a deposit limit for daily, weekly, or monthly periods. The system will block deposits that exceed the established limit, with adjustments subject to a 24-hour cooling-off period for increases or changes.
• Betting calculators odds calculator:
  • Calculate the amount of money on a winning bet. Good tools for comparing online sports betting sites.
• Risk Limit:
  • A risk limit can be imposed to cap the bet amount over a chosen period. Requests to change or remove the risk limit must be submitted to Customer Service and are subject to a cooling-off period.
• Session Limit:
  • Session time limits can be set to restrict the total time spent logged into the account, with automatic logouts once the limit is reached.
• Self-Exclusion and Deactivation:
  • For users needing a break from gambling, self-exclusion allows for temporary or permanent account closure. Alternatively, account deactivation is available for those not at risk of addiction who still wish to take a break.

Pinnacle Sportsbook uses a variety of security tools and encryption to keep user data safe. It is important to mention that for players outside of Ontario that choose to use cryptocurrencies on Pinnacle, there are inherent risks when using crypto. 
Be sure you do not click on any links to connect your wallet and never give up your seedphrase.