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How to submit a complaint with PointsBet
Before you contact PointsBet, collect the details that help support resolve your issue faster. This usually includes your account email or username, the bet slip or transaction reference, dates and times, and any screenshots or emails that show what happened.
You can lodge a complaint using PointsBet’s official support channels:
- Live Chat (often the quickest): Use the PointsBet Support Centre and start Live Chat for real-time help, including weekends and public holidays.
- Phone: Call PointsBet customer service on 13 72 38 (13 PBET) and ask the agent to log your issue as a complaint if you want it formally recorded.
- Email: Send a detailed email to support@pointsbet.com and include your key references and evidence as attachments if needed.
When you submit your complaint, start with a one-sentence summary of the issue, then include a short timeline and the outcome you want (for example, a payout, a correction, a refund, or a clear explanation). Ask for a ticket number or confirmation so you can follow up easily.
Once PointsBet receives your complaint, it is logged and tracked so it can be investigated and resolved.
- Acknowledgement and tracking: If you contact PointsBet by email or support request, you will generally receive a ticket that confirms your complaint has been recorded.
- Investigation: The relevant team reviews the details, which may include bet settlement logs, payment processing status, and account verification checks, depending on the issue type.
- Resolution timeframe: PointsBet’s terms state they will endeavour to provide a final response to a dispute or complaint within 21 days.
- Written outcome: You should expect the outcome to be communicated clearly, usually in writing (for example by email), explaining what action was taken or why a decision was reached.
If you are not receiving updates within the timeframe you were given, follow up with your ticket number and request a status update.
Common complaints against PointsBet
Many complaints about online wagering providers fall into a few repeat categories. These are common themes consumers raise with PointsBet and similar bookmakers:
- Withdrawal delays, especially where identity checks or additional verification are required.
- Account suspensions or restrictions, including temporary holds during security or compliance reviews.
- App or website technical issues, such as errors placing bets, pages not loading, or features not working as expected.
- Bet settlement delays or grading errors, including late settlement or outcomes that appear inconsistent with the event result.
- Promotion and bonus disputes, such as missing bonus credits or confusion about eligibility conditions.
- Customer service concerns, where people feel they received a generic response or the issue was not addressed in full.
If you can name the category upfront (for example, “withdrawal pending” or “bet settlement error”), support can route your complaint faster.
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How other consumers PointsBet complaints got resolved
Withdrawal delayed due to verification: A customer reported that a withdrawal was pending longer than expected. After PointsBet confirmed additional verification was required, the customer provided the requested documents and the withdrawal was processed once the checks were completed.
Account review and reinstatement: A customer reported they could not access their account after it was flagged for review. After the customer confirmed their identity and PointsBet completed the checks, the customer regained access and received a clear explanation of what triggered the review.
Bet settlement corrected after escalation: A customer reported that a bet was graded incorrectly and provided the bet reference and the event outcome. After review by the relevant team, the settlement was corrected and the winnings were credited.
If you are unhappy with the initial outcome, you can escalate in a structured way:
- Ask for internal review: Tell PointsBet support you want the complaint reviewed by a senior team member or manager. Provide your ticket number, restate the key facts, and explain what you believe was missed.
- Request the basis of the decision: If PointsBet denies the complaint, ask them to point to the relevant rule or evidence they relied on. This helps you respond clearly and reduces circular back-and-forth.
- Keep a record: Save emails, chat transcripts, screenshots, and the ticket number. These records are important if you need to escalate externally.
If you have made every reasonable effort to resolve the issue directly with PointsBet and you are still unhappy, the Northern Territory regulator pathway is the main external escalation route for disputes with NT-licensed wagering operators.
- Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission: The NT Government explains you should first try to resolve the complaint with the bookmaker. If unresolved, you may be able to refer the complaint to the Commission. Complaints must generally be submitted within 14 days of becoming aware of the issue, and no later than 2 years after it occurred.
For advertising or spam-related complaints connected to gambling messages, ACMA provides official complaint pathways:
- ACMA interactive gambling complaint form (includes options for gambling spam and gambling ads): https://www.acma.gov.au/interactive-gambling-complaint-form
If your concern relates to broader consumer conduct (for example, misleading promotions at scale), you can also report the issue through the ACCC. This is generally not a direct pathway to resolve an individual bet dispute, but it can be relevant for systemic issues:
- ACCC contact and reporting: https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/contact-us-or-report-an-issue
- PointsBet Support Centre (contact options and help articles)
https://support.pointsbet.com.au/hc/en-au - PointsBet “Submit a request” (support ticket form and access to Live Chat)
https://support.pointsbet.com.au/hc/en-au/requests/new - PointsBet support email details (official support email guidance)
https://support.pointsbet.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/11029602165647-What-is-PointsBet-s-email-address - PointsBet Australia Terms & Conditions (includes dispute/complaints response statement)
https://pointsbet.com.au/terms-and-conditions - NT Government: Complain about a sports bookmaker or betting exchange operator
https://nt.gov.au/industry/gambling/gambling/complain-about-a-bookmaker-or-betting-exchange-operator - ACMA: Interactive gambling complaint form
https://www.acma.gov.au/interactive-gambling-complaint-form - ACCC: Contact or report an issue
https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/contact-us-or-report-an-issue - Gambling Help Online (support)
https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/
PointsBet Complaints FAQs
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