# PointsBet vs Dabble

> PointsBet is the better choice for most punters: it ranks second in our Australian ranking (8.6) to Dabble's fifth (7.8), with a $1 million maximum win against Dabble's $100,000, support 24/7 and a smaller ACMA penalty. Dabble is the pick for same-game multi fans who bet small, with up to 25 legs to PointsBet's 20, stakes from 1 cent and the best-rated iPhone app in our ranking.

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- Last updated: 2026-10-25 (re-checked when an operator changes its terms or a regulator or court acts)
- Author: SafeBet.ai Research Team (SafeBet.ai)
- PointsBet: #2 of 5 in [Best sports betting sites in Australia](https://safebet.ai/au/sports-betting/), 8.6/10 — review: https://safebet.ai/au/sports-betting/pointsbet-review/
- Dabble: #5 of 5 in [Best sports betting sites in Australia](https://safebet.ai/au/sports-betting/), 7.8/10 — review: https://safebet.ai/au/sports-betting/dabble-review/
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## Who should choose which

| Need | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory record | PointsBet | ACMA penalised PointsBet $500,800 in 2025 for 508 marketing messages to self-excluded people, finding no excluded customer could bet, and the NT fined it about $59,000 between 2023 and 2026. ACMA penalised Dabble $1,069,200 in 2026 for not closing 157 accounts of people registered with BetStop and for 839 messages to 165 self-excluded people. |
| Same-game multis | Dabble | Dabble's same-game multis take up to 25 legs and PointsBet's 2 to 20. But most of PointsBet's can be cashed out, while Dabble's cash out closes once the event starts, and Dabble pays at most $20,000 on a same-game multi. |
| Limits | PointsBet | PointsBet's maximum win is $1 million per bet; Dabble's is $100,000, or $20,000 on a same-game multi. Dabble takes stakes from 1 cent, PointsBet from $1. |
| Payments and payouts | PointsBet | PointsBet's PayID and PayTo deposits land within about a minute, and it says most withdrawals reach your bank within 30 minutes. Dabble's fast withdrawals typically arrive within minutes, but they stop overnight, until 8:30am AEST, and go by bank transfer only. Both start at $5. |
| Support | PointsBet | PointsBet answers by live chat and phone 24/7. Dabble's chat, email and phone are open from 8:30am to 8pm AEST Sunday to Wednesday and to 11pm Thursday to Saturday. |
| Apps | Dabble | Dabble is rated 4.68 on the Australian App Store and 4.4 on Google Play; PointsBet 4.56 and 3.3. |

## Scores (SafeBet.ai ratings, 0–10)

| Criterion (weight) | PointsBet | Dabble |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & safety (25%) | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Markets & features (20%) | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Odds & limits (15%) | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Payments & payouts (15%) | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| App & experience (15%) | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Support & responsible gambling (10%) | 10.0 | 6.5 |
| **Overall** | **8.6** | **7.8** |

## Key facts

| | PointsBet | Dabble |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | NT Wagering Commission; on ACMA's register | NT Wagering Commission; on ACMA's register |
| Sports | AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, MLB, EPL, racing & more | AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, MLB, esports, tennis, racing & more |
| Features | SGM (2–20 legs), SGM cash out, phone in-play; no streams found | SGM (up to 25 legs), Pick'em, cash out before the start |
| Max. payout | $1,000,000; min stake $1 | $100,000 (SGM $20,000); min stake $0.01 |
| Payments | Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayTo | Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, PayID |
| Payout speed | Usually within 30 minutes; up to 24 hours | Fast withdrawals typically within minutes, except overnight |
| Apps | iOS 4.56 · Android 3.3 | iOS 4.68 · Android 4.4 |

## Pros and cons

### PointsBet

- Pro: Most withdrawals within 30 minutes, and deposits by PayID and PayTo within a minute
- Pro: Same-game multis of 2 to 20 legs, most of which can be cashed out
- Pro: A published $1 million maximum win
- Pro: Chat and phone support around the clock
- Con: An ACMA penalty of $500,800 for marketing messages to self-excluded people
- Con: No live streams that we could find
- Con: An Android app rated 3.3, and no PayPal

### Dabble

- Pro: Same-game multis of up to 25 legs, the most in our ranking
- Pro: The best-rated iPhone app in our ranking (4.68)
- Pro: Every new customer is asked to set a deposit limit
- Pro: Fast withdrawals typically within minutes, from $5
- Con: An ACMA penalty of $1,069,200 in 2026 over customers registered with BetStop
- Con: Payouts capped at $100,000, and $20,000 on same-game multis
- Con: Support only until 8pm or 11pm, and no cash out once an event starts

## The key differences

PointsBet and Dabble are second and fifth in [our Australian betting ranking](https://safebet.ai/au/sports-betting/), and both are licensed by the Northern Territory Wagering Commission. Both are built around same-game multis; PointsBet pairs them with a much higher limit and help at any hour, while Dabble goes further on legs and has the better-rated app.

| | PointsBet | Dabble |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | NT Wagering Commission | NT Wagering Commission |
| Record since 2022 | ACMA $500,800 (2025); NT fines of about $59,000 | ACMA $1,069,200 (2026) |
| Max. payout | $1,000,000 per bet | $100,000; $20,000 on same-game multis |
| Minimum stake | $1 online | $0.01 online |
| Same-game multis | 2 to 20 legs; most can be cashed out | Up to 25 legs; cash out only before the start |
| Deposits | Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayTo, from $5 | Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, PayID, from $5 |
| Withdrawals | Usually within 30 minutes, from $5 | Typically within minutes, but not overnight, from $5 |
| Support | Chat and phone 24/7 | 8:30am–8pm AEST, to 11pm Thursday to Saturday |
| iOS app | 4.56 (14,650 ratings) | 4.68 (17,021 ratings) |
| Android app | 3.3 | 4.4 |

## Which should you choose?

- **Most punters:** [PointsBet](https://safebet.ai/au/sports-betting/pointsbet-review/), for its higher limit, fast withdrawals and 24/7 support.
- **Same-game multi fans who bet small:** [Dabble](https://safebet.ai/au/sports-betting/dabble-review/), with up to 25 legs and stakes from 1 cent.
- **Both:** whichever you choose, set a deposit limit when you sign up; BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, blocks you from both at once if you need a break.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is PointsBet or Dabble better?

PointsBet ranks second in our Australian ranking (8.6) and Dabble fifth (7.8). PointsBet wins on its record, limits, payments and support; Dabble on same-game multis and apps.

### Which allows more same-game multi legs?

Dabble, with up to 25 legs to PointsBet's 20. But Dabble pays out at most $20,000 on a same-game multi, and you can't cash one out once the event starts; PointsBet's maximum win is $1 million, and most of its same-game multis can be cashed out.

### Which pays out faster?

PointsBet says most withdrawals reach your bank within 30 minutes, though some take up to 24 hours. Dabble's fast withdrawals typically arrive within minutes, but they aren't available overnight, until 8:30am AEST; requests made then are processed by 3pm AEST.

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4. [Can I cash out my SGM?](https://support.pointsbet.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/10871275395599-Can-I-cash-out-my-SGM) — PointsBet, updated 2025-05-19
5. [How long do withdrawals take to come through?](https://support.pointsbet.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/5727485366031-How-long-do-withdrawals-take-to-come-through) — PointsBet, updated 2026-09-26
6. [How do I make a withdrawal?](https://support.pointsbet.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/360046722054-How-do-I-make-a-withdrawal) — PointsBet, updated 2026-09-26
7. [Get in touch with our Customer Support team](https://support.pointsbet.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/10870708453135-Get-in-touch-with-our-Customer-Support-team) — PointsBet, updated 2026-09-07
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