Knowledge Base

How do I calculate betting margins?
If you're new to betting, you should learn how to calculate betting margins. This article explains what betting margins are, highlights why Pinnacle offer the best value and teaches you how to calculate betting margins.

What are the different odds formats available?
Read this help article to understand the differences between the odds formats you can bet with at Pinnacle. Understand the disparity between decimal odds and American odds, to give you a better understanding of betting.

Placing your first bet at Pinnacle
If you are new to Pinnacle, or online betting, the following instructions will guide you through the simple process of placing your first bet.

Learn about payment options
Many bettors overlook the practical implications of funding an account, so we are here to help with some useful hints on picking a payment method.

Try the "Asian View" for faster betting
Try the new 'Asian View' betting experience, which provides features that many players - especially live soccer & tennis bettors - may find enhance their betting experience.

Parlays, accumulators & combi bets
Parlays, accumulators and combi-bets allow you to bet on multiple outcomes for different events, multiplying the potential rewards. We look at how parlays can pay off & what their drawbacks are.

Having problems accessing the site from Russia?
Are you having problems accessing the site from Russia? Try these solutions:

Changes to payment rules (April 9th, 2014)
You may have heard about recent changes to our payment process rules. The details of the change are available in section 30 of our General Rules, but we wanted to take this opportunity to specifically address some of the concerns customers have raised.

Improving the bet placement process
Betting with the best online bookmaker just got easier, as Pinnacle has streamlined the betting process for when odds change between selecting and placing a bet. This much-requested feature means that it’s now even quicker to place a bet, with less to get in the way of you and your wager.

Pinnacle on Twitter
Our social media manager explains how your feedback has helped us improve @PinnacleSports to enhance your betting experience, and why – if you aren’t already – you should be following us to be the first to hear crucial odds movements for events like Wimbledon and the Confederations Cup.