Pinnacle are a Caribbean based bookmaker located in Curacao an island in the Netherland Antilles. They have been operating for since 1998 and in a relatively short space of time have become one of the leading betting agencies globally. They are clearly the number 1 player on the American Sports market, turning over massive amounts on NBA, MLB & NFL due to their unparalleled low margins and attractive prices.

Pinnacle are licenced by the Netherland Antilles government who are also the regulating body of the gaming industry. They are a hugely successful bookmaker with a leading global reputation. The chance of them disappearing with your money is almost zero.

Opening an account is a simple process completed in minutes over the web. Deposits can be carried out via Credit Card, Netteller, WebMoney, Moneybookers and more. There are no Credit Card deposit fees as all deposits are treated as purchases and Pinnacle absorb any bank charges

The layout, navigation and some of the terminology is a little different to most Australian / European sites but is easy enough to find your way around and simple to operate once you become familiar with the layout.

This is where Pinnacle has a significant edge over the competition. They generally run both head to head and line markets at 102.5% which means you are receiving $1.95 for both sides based on a level market such as line bets. In our experience this is better than you will find anywhere globally and can have a significant impact on your ability to make a profit, especially if you are working to a strategy of high turnover & small margins. While you may find bookmakers who can match or better Pinnacles price on a particular match in our experience none will run consistently work within small operating margins and provide such generous odds on a consistent basis.

In terms of American and European sports Pinnacle offer a fantastic range of bet types and options. However Aussie Rules plays a relatively minor role at Pinnacle and bet types are restricted to Head to Head and Line betting as well as some futures markets. Multi betting is available and relatively simple to operate over the net.

If you require a "hobby" account with a multitude of exotic bet options on Aussie Rules then Pinnacle is not your best option. However if you are at all serious about making money from sports punting then a Pinnacle account is an absolute must. Their general service levels are excellent and in our view the prices offered are second to none. To open an account now click on the Pinnacle banner to the right and you will also receive a 10% opening deposit bonus (see Pinnacle conditions)