Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CTBAPI?
CTBAPI is an account-opening and support service for online sports betting. It arranges access to established third-party betting platforms — Pinnacle (ps3838.com) for soccer, CITIbet for horse racing, and Great Wall (ct88.net) for Chinese-language customers — and handles account setup and funding around them.
Is CTBAPI a bookmaker?
No. CTBAPI does not hold a bookmaker's licence, set odds, accept bets, settle bets, or operate a casino. Bets are placed on the underlying betting platform, and that platform's terms govern them. CTBAPI is the layer that gets a customer onto the platform and supports them afterwards.
Which betting platforms does CTBAPI cover?
CTBAPI covers three platforms: Pinnacle (ps3838.com) for soccer and general sports, CITIbet for horse racing, and Great Wall (长城 / ct88.net), which is offered primarily to Chinese-language customers.
What is Pinnacle (ps3838.com)?
Pinnacle is a sports betting operator known for low margins, high betting limits, and a stated policy of accepting winning customers rather than restricting them. It funds this with a high-volume, low-margin model. ps3838.com is the domain Pinnacle serves to much of the Asian market.
What is CITIbet?
CITIbet is a horse racing betting exchange widely used for Hong Kong racing. On an exchange, customers bet against each other rather than against a bookmaker, and the operator takes a commission on net winnings instead of building a margin into the odds.
How do I open a betting account through CTBAPI?
Opening an account starts with the get-started form at ctbapi.com/get-started, which asks for a name, phone number and preferred contact method. The CTBAPI team then follows up on the chosen channel — Telegram, WhatsApp or WeChat — to complete setup. Customers who prefer to skip the form can message @ctbapi on Telegram directly.
How are CTBAPI accounts funded?
CTBAPI accounts are funded and settled in USDT, a US-dollar stablecoin. Because USDT exists on several blockchains with different fees and speeds, customers should confirm the correct deposit network and address with CTBAPI support before sending any transfer — a stablecoin sent on the wrong network can be unrecoverable.
Does CTBAPI sell betting tips or guaranteed-win systems?
No. CTBAPI does not sell tipping services, predictions, or systems of any kind. No gambling system can guarantee a profit, and anyone promising guaranteed winnings is being dishonest.
What languages is CTBAPI support available in?
CTBAPI support is available in English and Chinese. Chinese-language customers are served through the ctbapi.com/cn page and through WeChat, and the team is familiar with the arbitrage and follow-betting vocabulary used in that market (打水, 扫货, 挂马, 跟单).
Is online gambling legal in mainland China?
No. Gambling is illegal in mainland China, including online gambling, and the restriction is actively enforced. The Chinese-language pages on this site are intended for Chinese-speaking customers located outside mainland China, in jurisdictions where online betting is permitted.
How do I close my account or take a break from betting?
A customer can close a CTBAPI account at any time by messaging @ctbapi on Telegram; the request is actioned without a retention offer. Most betting platforms also provide deposit limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion in their own account settings. Free confidential support services by country are listed on our responsible gambling page.
Still stuck? Contact us — Telegram is fastest. If you are new to these platforms, the guides explain Asian handicap betting, Pinnacle, CITIbet, USDT deposits and comparing odds across platforms.