Free bets are by far the most popular method that online bookmakers or sportsbooks as they are commonly referred to, use to attract new customers. Generally a 100% matched free bet is offered when you deposit and place a bet that meets the criteria of the offer. On settlement of your bet the free bet token is usually added to your account with no claim to submit.
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Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365.
Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.
New UK & NI customers only. promo code ‘SPORTS60’. Deposit & place first sports bet of £10+ in one bet transaction, at odds of Evens (2.0) +. settled within 60 days. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Max 60 Free Spins on Justice League Comics. 7-day expiry.Full T&Cs apply.
18+ begambleaware.org. New customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first bet loses. Wagering requirements: sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 35x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. No deposit required for NI customers. Call 08081699314 to claim. Full T&Cs apply. #AD
18+. Play safe. New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply.
18+. UK+IRE only. Min first bet £5 at odds 1/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg. £20 credited as 4 x £5 free bets. Not valid with Cash Out. Free bet valid for 4 days. Free bet stake not returned. T&Cs apply.
18+ New Customers only. Deposit, opt in and place a £5 qualifying bet at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 2x £10 Free Sports Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00 or greater, expires in 7 days. Plus a £10 Game Show Bonus, selected games, wager 40x to withdraw a max of £250. T&Cs Apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.
*18+. UK Customers (Excluding NI) only. Cash stakes only. Min £10 stake required for initial £5 free bet. Min odds ½. Max £25 in free bets. Subsequent free bets equal 50% average of each 3 qualifying bets. 13 bets required to receive full £25 free bet. Qualifying bet must be placed within 30 days of opening account. Cashed out bets will not qualify towards your average stake. One free bet offer per customer, household or IP address only. Free bet expires after 7 days. Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply
New UK & NI customers only. 18+. Promo period from 09:00 07/03/19 until 17:30 12/03/19. Register using the promo code CHELT40a and place first bet of at least £10 (odds evens or greater) on any Day 1 Cheltenham race. (Race Winner or E/W market only). £20 Free Bet credited before 12pm 13/03/19 and a £10 Free Bet before 12pm on 14/03/19 & 15/03/19. Free Bets expire after 7 days. E-Wallet & Prepaid Card restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Full T&Cs Apply.
Although the free bet is by far the most popular bonus offered to new sportsbook customers there are on occasion other attractive offers that are worth taking up. Here’s a few that are worth a second glance..
Introductory Free Bet
Usually comes in the form of a 100% match of anywhere between £10 & £200. You will be required to stake your deposit amount on a selection that has minimum odds e.g. Evens (2.0) or greater (this can vary with different sportsbooks so do check T&Cs). Once your bet is settled the free bet is usually added to your account. Depending on the individual offer you may be required to play through the free bet a number of times before it is eligible for withdrawal.
Risk Free Bet
Similar to a free bet this type of offer allows you to place your initial deposit amount as a bet to a maximum amount (usually £25). If your selection loses then the funds are refunded to you, so win or lose it’s a win – win situation all round.
Double Odds
Rather than offering a cash amount, double the odds are offered exclusively to New Players on a particular market. If you happen to be attracted by this opportunity then do your sums as it can be more beneficial than taking a free bet offer. There’s nothing like getting paid out at 4/1 on a 2/1 shot!
Reload Bonus
Not as common as free bets but worth consideration when choosing which sportsbook to join. As the name suggests you’ll get a bonus of up to 20% added to your deposit as an existing customer – these are great additions for the regular bettor and are a reward for loyalty.
