{"id":11,"date":"2017-07-05T17:14:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T17:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukgamblingsites.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2023-05-23T08:07:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T08:07:10","slug":"free-bets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukgamblingsites.com\/offers\/free-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Bet Offers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"freeThis page is for those of you who want to quickly compare the free bet offers and betting bonuses from the bookmakers that we list and recommend.<\/p>\n

The free bets listed in the table below are pretty much the same as the ones on the main betting bonuses page, just displayed in a way that makes comparison easier since there are no casino offers mixed in.<\/p>\n

If you’re mainly interested in casino games then you might want to head on over to our casino bonuses<\/a> page which lists sign up offers that are specific to the casino section of the betting sites.<\/p>\n

This page is specifically about sports betting sign up offers.<\/p>\n

Best Free Bets From UK Betting Sites<\/h2>\n

\r\nPlease bet responsibly. For help and advice on problem gambling visit begambleaware.org<\/a> or gamstop<\/a>.\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n \"Betfred\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Bet \u00a310 & Get \u00a350 in Bonuses\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Claim<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n New customers only. Register (excl. 13\/04\/24) with WELCOME50. First bet \u00a310+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get Free Bets: \u00a320 In-Play, \u00a320 Acca & 50 x \u00a30.20 (\u00a310) Free Spins on Fishin\u2019 Frenzy within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. #ad\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \"ladbrokes\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Bet \u00a35 Get \u00a320 in Free Bets\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Claim<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n 18+ New UK+IRE Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first 5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1\/2 = 4x 5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cashout, restrictions + T&Cs apply. #ad\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \"Coral\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Bet \u00a35 Get \u00a320\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Claim<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n 18+. UK+IRE only. Min first bet \u00a35 at odds 1\/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg. \u00a320 credited as 4 x \u00a35 free bets. Not valid with Cash Out. Free bet valid for 4 days. Free bet stake not returned. T&Cs apply. #ad\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \"betvictor\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Bet \u00a310 Get \u00a330 In Bonuses\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Claim<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n 18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet \u00a310\u202fat odds 2.00+ within 7 days, no cashout. Get 6x \u00a35 Free Bets,\u202fset events at odds 2.00+. 7 day bonus expiry. Debit Card \/ Apple Pay payments only. Click for T&Cs. Please Gamble Responsibly. #ad\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \"bet365\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Bet \u00a310 & Get \u00a330 in Free Bets\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Claim<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Bet \u00a310 & Get \u00a330 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365.Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are 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. Registration required. #ad\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \"10bet\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n \u00a350 Welcome Bonus\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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\r\n Claim<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n New bettors; Code PLAY10; Wager deposit & bonus 8x; Max qualifying bet stake=initial bonus; Valid 60 days; Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply; T&C apply; 18+ #ad\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n

Terms and conditions apply, new customers only. Refer to the bookmakers website for full details.<\/em><\/p>\n

Free Bets Explained<\/h2>\n

\"Free<\/p>\n

Free bets are offered by bookmakers as a method of marketing and promotion to encourage new customers to give them a try.<\/p>\n

The bookmakers might lose money on free bets but they are a highly effective way of attracting new gamblers and work in the same way as a supermarket loss-leader \u2013 a product the supermarket uses to get people through the door to do their shopping, but on which they actually make a loss, the idea being that shoppers spend more on other products while inside which cancels out that loss.<\/p>\n

The bookmakers hope and expect that enough people will like and enjoy their product and come back as regular punters to compensate for the ones who will come for the free bet but then leave for ever.<\/p>\n

Of course, there is no obligation to use a bookmaker beyond the free bet. They have created the freebie as a promotion and chosen to offer it knowing the risks. It is up to them to convince their potential customers of the merit of their sports betting products and to convert them into loyal patrons but if you want to take a free bet and move on that\u2019s your prerogative.<\/p>\n

That said, few free bets and bonuses are truly free and most require you to risk some of your own funds at some stage. Moreover, all free bets have terms and conditions attached which must be fulfilled in order to gain the free bet and then to subsequently withdraw any winnings, and those winnings will almost certainly be capped too.<\/p>\n

Here we take a brief look at the main types of free bets and the different terms likely to be attached to then.<\/p>\n

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  • Matched Bet<\/strong> \u2013 This is a bonus bet token that is given after you have place a qualifying bet. So if you sign up, deposit and place a bet of \u00a325, then you receive a \u00a325 free bet token once your original bet has been settled. Most matched bets do not come with any additional wagering requirements. (This is not the same as ‘matched betting’ which you may have heard of.)<\/li>\n
  • Money Back Bet<\/strong> \u2013 Similar to a matched bet except that you only receive your free bet token if your original bet loses. So despite the fact that a \u2018money back’ bet sounds fantastic, they\u2019re actually not as good as traditional matched bets. Like matched bets, the winnings from most money back bets are immediately withdrawable with no further playthrough or turnover requirements.<\/li>\n
  • Deposit Bonuses<\/strong> \u2013 A deposit bonus is very much like a casino bonus in that you sign up, make a deposit and receive some bonus cash in your account. It might be ‘Deposit \u00a310 get \u00a330 of free bets’. You can then use this bonus money to bet as you wish. Like casino bonuses, they often come with a set playthrough requirement so that you can\u2019t just receive the bonus and immediately withdraw it. This turnover tends to be much lower than you\u2019d find at a casino though \u2013 expect to see something in the region of 4 \u2013 10 times at a decent betting site.<\/li>\n
  • Enhanced Odds –<\/strong> These are sometimes used as sign up offers and sometimes as regular customer offers. A market will be offered at astronomically high odds relative to what they should be, but any winning bets on that market will be paid out as free bet tokens rather than as cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    There are a couple of other things you should take into account when looking at a betting bonus.<\/p>\n

    First, most qualifying bets as well as the free bet tokens require you to place bets at a minimum odds. This is usually evens or better (2.0 in decimal) or sometimes 1\/2 (1.5 in decimal). This is to stop you placing your qualifying bets on events or outcomes that are priced super short, like on Manchester United to beat Grimsby Town reserves, for instance.<\/p>\n

    Secondly, different betting sites treat their free bet tokens in different ways. Some will give you the value of the free bet\u2019s stake along with your winnings (known as \u2018stake returned\u2019) meaning that if you have a \u00a310 free bet token and it wins at odds of 2\/1, you will receive \u00a330 back \u2013 just like you would if you had placed the bet with \u00a310 of your own money (\u00a320 winnings + \u00a310 stake).<\/p>\n

    Other betting sites only pay you the winnings (known as \u2018stake not returned\u2019) \u2013 so if you placed a \u00a310 free bet that wins at 2\/1, then you would receive \u00a320 back (\u00a320 winnings only and not the \u00a310 stake). This is by far the more common offer for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n

    In case you were wondering, deposit bonuses are usually withdrawable once you have met the turnover requirements.<\/p>\n

    That\u2019s pretty much all you need to know about betting bonuses \u2013 so have fun, and if you place a few bets then cross your fingers that your picks come in. Just be sensible and never bet with money you can\u2019t afford to lose.<\/p>\n

    Checklist: Things to Look Out For<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"FreeThere will be pages of terms and conditions with any offer or promotion at a bookies website.<\/p>\n

    It’s always best to read through them all, but a few key things to look out for to ensure that you fully understand the terms you are agreeing to, and any limitations attached, include:<\/p>\n

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    • Are there minimum odds attached to the free bet and\/or the qualifying bet?<\/li>\n
    • Do you have to wager a certain amount before any winnings can be withdrawn?<\/li>\n
    • Is the stake returned or not returned with your free bet?<\/li>\n
    • Are any sports, markets or types of bet excluded from the free bet?<\/li>\n
    • Are there any geographic restrictions? Is the free bet available to people in your country?<\/li>\n
    • Are there any time limits, for example from joining to claiming the free bet or from the free bet being added to when it expires?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What are Wagering Requirements or Play Through?<\/h2>\n

      \"Wagering<\/p>\n

      Although more common in the online casino industry, they do crop up with online betting too.<\/p>\n

      It’s basically a way for the gambling company to reduce their exposure by making the punter jump through hoops and risk their bonus money a certain number of times before any winnings become theirs.<\/p>\n

      An example might be a \u00a310 free bet which must be wagered 4 times (so it might say ‘minimum 4x wagering’) before any winnings from that \u00a310 can be withdrawn as cash.<\/p>\n

      Since the company are giving away the bet for free, they are risking having to pay out at whatever odds your chosen market is offered at, but stand to gain nothing in return if you lose.<\/p>\n

      So if you put that \u00a310 free bet on a 10\/1 shot and it comes in, you would in theory be \u00a3100 up, but you would need to wager another \u00a330 to meet wagering requirements. So you might make three more \u00a310 bets, win one at evens and lose the other two.<\/p>\n

      That would clear your wagering and return you \u00a310 from the winning bet plus the \u00a310 stake back, but lose you \u00a320 from the two bets that lost, so you would end up with \u00a390 withdrawable cash.<\/p>\n

      The higher the wagering requirements the less likely it is you will ever get hold of any winnings from the free bet, so low wagering requirements are better, but no wagering requirements are better still.<\/p>\n

      Can I Claim a Free Bet Sign Up Offer More Than Once?<\/h2>\n

      \"ClaimIt’s a one time thing unfortunately.<\/p>\n

      When you sign up to an online bookmaker, you have to give them your personal details such as name and address etc., as well as some form of identification.<\/p>\n

      This is the law, and helps keep those under the age of 18 and anyone else who might be vulnerable safe from gambling harm. You won’t be able to deposit or place any bets without going through this process.<\/p>\n

      It also means that the bookmaker knows if you already have an account, so even if you did try to break the rules by attempting to sign up using an offer more than once, you wouldn’t get very far before you hit a road block.<\/p>\n

      Even if you delete your account and start again it won’t work, because they will have on file that you have previously held an account with them and it will flag up.<\/p>\n

      There are some online gambling sites in the UK which are owned by the same umbrella company, and in some extreme cases, gamblers who have been signed up with one of their brands have been denied sign up offers to another. This is rare, but it has happened.<\/p>\n

      Most online bookies will have other promotions and regular offers for existing customers, but those extra special good ones are saved for new customers only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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