Free Bets UK – The Best Betting Offers
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Open Account Offer. Bet £10 & Get £30 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
New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply. #ad BeGambleAware.org
Full T&C’s Apply. New customers, Deposit & Place a Bet within 7 days, and settle a £10 minimum bet at odds of 4/5 (1.8) or greater, to be credited with 3x £10 free bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder and 1 x £10 Football. Stake not returned. Opt-in required. 18+ BeGambleAware.org #ad
William Hill
Bet £10 get £40
Use promo code Q40. Available to new customers from the UK only.
18+. Play Safe. Bet £10 get £40 in free bets. New William Hill customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook. Use Bonus (Promo) Code Q40. Further terms apply. #ad
New Players Only. Min £20 qualifying bets, stake not returned. Free bet – one-time stake of £40, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £200. Valid for 7 Days from receipt. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply. #ad
Hollywoodbets
Mobile App bonus: Money Back up to £20 in Free Bets
Desktop bonus: Money Back up to £10
T&Cs Apply. Only available to new customers registered through IOS or Android App. Min. £10 deposit required via VISA/Mastercard. Stake Min. £10 at min. odds of 1.5 (1/2) as 1st bets and 2nd bets within 3 days of registration. £20 Free Bet credited for each bet resulted as a “Loss”. Max £20 in Free Bets per player. 18+. #ad
New 18+ UK customers only. Register using the promo code WELCOME40, deposit and place first bet of £10+ on Sports (cumulative Evens+) within 7 days of registration. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets and £10 in Free Spins (50x20p) credited within 10 hours of bet settlement. Free Bet stakes are not included in any returns. Bonuses have a 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS verification and/or Proof of I.D and address may be required. Full T&Cs apply. #ad
Matchbook
100% Money back on your first bet up to £20 + 20 free spins
Matchbook Promo Code: MB20
New Customers Only. Debit card deposits only. Sign-up using Matchbook bonus code ‘MB20’. Place your first bet, if it loses, we will refund your first bet stake as a free bet. The first bet must be placed within 14 days of registration and at odds of 1.8 or more to be eligible. The max. refund is a single £20 free bet and will be applied to your account within 72 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Once the user’s first bet has settled, they will be awarded the free spins valued at £0.10p per spin on Starburst. 18+ only. BeGambleAware.
Betzone
50% Money back on your first day of betting + up to 50 free spins
Betzone Promo Code: NEWWELCOME60
18+ New customers only. GB & ROI customers only. Promo code NEWWELCOME60 must be used. Certain bet types are excluded. 3 qualifying bets of £10 or more required within 3 calendar days of registration. Bets must be placed and settled on the same day as the event. 50% back based on net losses after 3 calendar days or if you reach £120 of net losses before 3 days is up, you will receive your Free Bet the following day. Your Free Bet will expire after 7 days. Free Bet is £1min, capped at £60. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. #ad
18+ begambleaware.org. New customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first bet loses. Wagering requirements: all sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 50x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. Full T&C’s apply. #ad
18+ only. New customers only. Place a minimum £25 bet on any selection with minimum odds of evens (2) and receive a £10 free bet upon bet settlement. Use promo code b25get10fb. Free bets are awarded as free bet credits. Full Terms & Conditions apply. #ad
New UK, IE & Malta customers only. Min £10/€10 first deposit using Debit Card. Place a bet of £10 at min odds of 1.5 and get £10. Further £10 credited after 7 days and a further £10 credited after 14 days. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Full T&Cs apply.#ad
VBET
Win your first bet and get up to £10 Free Bet, lose your first bet and get up to £20 in Free Bets
Only available to new, verified customers residing in the UK. Place a first ever Sportsbook bet – multi-bets of at least 3 legs; min £2 stake; min. odds 3/10 (1.3) per leg (horse racing and greyhounds excluded). Win and get back 50% of your stake on top of your winnings as a free sports bet up to £10. Get back 100% of your stake as a free bets up to £20 if you lose. Customers must place their first qualifying bet within 30 days of registration, after which the welcome offer will expire. Full T&C’s apply. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org #ad
Bet £10 get £20
Get a free bet within an hour - the fastest free bet on the market!
New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply. #ad
App bonus: Money Back up to £20 in Free Bets
Desktop bonus: Money Back up to £10
T&Cs Apply. £20 free bet only available to new customers registered through IOS or Android App. Min. £10 deposit required via VISA/Mastercard. Stake Min. £10 at odds of 1.5 (1/2) as 1st bets and 2nd bets within 3 days of registration. £20 Free Bet credited for each bet resulted as a “Loss”. Max £20 in Free Bets per player. 18+. #ad
Bet £10 get £30
Use SBK Promo Code SBK30 to claim
New UK, IE & Malta customers only. Min £10/€10 first deposit using Debit Card. Place a bet of £10 at min odds of 1.5 and get £10. Further £10 credited after 7 days and a further £10 credited after 14 days. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Full T&Cs apply.#ad
Bet £10 get £30
Sign up, deposit £10 and get up to £30 in free bets.
T&Cs Apply New customers, Deposit & Place a Bet within 7 days (7 day expiry), and settle a £10 minimum bet at odds of 4/5 (1.8) or greater, to be credited with 3x £10 free bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder and 1 x £10 Football. Stake not returned. Opt-in required. 18+ Please Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org #ad
LeoVegas offers a 100% profit boost of up to £100
The odds on your 1st bet will be doubled, In-Play bets only, Mobile only free bet
New reg only. Claim by placing a min deposit £10 via "My Offers" page within 30 days. Skrill/Neteller deposits excl. 7 days to stake max £10 in-play. Max. extra winnings £100. 18+ Full T&C's Apply. BeGambleAware.org
300% up to £30
Sign up, deposit £10 and get 300% bonus, up to £30 in free bets.
Open Account Offer. Bet £10 & Get £30 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 the value of the qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required. #ad
Bet £10 get £40
Instant Free Bets - Use Promo Code Q40
18+. Play Safe. Bet £10 get £40 bonus. New William Hill customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook. Use Promo Code Q40 to claim. Further terms apply. #Ad
100% Money Back up to £40 in Free Bets + 10 Casino Bonus
New Unibet customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first bet loses. Wagering requirements: all sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 50x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. Full T&C's apply. 18+ begambleaware.org #ad
Bet £10 get £20
Get a free bet within an hour - the fastest free bet on the market!
New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply. #ad
50% free bet on first deposit up to £50
Bonus Code: PLAY10
New bettors get 50% of deposit up to £50; Once per household; Min deposit £15 (no Skrill/Neteller); 10bet bonus code PLAY10 must be used when depositing; Wager a total of 8 times deposit + bonus, with max qualifying bet stake equal to your initial bonus amount; Bonus expires after 60 days; Min odds of 4/5 on singles, or 2/5 per leg for acca; Some bet types excluded; Further terms apply; 18+ begambleaware.org #ad
App bonus: Money Back up to £20 in Free Bets
Desktop bonus: Money Back up to £10
T&Cs Apply. £20 free bet only available to new customers registered through IOS or Android App. Min. £10 deposit required via VISA/Mastercard. Stake Min. £10 at odds of 1.5 (1/2) as 1st bets and 2nd bets within 3 days of registration. £20 Free Bet credited for each bet resulted as a “Loss”. Max £20 in Free Bets per player. 18+. #ad
Bet £10 get £40
Promo Code: WELCOME40
Bet £10 to get £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus
New 18+ UK customers only. Register using the promo code WELCOME40, deposit and place first bet of £10+ on Sports (cumulative Evens+) within 7 days of registration. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets and £10 in Free Spins (50x20p) credited within 10 hours of bet settlement. Free Bet stakes are not included in any returns. Bonuses have a 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS verification and/or Proof of I.D and address may be required. Full T&Cs apply. #ad
50% Back on 1st day loses
Deposit £30, place 3 bets each valued at £10 and get up to £25 back as a free bet
New Account Offer. Bet £30 to qualify for the 50% cash-back on your lost stakes. Free Bet credited upon settlement of your bets. Min odds Evens (2.0). Deposit via UK debit cards only. T&Cs apply. #ad
Up to £20 free bet
Win your first Bet and get up to £10 Free Bet, lose your first Bet and get up to £20 in Free Bets
Only available to new, verified customers residing in the UK. Place a first ever Sportsbook bet - multi-bets of at least 3 legs; min £2 stake; min. odds 3/10 (1.3) per leg (horse racing and greyhounds excluded). Win and get back 50% of your stake on top of your winnings as a free sports bet up to £10. Get back 100% of your stake as a free bets up to £20 if you lose. Customers must place their first qualifying bet within 30 days of registration, after which the welcome offer will expire. Full T&C's apply. 8+. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org #ad
Bet £25 get £10
Sign up using our Rhino Bet promo code b25g10fb and get £10 free bet.
18+ only. New customers only. Place a minimum £25 bet on any selection with minimum odds of evens (2) and receive a £10 free bet upon bet settlement. Use promo code b25g10fb. Free bets are awarded as free bet credits. Full Terms & Conditions apply. #ad
Bet £10 get £30
Use SBK Promo Code SBK30 to claim
New UK, IE & Malta customers only. Min £10/€10 first deposit using Debit Card. Place a bet of £10 at min odds of 1.5 and get £10. Further £10 credited after 7 days and a further £10 credited after 14 days. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Full T&Cs apply.#ad
Bet £10 get £30
Sign up, deposit £10 and get up to £30 in free bets.
T&Cs Apply New customers, Deposit & Place a Bet within 7 days (7 day expiry), and settle a £10 minimum bet at odds of 4/5 (1.8) or greater, to be credited with 3x £10 free bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder and 1 x £10 Football. Stake not returned. Opt-in required. 18+ Please Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org #ad
App bonus: Money Back up to £20 in Free Bets
Desktop bonus: Money Back up to £10
T&Cs Apply. £20 free bet only available to new customers registered through IOS or Android App. Min. £10 deposit required via VISA/Mastercard. Stake Min. £10 at odds of 1.5 (1/2) as 1st bets and 2nd bets within 3 days of registration. £20 Free Bet credited for each bet resulted as a “Loss”. Max £20 in Free Bets per player. 18+. #ad
50% Back on 1st day loses
Deposit £30, place 3 bets each valued at £10 and get up to £25 back as a free bet
New Account Offer. Bet £30 to qualify for the 50% cash-back on your lost stakes. Free Bet credited upon settlement of your bets. Min odds Evens (2.0). Deposit via UK debit cards only. T&Cs apply. #ad
Up to £20 free bet
Win your first Bet and get up to £10 Free Bet, lose your first Bet and get up to £20 in Free Bets
Only available to new, verified customers residing in the UK. Place a first ever Sportsbook bet - multi-bets of at least 3 legs; min £2 stake; min. odds 3/10 (1.3) per leg (horse racing and greyhounds excluded). Win and get back 50% of your stake on top of your winnings as a free sports bet up to £10. Get back 100% of your stake as a free bets up to £20 if you lose. Customers must place their first qualifying bet within 30 days of registration, after which the welcome offer will expire. Full T&C's apply. 8+. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org #ad
Bet £25 get £10
Sign up using our Rhino Bet promo code b25g10fb and get £10 free bet.
18+ only. New customers only. Place a minimum £25 bet on any selection with minimum odds of evens (2) and receive a £10 free bet upon bet settlement. Use promo code b25g10fb. Free bets are awarded as free bet credits. Full Terms & Conditions apply. #ad
Bet £10 get £30
Use SBK Promo Code SBK30 to claim
New UK, IE & Malta customers only. Min £10/€10 first deposit using Debit Card. Place a bet of £10 at min odds of 1.5 and get £10. Further £10 credited after 7 days and a further £10 credited after 14 days. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Full T&Cs apply.#ad
Bet £10 get £30
Sign up, deposit £10 and get up to £30 in free bets.
T&Cs Apply New customers, Deposit & Place a Bet within 7 days (7 day expiry), and settle a £10 minimum bet at odds of 4/5 (1.8) or greater, to be credited with 3x £10 free bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder and 1 x £10 Football. Stake not returned. Opt-in required. 18+ Please Play Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org #ad
50% Money back on your first day betting
Betzone Promo Code NEWWELCOME60
New Customer Offer using Betzone Promo Code NEWWELCOME60 only | 50% back on net LOSSES on your first betting day | requires min 3 x £20 qualifying bets on first day’s betting | Min return £1 free bet | T&Cs apply | UK residents using debit card | Please gamble responsibly *18+. For NEW UK & Ireland customers only. Requires account opening, deposit using UK debit card, and certain qualifying bets of Evens or greater. Betzone Promo Code: NEWWELCOME60 #ad
Bet £20 get £40
Up to £40 in free bets
New Players Only. Min £20 qualifying bets, stake not returned. Free bet - one-time stake of £40, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £200. Valid for 7 Days from receipt. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply.
50% up to £35 Money Back + 10 FS
Bonus pack: 50% up to £35 in free bets + 10 free spins
If your account has Sportsbook losses at the end of your first day's betting, QuinnBet will refund 50% of your losses as a Free Bet up to £35 (min 3 bets) Plus 10 Free online casino spins at QuinnCasino. Even if your account is up, you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet Plus 10 Free Spins provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at the minimum odds. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | BeGambleAware.org
Bet £20 get £20 Back
Get £20 Money Back free bet + 20 Free spins
Matchbook Promo Code: MB20
New Customers Only. Debit card deposits only. Sign-up using Matchbook bonus code 'MB20'. Place your first bet, if it loses, we will refund your first bet stake as a free bet. The first bet must be placed within 14 days of registration and at odds of 1.8 or more to be eligible. The max. refund is a single £20 free bet and will be applied to your account within 72 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Once the user’s first bet has settled, they will be awarded the free spins valued at £0.10p per spin on Starburst. 18+ only. BeGambleAware.
Place your first bet on evens (1/1) to get a £10 free bet.
18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit: £10, max £10 bonus, valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets no eligible. Skrill, Neteller & PayPal not eligible. T&C's apply.
Bet £10 get £30 in free bets
Use Betstorm Bonus Code BET30
New Players Only. Minimum stake $/€/£ 10, minimum odds1.5, stake not returned.1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 7 Days from issue. Max conversion: $/€/£ 200. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms Apply
Free Bets for New Customers
A list of the best free bets available upon registration and a first deposit. Our editorial staff is adding new free bet offers and betting sites on a regular basis, new bonuses are published daily and updates on the latest UK betting offers are regular.
Sign up, deposit £10 and get 300% bonus, up to £30 in free bets.
Bet £10 on minimum odds of 1/2 (1.50) and get 4 x £10 in free bets
Instant Bonus - Promo Code Q40
WR: 1x Deposit + 1x Bonus. Min odds of 1/2 (1.50)
Min Deposit: £10
Free Bet WR: 1x deposit + 3x bonus, min odds 1.40
Casino bonus WR: 50x - Min Deposit: £10
Get a free bet within an hour - the fastest free bet on the market, only at BoyleSports!
Free Bet WR: 8x deposit + bonus, min odds 1.80 for singles, 1.40 per selection for Acca's
Bonus Code: PLAY10
Min Deposit: £15
Desktop bonus: Money Back up to £10
Free Bet WR: 1x bonus on 3-fold Acca, min odds 1.40 per leg
Min Deposit: £10/£20
Use Betfred Promo Code WELCOME40 when signing up for Betfred account, deposit and bet £10 to get £30 in free bets + £10 free spins at the casino
Sign up, deposit £30, place 3 bets each valued at £10 and get up to £25 back as a free bet
WR: 1x deposit on 3-fold Acca, min odds 3/10 (1.30) per selection, min stake £2
Free Bet WR: 1x full amount on 3-fold Acca, min odds 3/10 (1.30) per leg
Min Deposit: £10
Sign up using our Rhino Bet promo code b25g10fb and get £10 free bet.
Use SBK Sign Up Offer Promo Code SBK30 while registering for £10 as Instant Bonus - Another £10 credited after 7 & 14 days
WR: 1x Deposit + 1x Bonus. Min odds of 1.50 and 4.0 respectively
Min Deposit: £10
Sign up, deposit £10 and get up to £30 in free bets.
What are Free Bets?
Free bets are incentives offered by bookmakers to new customers in the form of bonus money and are rewarded to the customers once a new account has been created and a real money deposit was made. Free Bets UK are not free per se, to get any of the betting offers you will have to make a real money deposit first. Offers of this kind are also called ‘free bets on registration‘.
On top of that, all free bets awarded carry certain wagering requirements. It means you still have a way to go to turn your free bets into real money. So, it is up to you to make a sound judgment on how ‘free’ these offers are. Following that, a much better term would be ‘bonus’, as that is what the free bet offers really are.
No matter what the definition is, all of the betting offers are just an impulse given to new customers through various sign-up offers.
Betting offers are not only for new accounts opened – once you join a bookmaker of your choice, all of them offer very nice bonuses for loyal players. You can read more about this topic below.
Are free bets really free?
Free bets are awarded to your betting account, but only when you make a real money deposit. If you only register for an account, you will not get anything, simple as that. To get any of the free bet offers you will have to make a real money deposit. That would lead us to the conclusion that free bets are more likely an added bonus value to your account than free betting money.
That being said, preferred terms for free bets would be ‘bonus’, ‘vouchers’ or ‘tokens’.
How to Get Free Bet Offers?
Let’s take a look at how to get one typical, let’s say “Bet 10 get 10” bonus offer, with a wagering requirement of 1x deposit, 1x bonus, min. odds Evens (2.0).
- The first thing you will have to do, of course, is to register with a sportsbook offering such a promotion.
- Make a minimum deposit required
- Place your first bet according to the rules for the promotion, which is in this case Evens – that is your deposit turned over 1x
- Once your bet has been settled you will get credited with a £10 in free bets
- Use your free bet respecting the odds – find an event with Evens, place your bet and that is it – your wagering requirements are fulfilled.
- If you win, you will get the winnings minus the free bets stake
So, this is a typical requirement. Other bonus offers may require a turnover of 2, 3, or X times.
In general, bookies will send you an email with instructions on how to get your bonus, so just follow the guidelines. In most cases, all bonuses are straightforward and easy to claim.
What does ‘wagering requirements’ mean?
Wagering requirements are a set of rules on how many times you have to roll over your deposit and/or bonus so it becomes real money. In other words, you will have to place real money bet(s) on certain odds to get your bonus. Once you get it, you’ll have to roll it over a few times.
Wagering requirements are different from bookmaker to bookmaker, and all of them are subject to the terms of the specific offer. Please be aware that all bonuses cater to certain requirements, there is not a single one that doesn’t require turnover.
Here is an example of a wagering requirement for a 100% deposit bonus of up to £100 with the following terms;
- 1x first bet on odds of Evens to trigger the bonus
- 3x bonus turnover on Evens to convert the bonus into the real money
So what do you have to do to cash in?
- Deposit £100 and place a bet of £100 on a 1×2 market on some football match.
- Regardless did you win or lose, you will get credited with £100 in free bets.
- Next, we see that the bonus wagering requirement is 3x.
- Place a series of bets with your bonus until you reach £300 in stakes (3x£100=£300).
- Once that is clear, whatever is left from your stakes is real money and can be withdrawn.
This example is very simple – there are a lot of welcome betting offers around, some are very simple, and some are more complicated.
Read the tiny print before your first deposit to avoid any doubt about the offer. Also, get familiar with the rules of the bonus offers and make sure you understood them completely.
Ask yourself what you want from free bets
Some bonus offers are better than others, and it is up only to you to find the one that suits you the best. For example, keep in mind what are looking for. Is it a free bet for Cheltenham, Grand National, or are you looking for football or horse racing free bets?
You can open more than one betting account, which would give you more choices and possibilities to get better odds and more bonus opportunities. Deposit the correct amount required for the bonus. For example, for a 100% bonus of up to £100, you will need to make a first deposit of £100 to claim the full bonus amount.
If you don’t want to deposit a lot of money, you can go for special deals, like bet £10 and get £20. Stake the right amount according to the requirements – if the minimum first stake is £10, respect that rule, otherwise, your bonus might get voided.
Try to get the maximum value out of your new deposit bonus. Free bets are added value to your initial deposit so use them on higher odds – give yourself a chance to win some extra cash.
As per the rule with a majority of sports offers, the stakes placed with free bets are not returned and that is just one more reason to try to score a higher profit using your bonus funds.
In the UK market, competition for a share of the sports betting market is so high, that bonus offers are very versatile and can be very generous. When compared to the rest of the world, UK free bets market offers more than any other and is far more advanced than any other.
All this being said, just always remember, do not gamble away your assets, please gamble with care, and never spend more than you can afford. It should be fun, not an obsession, keep that in mind.
Pay Attention to the Free Bets Terms
All types of bonus offers are subject to terms and conditions and every bonus will be awarded if specific conditions have been met. To claim the bonus, you will have to meet certain criteria, like a minimum deposit amount, wagering requirement of the bonus, minimum odds required, and so on. Make sure that you check the terms and conditions for the betting offer you fancy before depositing.
In 99% of the cases, to get your bonus you will have to deposit the required amount, place the first stake and wait till it’s settled. Once that is done the bonus will be awarded to your account and you can start using it.
Some bookmakers award bonuses to your account as soon as you deposit, these bonus offers are usually called “Instant Deposit Bonus”.
What Makes a Good Free Bet Offer?
There are several points you have to consider before claiming any of the sports betting offers;
One of the crucial points in free bet rules is the minimum odds required. Are they Evens or 2/3 or something else? The lower the odds, the better the offer.
Another point is the wagering requirement. Once you got your bonus, how many times do I need to roll it over? Is it 3 times, 5 times, or 8? And again, what are the minimum odds required before cashing out?
All these rules adhere to what we call Good Free Bets. Take your time, browse, and investigate – there are a lot of sports betting offers and bonuses listed on our site.
Check for details on the following when searching for the right opportunity;
- Minimum deposit amount
- Minimum odds requirements
- Turnover requirements
- When is the bonus credited?
- What sort of bet types are eligible?
- Timeframe to use the free bet
- Deposit methods
Read the tiny print before your first deposit to avoid any doubt about the offer and get familiar with the rules to make sure you understood them completely.
If in doubt, all UK bookmakers run responsive and 24/7 customer service and you can always contact them for more details on the promotion.
There are many different variations of bonus types and free bets. Some offers are for new customers only, while some apply to both new and existing accounts.
We will take a deeper look into offers for new customers first.
- Matched Deposit Bonus – Register, deposit, and place your first bet to get a matched bonus up to the same value as your first bet stake. Example: 100% bonus – Deposit £100, stake £100, get £100.
- 50% Bonus on First Deposit – 50% of the amount you deposited will be issued as free bets. Example: Deposit £100 get £50 in free bets.
- Money-Back – If your first bet is a loser you will get a refund of your initial stake.
- High percentage bonuses – For a minimum deposit, you will get more. Examples include Bet £10 get £30, Bet £10 get £60 and so on.
- Enhanced odds or price boosts – Enhanced odds or Boosted prices offer better prices on selected events if you sign up and bet on the event. For example; Arsenal to win against Norwich, was 1/5, now 1/1. Another example – stake £1 on odds of 40/1.
What about free bets for existing customers?
Free bets are not only for new accounts – once you join bookmakers of your choice, all of them offer very nice bonuses for loyal players.
We call these promotions Betting Offers.
Here are several examples of the most common betting offers for existing customers;
- Reload bonus – Deposit for 2nd, 3rd, etc time and get 100%, 50%…
- In-play bonus – Place a bet either pre-match or on live betting and get a bonus for In-Play. Get better odds on certain events and higher payouts…
- Acca Bonuses – Get % added to your winning Acca bets, these usually stretch between 5 to 70%.
- Cash-backs – Get a part or full stake back if your bet is a loser
- Betting Clubs – play regularly and get awarded in return
- Risk-free bets – If you miss, get your stake returned
- Price Boosts – Get better odds on selected events
- Daily, weekly and monthly rewards – Get rewarded for playing. The more you play, the more you get.
In-play Free Bets
In-play offers deserve a special paragraph in this betting guide. In-Play or Live Betting is a top product from any bookmaker and is very popular among the players therefore bookmakers offer a lot of bonuses on their live betting products.
If you fancy live-action and take an active role in betting, bookmakers will offer you a set of free bets and bonuses for selected live sports events while in play.
Usually, that requires a pre-match stake – you’ll get some free cash in return. For example, one of the bookmakers regularly sends personalized offers to my email. As a loyal player, the offers land in my inbox on a regular basis.
Here is one quick example of how it works;
I’m a regular customer and have placed a pre-match stake in one of the Champions League matches, valued at £50. They decided to offer me £50 as a bonus bet for the same match, but for In-Play.
What does it mean? It means that once the match has started I can use my in-play free bet on any event offered. Simple, right?
When it comes to in-play bonus offers, to claim them you will have to register at any bookmaker that offers Live In-Play. Finding one shouldn’t be a problem as today almost all bookmakers offer streamed events and have live betting options included.
Choosing Free Bet Offers
In the UK free bets market, competition for a share of the market is fierce, and free bet offers are very creative and very generous by default. When compared to the rest of the world, the UK free bets and related promotions are the most generous and way more advanced than any other.
Some offers are better than others, and it is up only to you to find the one that you like the most. You can open more than one betting account, which would spread your choices and possibilities to get the best free bet offers possible and introduce you to more bonus opportunities.
As per the rule with a majority of sports offers, the free bet stakes are not returned and that is just one more reason to try to score a higher profit using your bonus funds.
Before choosing a free bet offer, ask yourself a few questions:
- How much do I need to deposit?
- What are the minimum odds to trigger the bonus?
- What is the ratio of the bonus? Do I get a good value for my money?
- Are wagering requirements realistic or far-fetched?
- How much time do I have to spend on my free bets?
- Is my preferred deposit method accepted?
- Is the bookmaker licensed and regulated by UK Gambling Commission?
Bonus Codes for Free Bets
Some bookmakers publish bonus codes for free bets (also called promo or bonus tokens) that are required to trigger the specific bonus and get your welcome offer. That means you will have to enter the correct and up-to-date bonus code prior to either registration or deposit to claim your free bet offer.
Check carefully if the code is required. If you don’t use the correct bonus code or use the wrong one, you might miss the offer. However, in most cases, bonus codes are not required.
What About No Deposit Free Bets?
As mentioned previously, for 99.9% of UK free bets you will have to make a deposit to be eligible for the bonus. Therefore, to get your bonus in 99% of the cases you will have to place a real money deposit to trigger the respected offer.
Every now and then, bookmakers will offer no deposit bonuses, but those are very limited and don’t happen on a regular basis. Usually, it might be a new bookmaker on the market that wants to get some attention, but again, it is of very rare occurrence. If you find one, consider yourself very lucky.
On the other end, risk-free bets are very common, but for those, you will have to make a deposit.
What Does “T&Cs Apply” Mean?
All types of free bet offers are subject to terms and conditions and every bonus will be awarded under specific conditions.
To claim your free bets, you will have to meet certain criteria – is it a minimum deposit, turnover, minimum odds required and so on.
Please make sure that you check the terms and conditions for any betting offer you fancy before depositing. Deposit the required amount, place the first stake and wait till it’s settled. Once that is done your bonus will be awarded to your account and you can start using it.
Free betting offers are one of the key elements for players when opening new accounts – and bookies offer aplenty.
What is the “Stake not returned” rule?
Almost all free bet sites have the “Stake not returned” rule applied. It means that all of your bonuses will be paid out with profit only. The stake is not returned but only the profit made from the bet.
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Browse through our database of betting sites and their offers to add extra value to your new betting account, welcome offers are a perfect way to boost your game. Rest assured that we list only the best UK betting sites and all other respective offers.
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Bookmakers offer bonuses to both new and existing customers, and different variations of promotions and special offers can be found on our site. Plenty of free bet offers are published on a day-to-day basis. Check out football or horse racing offers that are posted daily or follow up on the site’s updates to find out what is available today. All bookmakers listed on our site are registered and regulated by UK Gambling Commission.
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