What is a Free Bet?

Free bets are usually welcome bonuses that the bookies and betting sites offer to attract new customers when they register. There are a number of different types of free bets:

Matched bet – This is when a bookmaker will give you a free bet of the same value as your first stake on their website.

Matched deposit – This is when a bookmaker or betting site offers a free bet at the same value as your opening deposit on their website.

Free bets no deposit – This is when a bookmaker or betting site offers punters a free bet for opening account, without the need to place a bet or even deposit your own cash. These are very rare and punters will likely need to win much more than other betting promotions before they can withdraw their winnings.

Fixed deposit bonus – Bookmakers and betting sites offer customers an additional free bet at a fixed value in addition to a punter’s first deposit.

Fixed stake bonus – This is when a bookmaker or betting site offers punters a free bet of fixed value in addition to their first stake.

Some introductory offers may be specific to a certain sport, event or match/fixture as part of a promotion. Make sure to read all of the information and compare the different free bet offers before making a decision.

What to Consider When Choosing Free Bets?

Free bets are great offers to get you started when you join a new bookmaker or betting site, but it is important to read the terms and conditions when deciding which free bet offer you’re going to redeem. These are some of the considerations a punter should make when choosing their free bet:

• The minimum odds you need to place on your first bet
• The minimum you need to deposit to redeem your free bet credits
• The number of bets required before you can withdraw your bonus winnings from your new sports betting account
• The value of the winnings from bonuses needed before you can withdraw cash from your new bookmaker account
• Is your free bet only available for a particular sporting event?
• Is there an expiration date for your free bet?
• Do you have to place a bet on a certain betting market? For example, some free bets only be placed on an accumulator.
• Some sports bookmakers offer free spins on their casino platforms in addition to your free bets.

How Do I Redeem My Free Bet?

In order to qualify for a free bet, simply click one of the great free bet offers above and follow the link. You’ll need to open a new account with the bookmakers or betting sites as the free bets are for new customers only. There will be certain criteria needed to qualify for your free bet, so follow the instructions in the terms and conditions, normally you’ll need to at the very least make a deposit and in some cases place a specific bet before your free bets are credited to your account.

Where Can I Find Other Betting Offers?

Check out our betting offers page where we’ll regularly update you with the latest enhanced odds, money back specials, sporting event-specific promotions, acca insurances and more from some great online bookmakers and betting sites.