Free Bets Guide and Offers in UK | October 2019

Free Bet Rules

Free bets are exciting for any new or existing customer but sometimes it’s easy to get ahead of ourselves. We sign up to amazing deals without fully understanding the rules of the bet, otherwise known as the terms and conditions. It’s in these small details that we can truly find the best deals, the deals where we are free to withdraw our winnings.

So, let’s look at the major factors that determine whether a free bet is good or not:

As you can see, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when you claim a free bet but it’s nothing complicated. It’s wise to apply this knowledge when taking up any kind of bonus to keep any unwanted surprises from ruining your betting experience. It used to be easier, online bookmakers only ever offered one or two deals in the early era of online sports betting, but these days we can find multiple types of free bets and bonuses on offer.

These range from:

• Deposit matches and no-deposit bets for new customers
• Loyalty-based promotions, designed to reward existing customers

All of these different offers can be confusing to get your head around so we’ll explain each offer one by one, grouped by ‘new customer’ and ‘existing customer’ offers:

Exclusive bonus with Betpal.com

4.5/5

Up to £40 in free bets with no wagering requirements + £10 casino bonus

Unibet Get Bonus

Unibet offers up to £40 in free bets with NO wagering reaquirement.
This bonus is an exclusivity Betpal offer to any new customer coming from Betpal.com.

New customers only. 18+, BeGambleAware.org. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus. Wagering requirements: Sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), Casino 25x. Only one bonus can be used at a time, Sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the Casino, unless the bonus has been forfeited. Bonus will expire after 7 days of opt-in.

Matched free bet

A popular deal nowadays where the bookies will match your first bet with a free bet. Most of these deals come with one or two requirements where you’ll either need to place a minimum bet amount or sometimes a minimum odds rule is applied – often your bet needs to be at 1/2 odds (0.5 decimal format) or higher. Be sure to check the terms and conditions to ensure you know how the free bet works before you claim it.

Betway is actually offering a matched free bet up to £30

No Code Required

4.3/5

Get up to £30 in Free Bets

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New UK & Ireland customers only. Min Deposit: £10. First deposit matched up to £30. 1 x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Credit Card, Debit Card & PayPal deposits only. Terms Apply

No-risk free bet

The no risk deal is another popular option for new customers because, well, as the name says it effectively gives you a risk-free bet. If your first bet at the bookies wins, you take all the winnings as per usual, however, if your bet loses then the bookie refunds your first stake in the form of a free bet. Again, some requirements may apply and they will differ from bookie to bookie, so check the minimum bet amount and minimum odds to ensure you qualify for that free bet if your first prediction doesn’t come true!

GentingBet is actually offering a £ 10 risk free bet

No Code Required

4.5/5

£10 FIRST BET INSURANCE

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Valid to 31/12/19 New Customers, first losing settled single bet £10+ (£10+ E/W) at odds 2.00+ qualifies. Free bet credited within 24 hours, 7 days to use. Stake not included in returns. Valid only for accounts tracked from an eligible referring website. Full T&C’s

Enhanced Offer Free Bets

All of the top bookies are offering these ‘Enhanced Bets’ nowadays and although it is not a free bet in the obvious terms, the bet itself offers odds on an event that is much bigger than the ‘real’ odds, which in a way is free money! For example, bookies might offer odds of 30/1 for England to beat Argentina whereas the real odds might be around 3/1. These extreme odds are only offered to new customers signing up so keep an eye out for them if you’re looking for a new a site to bet at, especially around the time of big events like the football World Cup or any of the big horse racing meetings.

Those operators have an “enhanced odds” section

No Code Required

5/5

DEPOSIT £20 PLAY WITH £40

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Commit £20 via the promo hub on Sportsbook to qualify. Buy in and Bonus must be wagered 10 times within 90 days. Min odds 1.6. Debit/credit card deposits only. Full T&Cs

Code: C30

4.8/5

Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets

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New online customers only, min £10/€10 stake, win only, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 3 X £10/€10, 30 day expiry, free bet/payment method/player/country restrictions apply. See full terms below.

Code: 30f

4.5/5

BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS

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New customers only · Minimum deposit of £10 · A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 · Minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) · Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days · Free bet stakes not included in returns · Deposit method, withdrawal restrictions and full T&C’s apply

No Code Required

4.5/5

DOUBLE THE ODDS ANY SPORT. ANY BET. ANY ODDS.

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Maximum stake is £10. Exclusive to new members. 18 Plus*T&Cs apply begambleaware.org

Loyalty Bonus

Loyalty bonuses are often rewarded without any notice at all. It’s not uncommon for customers to find a free bet waiting for them when logging into their accounts. This type of bet is awarded if you’ve been betting regularly at a site or even if you have been inactive for a long period of time. Either way, it’s always a nice surprise to see a free bet waiting for you!

Money-Back Offers

The big sporting events usually bring about many ‘money-back’ offers, and using these as insurance bets is a great betting technique. For example, a bookie might offer you money back if your bet on a football team to win ends up as a draw, or if your chosen horse only places instead of winning.

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