Best Free Bets: Ranking the UK's Best Welcome Offers - March 2026

Betfred

£40 IN FREE BETS, WHEN YOU BET £10

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New customers only. 00:00 06/03/26 – 23:59 13/03/26. Register with FRED40, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get £20 in Sports Free Bets & £20 in Acca Free Bets within 24 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry.  Eligibility, payment exclusions & T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org

bet365

Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365

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18+. 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.

Tote

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets

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New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40CF on registration. £/€10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £/€20 Tote Credit, £/€10 Free Sports Bet and 2 x £/€5 Football Acca within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.

BOYLE Sports

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets

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18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. 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.

Sky Bet

£50 IN FREE BETS TO USE ON MULTIS WHEN YOU PLACE A £1 BET

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New customers only. £5 minimum deposit. First minimum £1 single, e/w, or multis bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 5 x £10 bet tokens. Free bets for multiples only. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets are non-withdrawable. 7 Day free bet expiry. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org #ad

Unibet

Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets

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18+. GambleAware.org . New GB customers only. Opt in. Deposit and Bet £10+ on sports at min odds of 2.0+ (1/1) for £30 in Free Bets within 7 days. Debit cards or instant bank transfers only. Free bets expire within 7 days of issue. Geographical restrictions and T&C’s apply.

talkSPORT BET

Get up to £40 in Football Free Bets

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18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet up to £40 (min. £20) via mobile or app on any football (odds 1/1+) within 7 days of registration. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets, which expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly

Paddy Power

£60 in Free Bets When you BET £10 On Cheltenham

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New customer offer. Place a min £10 bet on Cheltenham on odds of min EVS (2.0), get 6x £10 in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Apple Pay or Debit Card will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly. GambleAware.org #ad

Midnite

BET £10 GET £30

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18+ New customers only. Place a £10+ bet at min odds 1/1 (2.0) within 14 days of sign-up. Get £30 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days on selected bets only. Free stake not returned with winnings. T&Cs apply. Home

William Hill

Get £40 in free bets when you deposit & bet £10

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18+. Play Safe. Online only. For new UK register customers using promo code G40. Deposit & place £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on sportsbook (excl. Virtuals). Get £40 in Free Bets (4x£10), valid for sportsbook (excl. Virtuals), 7 days expiry, must use in full (£10 each). Not valid with deposits via PayPal, Neosurf, Paysafe, Apple Pay, NETELLER, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay or WH PLUS Card. One per customer. Full T&Cs apply. www.begambleaware.org #ad

BetMGM

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets

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New customers: Deposit £10+ within 7 days and place a sports bet (place element of E/W bets excluded). Min odds apply. Get 4 x £10 Free Bets (each requires 2+ selections). Valid 7 days. Excludes eSports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

LiveScore Bet

BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS

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*New members only. £10+ bet on sportsbook (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accept in 7 days, valid 7 days on sportsbook only. 2x£5 Free Bets for Bet Builder only. Stake not returned. T&Cs + deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org. 18+. Full T&Cs

Betfair

Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bets

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Place a min £10 bet on Sportsbook on odds of min EVS (2.0), get 3x £10 in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Apple Pay or Debit Card will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.

10bet

100% up to £50 Welcome Bonus

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New players. Choose bonus at signup. Wager bonus 10x. Deposit used 1st. Any withdrawals void bonus. Valid 30 days. Odds, bet & payment limits. T&Cs apply. 18+.

Dabble

Bet £10 Get £10

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New customers only. Bet £10+ to receive £10 in Free Bets. 7-day free bet expiry. Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply. 18+. GambleAware.org .

Hollywoodbets

Free bet up to £30 on 1st Losing ACCA

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18+. Register an account and deposit £10+ using Visa/Mastercard. Get your stake back as a free bet, up to a maximum of £30, on your first qualifying acca to be settled as a loss. Qualifying accas each need to be a stake of £10+, 3+ legs, odds of 4/1 or greater and settled within your first 7 days. Each customer will be eligible for a maximum of 1 x free bet with this promotion. TCs Apply. GambleAware.org

Coral

Get £30 in Free Bets When You Bet £5

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18+ New UK + ROI customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stakes not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

Parimatch

Bet £10 Get £20

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18+, New customers only. Opt in, deposit & bet £10 on any sports (odds 2.00+) in 7 days. No cash out. Get 4x£5 sports free bets for set markets (odds 2.00+), which expire in 7 days. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly

Virgin Bet

Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets - Free Bet Builder Every Sunday on any match

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*New members only. £10+ bet on sports (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accepted in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. T&Cs + deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org . 18+. Members only.Use Free Bet on any Bet Builder market for the selected football match by kick-off (EVS min odds). Free Bet: login & accept via pop-up, max 1/ Member. Free Bet varies from £1 - £20 per Member. Stakes not returned T&Cs apply. Full T&Cs Apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org .18+.

SpreadEx

Bet £10 Get £60 in Free Bets

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Place a £10 fixed odds single or £10 each-way bet at minimum odds of 1/2 and get 3 x £10 free fixed odds bets, 3 x £5 Total Goals football spread bets and 3 x £5 Winning Favourites spread bets and a £1 racing Race Index spread bet. 18+. GambleAware.org

CopyBet

Bet £20, Get £20 in Free Bets + up to 15% daily profit boost

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Full T&Cs apply. New UK customers only. The qualifying bet should be either a Single or Acca (2+ selections) bet, start at £20, have 1.9 or greater odds and must be settled within 7 days of opt-in. The Free bet include: 1 x £20 Free bet any Live or Pre-Match event. Max payout – £500. 7-day expiry. To unlock the offer, complete the first deposit via the banking app secured by Truelayer. Profit boost: One boost per day; claim required. 1 day to claim (by 23:59 UTC+3). Max stake £30. Single bets only. No Free Bets. Profit Boost valid for 24 hrs. Max payout £1,000. Credited within 24 hrs. 18+. GambleAware.com

Ladbrokes

£30 in Free Bets - When you bet £5 on Sports

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18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excluded. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account registration at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply.

BetUK

Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets

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New cust only. Opt-in required. 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 3 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder and 1 x £10 football. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

easyBet

Bet £20 Get £40 in Free Bets

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New Customers Only. Sign up with Bonus Code: EB40 Bet and settle 2 x £10 Bets on separate horse racing markets at odds of 2.0 or more. Once qualified user will receive 6 x £5 Multiples and 1 x £10 Exchange Bets for Horse Racing markets only. Deposits via Debit Card only. T’s and C’s apply. 18+ Only. Gamble Aware.

BetVictor

Get £20 in Free Bets When you bet £10

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18+ New customers only. Opt in, deposit & bet £10  or more on any Horse Racing market at minimum 1/1 odds by 17:20 UK Time on 13.03.2026. No cash out. Get £20 in Free Horse Racing Bets, selected markets. Free Bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org| Please gamble responsibly

Betway

Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets

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*New customers only. Place a min £10 bet at min odds of 2.0. £40 worth of Free Bet Tokens awarded on bet settlement. 4 x £10 each with betting restrictions. 7 day expiry. Debit Card deposits only (exclusions apply). 18+ GambleAware.org . Bet The Responsible Way. Full Terms apply

SBK

Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets

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New UK customers. Min £10 first deposit. Place a bet of £5 at min odds of 2/1 (3.0) and get £30 in Free Bets within 48 hours. Restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org

Matchbook

Get £40 in Free Bets when you bet £20

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New Customers Only. Sign up with Bonus Code: MB40 , Bet and settle 2 x £10 Bets on separate horse racing markets at odds of 2.0 or more. Once qualified user will receive 6 x £5 Multiples and 1 x £10 Exchange Bets for Horse Racing markets only. Deposits via Debit Card only. T’s and C’s apply. 18+ Only. Gamble Aware.

QuinnBet

50% back up to £25

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18+ New UK Customers Only. Bet £10+ on any sportsbook markets at odds of evens (2.00) or greater. No cash out. Get 50% back of your first day’s losses (from first bet settlement until 23:59) as a Free Bet up to £25, valid for 7 days. Min. 3 bets on different events required, with 2 bets being at least 50% of your largest stake. Place at least 1 bet of £10+ at odds 2.00+ to receive a £5 Free Bet even if your account is up or losses are under £5. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org

kwiff

Bet £10 and Get £10 in Free Bets

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New UK customers. 18+ only. Min £10 dep. In 5 days of first deposit, place a £10+ bet at min 1.50. No Multis/EW. Credited in 48 hrs; valid 7 days. T&Cs apply. Ends 1/1/27. GambleAware.org

NetBet

Get £20 in Free Bets When you Bet £10

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New players only. Bet £10 min. odds 1/1 (2.00) to get 4 x £5 Free Bets: 1 x £5 Football Bet Builder, 1 x £5 Football Acca, 1x £5 Horse Racing Acca & 1 x £5 Tennis In-Play. Valid 7 days. Exclusions and T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org

AK Bets

Up to £100 Winnings Boost on your first Acca

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Applies to new UK/IRE customers who sign up with promo code AKACCA100. Place your first bet as a multiple (minimum 3 selections) and AK Bets will boost the profit gained on that initial bet by 25% in the form of a Free Bet up to a value of £100. 18+ | GambleAware.org

bwin

£20 Backup bet if your first bet loses

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18+ | New UK players only | Min deposit req. £10 | Certain deposit methods excluded | Place 1 sport bet (3+ selections) | Excl Horse Racing | Min stake £10 | Max stake £20 | Min Odds 2/1 (3.0) | Max FreeBet £20 for football only | FreeBet valid for 7 days | FreeBet stake not returned | T&Cs apply

Jeffbet

Bet £20 Get £40

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18+ | 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 issue. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms Apply|#ad| begambleaware

NRG.bet

Bet £20 and Get a £10 Free Bet

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New customers only. Sign up using promo code b20g10. Deposit and place a minimum £20 bet with minimum odds of evens (2.00) and receive a £10 free bet upon bet settlement. Free bet expires after 7 days. 18+. GambleAware.org . Full T&Cs apply.

Blue Fox Casino

Bet £20 and Get £30 Free Bets

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Opt-in Required. Min Deposit £10 with promo code: ROYAL required. Offer is valid from 17/06/2025 to 21/06/2025 23:59GMT. Minimum of £10 worth of qualifying bets to any horse racing event to get a £30 Free bet. Free bet must be used within 7 Days and bonus within 7 Days from receipt. Free bet is a one-time stake, minimum odds of 2, stake is not returned. 1X wagering the winnings. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Max conversion: £200. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms Apply. 18+. GambleAware.org

Mogobet

Deposit & Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bet

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Opt-in Required. Min Deposit £10 with promo code: ROYAL required. Offer is valid from 17/06/2025 to 21/06/2025 23:59GMT. Minimum of £10 worth of qualifying bets to any horse racing event to get a £30 Free bet. Free bet must be used within 7 Days and bonus within 7 Days from receipt. Free bet is a one-time stake, minimum odds of 2, stake is not returned. 1X wagering the winnings. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Max conversion: £200. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply. GambleAware.org

Highbet

Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bet

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Available to verified customers residing in the UK. Opt-in is required. Place your first bet of £10 at minimum odds of 1/1 on any sports market within 7 days of registering. Get £30 in Free Bets (1 x £10 Horse Racing Free Bet + 1 x £10 Football Acca Free Bet + 1 x £10 Basketball/Tennis Acca Free Bet )T&Cs apply. 18+ Please gamble responsibly. GambleAware.org

7bet

BET £10 & GET £10

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1st deposit only. Min deposit £10. Max bonus £10. Min odds 1/1 (2.0). Max winnings £100. 5-days bonus expiry. User Agreement and Bonus T&Cs apply.

PricedUp

Bet £40 Get £20

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18+. New customers only. Place a minimum £40 bet on any selection with minimum odds of Evens (2.00) and receive 4x£5 Free Bets. Free bets expire after 24 hours. GambleAware.org . T&Cs & Maximum Pay-Outs Apply. #ad

ThePools

Bet £10 Get £20

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18+, UK only. Deposit and place a £10 cash bet at single or accumulated odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater and we will give you £20 in free bets. Free bets credited as 4 x £5 bets. 1x Football, 1x Racing, 1x Tennis & 1x Any Sport. Cashed out, Void or 'Draw No Bet' wagers do not qualify for this promotion. Available to customers who register from an Affiliate link only. Available once per customer. Free bets will be credited upon bet settlement and will expire 7 days after being claimed. Full T&Cs apply.

Planet Sport Bet

Bet £20 Get £10 in Free Bets

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Applies to new UK/IE customers who sign up via approved partner sites with promo code bet20get10. Place a minimum £20 cash bet at odds of Evens (2.0) or greater and receive a £10 Free Bet 18+. GambleAware.org . Full T&Cs apply.

Betrino

Bet £25 Get £50 Free Bet

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New Players Only. Free bet - one-time stake of £50, 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. Limited to 1 sport & 5 casino brand/s within the network. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply. 18+. GambleAware.org

Monster Sports

Deposit & Bet £20 Get £40 Free Bets

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New Players Only. 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. Limited to 1 sport & 5 casino brand/s within the network. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms Apply. 18+. | _GambleAware.org | #Ad

TheOnlineCasino

Bet £20 and Get £40 Free Bet

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New Players Only. 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. Limited to 1 sport & 5 casino brand/s within the network. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply.

All British Casino

Get a £10 Free Bet When you Bet £10

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#AD | New customers only. £10 in real money. Bets placed on sports at odds of 2.00 or more to qualify. Bets must be placed 24 hours within registration. £10 free bets must be wagered on sports. Full TCs apply. 18+ | GambleAware.org | Gambling is addictive, please gamble responsibly

Pub Casino

Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 + 50% ACCA Boost on all Football Games

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#AD | New customers only. £10 in real money. Bets placed on sports at odds of 2.00 or more to qualify. Bets must be placed 24 hours within registration. £10 free bets must be wagered on sports. Full TCs apply. 18+ | GambleAware.org | Gambling is addictive, please gamble responsibly

QuickBet

Bet £10, Get £10 Free Bet

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#AD | Welcome bonus for new players only | Maximum bonus is 100% up to £100 | Min. deposit is £10 | No max cash out | Wagering is 40x bonus | Maximum bet with an active bonus is £5 | Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse | Skrill & Neteller deposits excluded for welcome bonus | Cashback when offered, applies to deposits where no bonus is included | Cashback is cash with no restrictions | T&C's apply |Free bet: Min odds: 2.0 - Free bet value will be deducted from free bet winnings | 18+ | GambleAware.org | Gambling is addictive, please gamble responsibly.

Casino Kings

Bet £10 and Get £40 Free Bet

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New Players Only. Free bet-one-time stake of £10, 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. Free bets and Bonuses are valid for 7 days. Limited to 1 sport & 5 casino brand/s within the network. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply. 18+. GambleAware.org

BetWright

Bet £10 Get £10 ACCA

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18+ New Customers only. Place a £10+ bet at min odds 1/1 (2.0). Get £10 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days and must be used on acca with min 5 selections and min total odds of 2.0. Free stake not returned with winnings. Use code ACCA10 on signup. Bangers N'Cash rewards are a separate promotional scheme and must be opted into during the weekly promotional period via the BetWright Rewards Section T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org . Full T&Cs

Star Sports

BET £100, GET A £50 FREE BET

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18+ New customers who register using specific day's promo code only. Deposit and Bet £100 (or more) on the 13.20 at Cheltenham at EVS (2.0) or greater on race winner market only, get 1 x £50 Free Bet to use on the 17.20 Cheltenham on the same day. Free bets credited automatically and expire at 17.20. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

DAZN Bet

Bet £10 Get £10

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18+ | Available within 7 days of registration | Opt-in required | Min. stake £10 | Excludes Boxing | Min. odds EVS (2.0) | 2x £5 Free Bets credited per customer, valid for 7 days on selected markets with stake not returned | UK only & excl. NI | T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

Top 10 Best Free Bet Offers Ranked - March 2026

1. Betfred

Betfred is known as the ‘Bonus King’ in the sports gambling industry due to its passion for giving customers free bets and other eye-catching promotions. But the Betfred welcome offer bonus is the main attraction.

Join Betfred today and deposit £10 or more before gambling on a sportsbook market with odds of 1/1 or better to secure £50 in free bets. Get 3x £10 free sports bets and 2x £10 acca free bets. Play smart and attempt to earn a profit using the welcome bonus.

The free bets come with terms and conditions attached, and I advise you to read the small print in full before accepting the bonus. Doing so will improve your understanding of the offer and what’s expected of you as a registered customer.

In addition to the welcome bonus awarded to new players, Betfred also serves up a feast of recurring deals available to everyone with an active account. Visit the promotions page before placing your next bet, and you’ll find free bets, enhanced odds, cashback, price boosts, and more.

2. bet365

Join bet365 as a new customer, deposit £10 using your card, and make a qualifying bet on an upcoming sportsbook market to release £30 in free bets and claim the bet365 sign up offer. It’s fast, affordable, and secure when using the bet365 app or website.

bet365 is one of the biggest names in online sports betting, offering customers an impressive list of sports, competitions, and markets to bet on, with competition-beating odds attached. And it’s not too late to join!

If you’ve been looking for the right time to try bet365, the £30 free bet welcome bonus means it's now. You can use the bet credits however you like.

Gamble on three £10 football accumulators, trust the entire free bet to your pick from today’s UK horse racing schedule, or even use them as 30 x £1 free bets. You are in complete control.

Users are advised to enter code GOAL30 when signing up, however doing so does not change the amount you're able to claim from this welcome offer.

Winnings are paid into your bet365 player account when the result is settled, minus the free bet stake.

3. Sky Bet

Sky Bet is a major player in the gambling world, and it shows with the Sky Bet customer offer, which is a real crowd-pleaser with sports fans.

Visit Sky Bet here, register an account as a new customer, and make your first deposit gamble on sports. Your first stake must be a 0.05p single or win each way. You’ll then receive 4x £10 free bet tokens.

The offer terms and conditions include a 30-day expiry period. If you don’t use all four £10 free bets in that time, they’ll be lost. That’s worth keeping in mind, but Sky Bet’s 30 days is much better than the seven days given by most betting apps. Being able to take your time to find the right picks helps avoid rushed bets or poor selections.

In terms of offering value for money and generosity, few competitors come close to challenging Sky Bet.

4. BetMGM

BetMGM arrived in the UK promising to usher in a new golden era of sports betting, and they’ve certainly lived up to the hype.

What’s the secret behind MGM’s early success? A wide-ranging advertising campaign, big marketing budget, modern mobile app, great odds, and the BetMGM sign up offer. Join through this page to get started.

Simply create an account, make an initial deposit of £10 or more, and gamble on a sports market with odds of 1/1 or greater. Four £10 sports betting tokens then appear in your balance, ready to use on your favourite sports, competitions, teams, and players.

There’s no doubt that BetMGM is the exciting new kid on the block, and it’s worth seeing what all the fuss is about. The free bet tokens allows you to browse the site, familiarise yourself with the layout, and gamble on whatever today’s main event may be.

5. Unibet

There’s a lot to like about the Unibet sign up offer; not least, getting £40 worth of betting for just a £10 spend.

Join Unibet, deposit and gamble £10 on a qualifying sportsbook market, and you’ll secure a £20 free bet on sports and another £20 free bet on casino. Sample both sides of the business using your bet credits.

On its sportsbook site, Unibet offers a long list of betting markets on the biggest attractions, including Premier League football, UK horse racing, and Grand Slam tennis. Flick to the casino tab and enjoy free spins on the best new slots.

The shared wallet at Unibet allows you to effortlessly switch between sports and casino, with stakes coming from the spot pot and winnings added to one balance.

6. Luckster

The Luckster sign up offer is secure, easy to understand, and affordable. For just a £10 stake, you’ll enjoy £20 worth of betting across multiple popular sports, competitions, and markets.

If you would like to join Luckster and try this popular betting app, now is the ideal time. Join and bet £10, release your £10 free bet tokens, and target a profit. Luckster likes to give customers freedom and choice when betting on sports, and that extends to this promo.

The kinder terms and conditions offered by Luckster asks you to use your £10 free bet within 14 days of registering. The free bets expire after a set time period.

7. BoyleSports

The BoyleSports sign up offer is one of only a few deals that allows you to try both sportsbook and casino gambling using free bets.

Access the Boylesports app or website, deposit £10 or more, and wager on a sportsbook market with odds of 2.0 or higher. When your first bet results, the free bets quickly appear in your player betting balance.

Look for winners in the next Premier League match broadcast live on television, or spin the reels on this month’s hot slot and hope for the jackpot. Boylesports has everything you need to enjoy sports betting, including a generous welcome.

8. talkSPORT BET

talkSPORT Bet hopes to make a splash on the UK betting scene with their latest welcome bonus free bet for new customers.

Join talkSPORT Bet now, deposit £10 or more, and gamble on sports to claim the talkSPORT Bet sign up offer and secure your free bets. You can use your bonus to make predictions on several markets in prominent sports fixtures, including Premier League match winner, boxing knockouts, tennis totals, and others.

If you do decide to join talkSPORT and grab the welcome bonus free bets available today, keep in mind the terms and conditions state that bet credits expire after seven days, so you don’t want to hang around. In addition to the free bet, you’ll enjoy a modern, secure, and reliable online gambling platform offering generous odds.

9. BetVictor

BetVictor is a betting site renowned for offering in-depth sports coverage and modern casino betting. The big name proves it with the latest BetVictor sign up offer that’s ready for new customers now.

If you don’t already have an account with BetVictor, today is the perfect time to join. Create an account, deposit £10, and gamble on sports to get £30 in sports betting bonuses. You can then switch to the casino tab and enjoy your 30 free spins on a popular slot.

Although BetVictor offers in-depth coverage and competitive prices on the best sports, the English Premier League is their favourite. Visit the site or app and click on to check out an extensive list of games, betting markets, specials, and promotions for the Premier League.

10. SpreadEx

There’s a lot of great stuff going on at SpreadEx, where you can wager on your favourite teams and players. The popular betting app makes it easier to join and try SpreadEx, alongside being able to claim a £40 free bet via the SpreadEX welcome offer.

Spread betting at SpreadEx is fast-paced, energetic, and unpredictable. The welcome bonus allows you to familiarise yourself with spread betting without posing a huge risk to your budget. Ensuring there’s never been a better time to join.

How do you grab the SpreadEx bonus? Easy. Just create an account, deposit £10, and bet on a sportsbook selection with odds of 1.50 or higher. When your first bet ends, the bet credits appear in your balance and are ready to use.

UK's Best Free Bet Offers Compared - Tote's Bet £10 Get £40 vs Betfred's Bet £10 Get £40

Tote and Betfred both promote welcome offers built around the familiar “bet £10, get £40” structure, but the way the rewards are distributed and the conditions attached to them create some meaningful differences for new customers deciding between the two bookmakers. 

While the headline value is the same, the qualifying bets, the types of rewards provided, and how flexible those rewards are can vary.

Betfred’s offer provides £40 in free bets when a new customer places a £10 qualifying wager. To activate it, the first bet must be at least £10 and placed at minimum odds of evens (2.0) on sports. Once the qualifying bet has settled, Betfred credits the reward within 24 hours. 

The £40 is split into two parts: £20 in standard sports free bets and £20 in accumulator free bets. This structure means half of the bonus must be used on multi-selection bets rather than single wagers. The promotion also requires customers to enter a specific code during registration and to deposit using a debit card. 

After being issued, the free bets come with a seven-day expiry window, so they must be used relatively quickly. As with most sportsbook promotions, only the winnings from free bets are returned, not the stake itself.

Tote’s welcome promotion also advertises £40 in bonuses for a £10 qualifying bet at minimum odds of 1/1 (2.0), which mirrors Betfred’s odds requirement. However, the rewards are divided more widely across different bet types. 

Instead of offering a single block of free bets, Tote distributes the value as £20 in Tote Credit, a £10 free sports bet, and two £5 football accumulator free bets. The qualifying bet can be placed on either sports or horse racing, which gives users slightly broader flexibility compared with Betfred’s sports-only requirement. 

There is also a special condition for each-way bets on racing, where the minimum stake must be £10 on the win and £10 on the place portion, effectively making the qualifying outlay £20 in that scenario.

Another difference lies in the timing of the rewards. Tote states that the bonuses may take up to 48 hours after the qualifying bet settles to be credited, which is slower than Betfred’s 24-hour timeframe. Like Betfred, the bonus funds and credits expire after seven days, meaning bettors need to use them within a week. 

Tote’s structure may appeal to customers interested in pool betting or racing through the inclusion of Tote Credit, whereas Betfred’s offer is more focused on traditional sportsbook betting with a heavier emphasis on accumulators.

Overall, both offers deliver the same headline value for the same £10 stake and share similar minimum odds and expiry conditions. 

The key distinction is how the £40 reward is packaged, with Betfred leaning toward sportsbook free bets and Tote spreading the value across sports, football accumulators, and Tote pool betting credit.

Best Free Bets Summary

Congratulations. You now know everything worth knowing about the different types of free bets available with the UK's best betting sites.

As you learned from our in-depth review, the deposit-matched free bet is the most common offer used by bookmakers to attract attention and business. Gamblers will also find first bet insurance, odds boosts, free bets, and more delights.

You can browse the page and choose your favourite new customer betting app. You can only join a bookmaker as a new customer once, but you can join multiple best betting apps and qualify for the welcome bonus. Having several accounts also improves your chances of getting the best odds every time you gamble.

Regardless of which betting app you join, it’s essential to read the terms and conditions before submitting your details. Doing so will ensure you better understand how the welcome bonus works and what’s expected of you as a registered customer. It’ll also improve your knowledge of the free bet.

Most Common Free Bet Offers for UK Bettors Analysed

£10 Free Bet Offers

• Bet £10, Get £10 at Zetbet
• Bet £10, Get £10 at Dabble

The bet £10 and get £10 welcome bonus is extremely popular among bookmakers, with promotions offered to new players at several major sportsbooks.

The deal works well for both the bettor and the bookmaker. The bettor gets a free bet for a low risk of just £10. The bookmaker knows they are rewarding a player who is serious about gambling on the site and not just here for the freebie.

The bet £10 and get a free bet promotion changes slightly, depending on the sportsbook you join. Check a full list of T&Cs on the site.

£20 Free Bet Offers

• Bet £20, Get £20 at Easybet
• Bet £10, Get £20 at Parimatch

Some major bookmakers offer a free bet to every new customer that joins, deposits £20, and gambles on a qualifying sportsbook market.

You risk £20 of your cash on a sports fixture, such as a football team to win or the set betting in a tennis match. When your first bet results, the marketing team quickly adds the free bet tokens to your account balance.

There’s more of a risk when taking the bet £20 to get a free bet promotion, but the value of the free bets available is usually much higher.

£30 Free Bet Offers

• Bet £10, Get £30 at bet365
• Bet £10, Get £30 at Betano
• Bet £10, Get £30 at BetVictor

There are a few ways to get your hands on a £30 free bet today using your mobile or laptop.

You can take advantage of a 100% matched free bet, staking £30 to get £30, or you can try one of the deals above. Bet £10, get £30 is an excellent offer as it gives you enough funds to try different areas of the sportsbook.

These types of deals are usually reserved for new customers and are used to attract players to the bookmaker.

£40 Free Bet Offers

• Bet £10, Get a £40 free bet at BetMGM
• Get up to £40 in free bets at TalkSPORT
• Bet £10, Get £40 at William Hill

The bet £10, get £40 free bet isn’t as easy to find as some of the other promotions on this page, but the five above are ready and waiting.

Create an account, deposit £10, and gamble on a qualifying sportsbook market. Win, lose, or draw, the sportsbook will add £40 in free bets to your balance.

£50 worth of gambling for a £10 stake is an attractive deal, especially for inexperienced players getting used to online gambling.

£50 Free Bet Offers

• Bet £10, Get £50 at Betfair
• Bet £10, Get £50 at Betfred

If you’re looking for a £50 free bet, options are limited. Fear not though, as we’ve found the best available.

In most cases, you must deposit and bet £50 to get a £50 free bet. That’s why Betfair’s bet £10, get a £50 free bet caught our attention.

You can use the free bet tokens to gamble on your favourite team or spread your interest across multiple sports and fixtures.

Different Free Bet Offers Explained

Stake Not Returned Free Bets

This is the most common type of welcome bonus free bet used by online sportsbooks today.

Join a bookmaker, make your first deposit, and wager. You’ll then receive your free bet tokens to cover the stake of future bets on football and sports.

You usually have seven days to use your free bet tokens before they expire.

Example: Join a bookmaker as a new customer, deposit £10, and gamble on a first scorer in the next live Premier League match. When that bet ends, you get the free bet tokens. Add your next selection to your bet slip and use the free bet token. If your bet wins, the returns due are paid to your player account.

No Deposit Free Bets

Areal fans' favourite of the online gambling industry. Unfortunately, due to past misuse, you don’t see much of the no deposit free bets. But some still do exist.

Create an account with a bookmaker, and you’ll automatically land a no deposit free bet. That’s the true meaning of a free bet in sports.

Stakes are usually capped at between £1 and £10, depending on the bookmaker, and there may also be a limit on how much you can win using the free bet tokens. Read the terms and conditions in full before accepting.

If your bet wins, you keep the profits minus the stake. If your pick fails to deliver, you’ve lost nothing.

No deposit free bets will always be centred around some sort of big sporting event, normally coming out as something like ‘Get a free £5 bet to us on Man City vs Arsenal’.

Cash Back

We’re seeing more cash-back-style bonuses this year, and that’s a positive for gamblers. Also known as ‘first bet insurance,’ the cash back promotion covers your next wager.

For example, you could bet £10 on Man United to beat Man City at odds of 2/1. If Man Utd wins, you get the £30 returns. But if Man City wins or the game ends in a draw, the bookmaker will refund your stake as a free bet.

The cash back deals usually come with terms that state a maximum profit from your free bets, and returns may be paid in cash or bet credits.

The cash back promotion is ideal for betting on an underdog or a first goalscorer with big odds attached. The worst-case scenario is that you’ll get your stake back. For instance, ‘Get your money back if England finishes second in the Euros up to £20’.

Matched Free Bets

Matched-free bets is another promotion you’ll see available when browsing the best online bookmakers and their welcome bonuses.

Your sportsbook will match your first deposit as a free bet. This deal puts the gambler in complete control of the size of both the risk and reward.

Deposit £10 and get a £10 free bet. Deposit £50 and get a £50 free bet. The higher your first stake, the greater your free bet allowance.

For example, an offer may be titled ‘Bet £5 on the Liverpool vs Manchester United game & Get a £5 free bet’.

Many matched free bets have rules on the amount you can deposit and the odds of your qualifying bets. Most of these deals are capped at a £200 free bet with qualifying odds at 2.0 for sportsbook predictions.

Deposit-Match Free Bets

Like matched free bets, the bookmaker allows users to set their free bet. The app will match your deposit pound for pound.

Some bookmakers will release the free bets as soon as you make a deposit. It’s then up to you how to spend your free bet tokens or withdraw your cash deposit.

Other sportsbooks require you to gamble on sports for a stake of £10 or higher. The bet credits are added to your betting balance when your pick results.

As with all promos, please read the terms and conditions in full on your mobile or desktop computer before accepting.

Boosted Odds Free Bets

To stand out from the crowd, a bookmaker will boost the odds of a popular selection, such as a team to win the Champions League or a player to top score in the Premier League.

These odds boosts are usually small rises for existing customers, but you’ll find some huge boosts for new players.

An example of a boosted odds free bet might be 'Arsenal to win the Champions League at 100/1 (boosted from 7/1).'

That offer would make waves in the football betting arena and encourage bettors to sign up for the enhanced odds. Most boosted odds free bets come with maximum stakes in the T&Cs, usually £1.

This Week's Best Free Bet Offer - bet365

bet365’s welcome offer built around the Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets promotion is a straightforward incentive aimed at new customers who want to try the platform without committing a large amount of money. 

By entering the code GOAL30 during registration and depositing at least £10, new users can unlock £30 in Bet Credits once their qualifying wagers have been settled. 

The structure is simple compared with many sportsbook promotions, and the relatively low minimum deposit makes it accessible to casual bettors as well as more experienced players.

To qualify, customers must place bets to the value of their initial £10 deposit. After those bets are settled, the £30 reward is issued as Bet Credits rather than withdrawable cash. 

This means the free bets function as tokens that can be used on future wagers, with only the winnings — not the stake itself — returned if the bet is successful. While this is a common approach among online sportsbooks, it is something new users should understand before claiming the offer.

One positive aspect of the promotion is its flexibility. The qualifying bets can typically be spread across multiple selections rather than being restricted to a single wager, which allows users to explore different sports or betting markets on the site. 

bet365 is known for its extensive coverage of football, tennis, horse racing and many other events, so the offer effectively encourages new customers to explore the platform’s wide range of betting options.

However, like most promotions, the welcome offer does come with conditions. Minimum odds requirements, certain payment method restrictions and time limits can apply, and the free bets themselves must be used within a set period once they are credited. 

Because the returns exclude the Bet Credits stake, the real value of the £30 depends on how successfully those bets are used.

Overall, the Bet £10 & Get £30 offer is a solid introductory promotion that balances value with relatively simple requirements. It provides a modest but useful boost for new players and offers a chance to test bet365’s betting markets and interface with limited initial risk. 

As long as users read the terms and understand how Bet Credits work, it serves as a practical and appealing starting point for anyone considering signing up to the sportsbook. 

For many beginners it strikes a comfortable balance between promotional value and manageable conditions without overwhelming complexity for time users.

This Week's Biggest Sporting Action to use your Free Bets on

Following the conclusion of the weekend’s FA Cup fixtures, which were completed on Monday evening, attention now shifts toward the upcoming schedule of EFL and European matches set to take place over the next several days.

The Championship provides the first midweek action on Tuesday, with six fixtures scheduled. Leicester City face Bristol City, Millwall host Derby County, and Wrexham meet Hull City, all beginning at 7.45pm. The evening’s final match will see Stoke City take on Ipswich Town in the later time slot.

European competition also resumes, with the Champions League Round of 16 beginning on Tuesday. The opening fixture of the day takes place in Istanbul, where Galatasaray welcome six-time European champions Liverpool in a notable early tie.

Three additional matches follow at 8PM. Bayern Munich travel to Italy to face Atalanta, Atletico Madrid host Tottenham Hotspur in the Spanish capital, and Newcastle United meet Barcelona for the second time during this season’s competition.

The EFL programme continues on Wednesday, again featuring several Championship fixtures. Among the earlier games are Birmingham City hosting Queens Park Rangers, Norwich City facing Sheffield United, and West Bromwich Albion taking on Southampton. The later match on the schedule will see Coventry City meet Preston North End.

Four further Champions League fixtures are also scheduled that evening. Bayer Leverkusen host Arsenal, Bodo/Glimt face Sporting, Paris Saint-Germain play Chelsea, and Manchester City travel to Spain for a significant encounter with Real Madrid.

European club competitions remain the focus on Thursday, as the Round of 16 begins in both the Europa League and the Conference League.

Matches beginning at 5.45 include Lille hosting Aston Villa, Stuttgart playing Porto, and Bologna welcoming Roma in the Europa League. Conference League fixtures at that time include Rijeka against Strasbourg and AZ Alkmaar versus Sparta Prague.

Later, at 8PM, four additional games take place in each competition. Nottingham Forest host Midtjylland and Celta Vigo play Lyon in the Europa League, while Crystal Palace face Larnaca and Fiorentina meet Rakow in the Conference League.

Friday includes further domestic and European fixtures. Wrexham host Swansea City, while in continental competition Alaves face Villarreal and Marseille take on Auxerre.

Premier League action resumes on Saturday afternoon with two matches at 3PM. Burnley host Bournemouth and Sunderland face Brighton at the Stadium of Light.

Later fixtures see Chelsea welcome Newcastle United and Arsenal host Everton, before Manchester City face West Ham United at the London Stadium during the evening.

Four Premier League matches are scheduled on Monday: Crystal Palace host Leeds United, Manchester United face Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest meet Fulham, and Tottenham Hotspur travel to Anfield to play Liverpool.

Free Bets Analysed - What We Look for with Each Offer

Bonus Amount

The most obvious attraction of a betting promotion is the bonus amount. The more generous the bookmaker, the more popular the offer.

Although bonus amount is an important factor when browsing the market, it’s not the defining factor. A huge free bet is great, but not if the terms have you jumping through hoops.

Look for a promotion with a bonus amount that suits your budget, and don’t overspend to land a bigger free bet.

Qualifying Stakes

An area of sports betting promotions that’s often overlooked in the qualifying stakes.

How much do you need to deposit and bet to release the free bets? A £100 free bet is excellent, but not if it requires a £100 stake and wager.

Every deal featured on this page has an honest qualifying stake that would fit into most gambling budgets.

Expiry Dates

It’s essential to keep a close eye on expiry dates, and that’s something we’re mindful of when advising on betting bonuses.

We’ve selected free bets that give the user at least seven days to find the right selection and use their free bets.

Please keep in mind that most free bets have an expiry period, and once it has passed, you’ve lost your bonus. Don’t hang around.

Sign Up Process

The sign up process must be quick and easy. It should be available on the website and app, allowing you to join from anywhere and at any time.

Some decent free bets didn’t make it onto our list due to complicated registration. You should be able to join a bookmaker in less than two minutes.

The best sportsbook and all on this page and require you to spend less time filling in forms and more time betting.

Using Free Bets

A bookmaker must make it easy to get free bets, but also to use the bet credits with the fewest restrictions possible.

Our pick of the welcome bonuses are easy to use. Click the odds attached to a pick to add it to your bet slip. Check the box that instructs your bookmaker to take the stake from your free bet funds, and confirm.

It’s then easy to track your bet and access any winnings.

How Free Bets Work

If you’re interested in joining a bookmaker and betting on football but aren’t sure which deal or betting app is best, making use of free bets makes it easier to decide.

You must create a betting account and use your debit card or preferred e-wallet to deposit £5 or more. You will then make a qualifying bet on football, like the match-winner of a Premier League fixture.

Most free bets have a minimum stake and odds in the terms. Bet credits also expire after seven days in most cases. They’re reserved for new customers creating their first account with the bookmaker and making their first wager.

If you land a winner using your bet credits, the free bet stake isn’t included in your returns. Returns can be paid in cash or more free bets.

Meet the Writer - Frank Monkhouse

As a former professional boxer, I appreciate the unique challenges of sports. Since retiring from the ring through injury, I pursued a career in sports writing, eventually finding my place in the sports gambling arena.

I began my content creation career working at Coral bookmaker’s head office in Stratford, London, just walking distance from the 2012 Olympic Village.

Since relocating to Scotland in 2015, I’ve been writing freelance content for some huge names in sports and betting.

You’ll regularly find my football previews and predictions at Betfred, Betfair, and the Racing Post. I also create sports content for TalkSPORT, World Sports Network, and Whop.

I’m absolutely delighted to join an already strong team and will use my experiences in gambling and professional sports to help readers get the best deals, odds, and markets.

Best Betting Sign Up Offers FAQs

What gambling app gives free bets?

All bookmakers listed on this page offer new customers a welcome bonus free bet.

Is free bets real money?

The free bets offered by major sportsbooks must be used for gambling purposes and can’t be withdrawn for cash value. You can withdraw any winnings made using the free bets.

Is there free bets on bet365?

The marketing team at bet365 have created another stunning welcome bonus for new customers, and you can claim your share now.

Which football markets can I use my free bet on?

That depends on the bookmaker, but most betting apps allow customers to use their free bets on all major football competitions, teams, and players.

Do returns include the free bet stake?

In most cases, the free bet stake isn’t included in your returns. That means if you bet £10 on a 5/1 sportsbook pick, your returns will be £50.

Can I cash out my qualifying bet?

The terms and conditions of most bookmakers state cashed out bets don’t qualify for the welcome bonus free bet.