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New customers only. Min deposit £10. Place qualifying bet of £10+ on Sports at min odds of EVS (2.0) within 7 days of registration. Receive £30 in Free Bets. Free Bets valid for 30 days. Stakes not returned. Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
Deposit £50 or more
What do you get?
100% of your deposit, up to £50 in bonus funds
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
Do you have to wager it before withdrawing?
Yes — 10× firstThe most common reason a bonus is worth far less than it looks
How long have you got?
30 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit
£50
Match up to
£50 bonus
Expires in
30 days
Wagering
10x

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Choose bonus at signup; Deposit and get 100% bonus up to £50; Wager bonus 10x; Withdrawals void bonus; Valid 30 days; Deposit used 1st; Odds, bet & payment limits & T&Cs apply; 18+

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4.6

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Code: SPORT30

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
Minimum deposit?
£5

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Reward
£30 in free bets

#ad

New customers only. Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of qualifying bet 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. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
All at once?
No — split into 3Each part is a separate bet to place
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
14 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£30 in free bets
Expires in
14 days

#ad · begambleaware.org

18+ New Customers. Opt in, deposit and bet £10+ on any football (odds 1/1+) within 3 days of sign up. Get 3x£10 Free Bets for set football markets. Bonuses expire in 14 days. Click for T&Cs. GambleAware.org

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£50 in free bets
All at once?
No — split into 5Each part is a separate bet to place
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
30 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£50 in free bets
Expires in
30 days

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

Place a min £10 bet on Sportsbook on odds of min EVS (2.0), get 5x £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.

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£50 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£50 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

New customers only. Register, deposit with a Debit Card, and place a first bet of £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports, to be settled within 7 days, to get £30 in Sports Free Bets and £20 in Bet Builder Free Bets within 24 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs Apply.

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
What do you get?
£10 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoYou keep the winnings, not the stake — so it's worth less than the headline
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Reward
£10 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

New Players Only. Min £10 qualifying bets, stake not returned. 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.

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BetVictor logoBetVictor
4.4
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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£25 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£25 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

#ad · begambleaware.org

18+ Opt in, deposit & bet £10 or more on any sports market at minimum odds of 1/1 within 7 days of registration. No cash out. Get £25 in Sports Free Bets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Click for T&Cs. gambleaware.org

Betway logoBetway
4.5

Bet £10 Get £40

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£40 in free bets
All at once?
No — split into 4Each part is a separate bet to place
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£40 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

#ad

New customers only. Min deposit £10. Place a qualifying pre-event single bet of £10+ at min odds of EVS (2.0) within 7 days of registration. Receive 4x £10 Free Bet Tokens. Free Bet stakes not returned. Valid for 7 days. Payment method and country restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Bet £20 Get £20

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£20
At what minimum odds?
1.90A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£20 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£20
Min odds
1.90
Reward
£20 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

#ad

New customers only. Min deposit £20 via banking app (Truelayer). Place qualifying Single or Acca bet of £20+ at odds of 1.9 or greater within 7 days of opt-in. Receive 1x £20 Free Bet. Max payout £500. Free Bet valid for 7 days. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Coral logoCoral
4.0

Bet £5 Get £30

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£5
At what minimum odds?
1.50A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£5
Min odds
1/2 (1.5)
Reward
£30 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

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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.

Fitzdares logoFitzdares
4.2
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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£50
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£25 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£50
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£25 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

#ad

New customers only. Place qualifying bet of £50+ at min odds of Evens (2.0). Receive £25 in Free Bets. Free Bets valid for 7 days. Stakes not returned. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

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4.1
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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£5
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£5
Reward
£30 in free bets

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

New Customer Offer - Qualify for £/€30 in Free Bets.

Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£5 in free bets
All at once?
No — split into 8Each part is a separate bet to place
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days
Can the qualifying bet be in-play?
Yes

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£5 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

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 for 7 days. Exclusions and T&Cs apply.

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4.5
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Code: YSKAST

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£5
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
30 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£5
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£30 in free bets
Expires in
30 days

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

New Customer offer - Use promo code YSKAST. Place a min £5 bet on the sportsbook at odds of min EVS (2.0) and get £30 in free bets. Free bet rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Debit Cards & Apple Pay will qualify for this offer. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly

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4.2
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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£20 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£20 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

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18+ Opt in, deposit & bet £10+ on any Sports market at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of registration. No cash out. Get £20 in specified Sports Free Bets. Free bets are valid 7 days.

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4.1

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Code: ROCKET1010

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£10 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£10 in free bets

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

UK only. First bet min. £10 cash at Evens+ (2.0) on accas (min. doubles). Get £10 free bet on accas (doubles – 12 folds). 7-day expiry. Full T&C's apply. New UK customers only. Minimum deposit £10. Free bet credited by midday following bet settlement. Free bet redeemable on accumulators only, min 2 selections, max 12 selections, non-withdrawable, 7-day expiry from issue.

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Code: BG30FREEBET04

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▸ The terms, in plain English
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
All at once?
No — split into 3Each part is a separate bet to place
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
30 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£30 in free bets
Expires in
30 days

18+ · #ad · begambleaware.org

Odds 1/1 or greater. 3 x £10 bet tokens. Free Bet stakes not included in returns. Free Bets exclude virtuals. Free Bets non withdrawable. Free Bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions. T&Cs apply.

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4.6
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Up to £30 in Free Bets

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Code: NWC1

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
7 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£30 in free bets
Expires in
7 days

#ad · begambleaware.org

18+ New Customers. Opt in, deposit & bet £10+ on any football market (odds 1/1+) within 7 days of sign up. Get your initial stake back (up to £30) credited in selected football markets. 30-day expiry. Click for T&Cs. GambleAware.org.

Bet £5 Get £20

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▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£5
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£20
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£5
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£20

#ad · begambleaware.org

New customers only. Sign up and place your first £5 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £5 Win + £5 Place). Win or Lose, we’ll credit your account with £10 Tote Credit (Racing) and £10 in Sports Bets. Tote Credit is subject to a 7 day expiry from the date that it is credited to your Account. 18+. Full T's & C's apply

William Hill logoWilliam Hill
4.5
9 more promos live

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Not re-checked since . Confirm the offer on the bookmaker's site.

▸ The terms, in plain English
What do you have to bet?
£10
At what minimum odds?
2.00A qualifying bet below this price won't count
What do you get?
£30 in free bets
Does the free-bet stake come back?
NoTheir terms don't spell it out, but a free bet almost never returns the stake — you keep the winnings only
How long have you got?
30 days

A summary of the operator's terms, not a replacement — theirs are the ones that count and are shown in full below.

Min deposit/bet
£10
Min odds
1/1 (2.0)
Reward
£30 in free bets
Expires in
30 days

#ad

New customers only. Min deposit £10. Place qualifying bet of £10+ on Sports at min odds of EVS (2.0) within 7 days of registration. Receive £30 in Free Bets. Free Bets valid for 30 days. Stakes not returned. Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

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What Are Free Bets?

A free bet is a bet token a bookmaker gives you, usually for opening an account and placing a first bet. You choose a selection and place the token on it like a normal bet, but the stake is the bookmaker's, not yours.

The catch is the stake. Almost every UK free bet is stake not returned (SNR): if it wins you keep the winnings, but not the free bet amount itself. A £10 free bet at odds of 3.0 (2/1) pays back £20. The same bet made with £10 of your own money pays back £30, because your stake comes back too.

That is why a "Bet £10 Get £30" offer is not worth £30 in cash. What you actually get depends on the odds you use the free bets at and whether they win. Our free bet value calculator turns an advertised amount into a realistic cash figure, and the full mechanics are in how free bets work.

How to Claim a Free Bet

The steps are much the same at every UK bookmaker. The details that change are in each offer's terms, which sit under its card in the list above.

  1. Pick an offer and read its terms. Check the minimum stake, minimum odds, expiry and any payment methods that don't count.
  2. Open a new account. Use the Claim button, register with your real details and pass the bookmaker's identity and age checks. Welcome offers are for new customers only, one per person and household, and you can't open an account while you're self-excluded through GAMSTOP.
  3. Deposit with an eligible payment method. Debit cards nearly always qualify. Some offers exclude e-wallets such as PayPal, Skrill and Neteller, and a few need a promo code at sign-up.
  4. Place the qualifying bet. Stake at least the minimum at or above the minimum odds. Many offers only count your first bet, so get this one right.
  5. Use your free bets before they expire. They're usually credited once the qualifying bet settles. Seven days is a common expiry, and some are shorter.

Types of Free Bets

"Free bet" is used for a lot of different promotions. These are the ones you'll see most at UK betting sites.

Bet and Get Offers

The standard welcome offer. You place a qualifying bet and receive a set amount in free bets, often split into several tokens. Bet £10 Get £30 is the most common size, with bet £10 get £40 and bet £5 get £20 offers close behind. Some bookmakers pay in bet credits rather than free bets: the idea is the same, but the returns from bet credits usually exclude the stake too.

Deposit Match Bonuses

Here the bookmaker matches your first deposit, for example 100% up to £50. Matched bonuses are more likely to carry a wagering requirement, meaning you have to bet the bonus a set number of times before you can withdraw. Check that number before you deposit.

No Deposit Free Bets

No deposit free bets are credited without you paying anything in. They are rare in the UK, small when they do appear, and often come with tight odds and expiry limits. Treat them as a way to try a site, not as a source of value.

Boosts, Acca Insurance and Money Back

Some welcome offers come as boost tokens rather than free bets. Others refund a losing first bet, or a losing accumulator, as a free bet. Our pages on enhanced odds, acca insurance and money back offers list the live versions of each.

Free Bets for Existing Customers

Once you've used a welcome offer, the regular promotions take over: free bet clubs that reward a weekly amount of betting, price boosts, Bet Builder tokens and event promotions around big fixtures. They're smaller than welcome offers, but they keep coming. See existing customer offers for the current list.

Free Bet Terms Explained

Two offers with the same headline can be worth very different amounts. These are the terms that decide it.

TermWhat it meansWhat to look for
Qualifying betThe real-money bet you place to unlock the offerThe minimum stake, and whether it has to be your first bet
Minimum oddsThe lowest price your qualifying bet (and sometimes the free bet) can be placed atEvens (2.0) or lower is easy to meet; anything above that limits your choices
Stake not returned (SNR)Winnings from the free bet are paid without the stakeNearly every UK free bet is SNR; stake returned offers are rare
ExpiryHow long you have to use the free bets once creditedSeven days is common; a short expiry is easy to miss
Payment exclusionsDeposit methods that don't qualify for the offerE-wallets such as PayPal, Skrill and Neteller are the usual exclusions
Eligible marketsWhere the free bets can be usedSome are limited to one sport, to accumulators, or to a specific bet type
Wagering requirementHow many times a bonus must be bet before you can withdrawMost UK bet and get offers have none; deposit match bonuses often do

Our guide to free bet terms goes through each one in more detail, with examples.

How to Get the Most From a Free Bet

Because the stake isn't returned, where you place a free bet matters more than with a cash bet. Here is what a typical Bet £10 Get £30 offer, paid as three £10 free bets, returns at different odds.

Odds (decimal / fractional)Return if one £10 free bet winsReturn if all three win
2.0 (evens)£10£30
3.0 (2/1)£20£60
4.0 (3/1)£30£90
6.0 (5/1)£50£150

Longer odds pay more but win less often. Averaged over many bets, a stake-not-returned free bet is worth roughly 70% to 80% of its face value, so £30 in free bets is worth about £21 to £24, not £30.

  • Use longer odds. At odds of 1.5 a £10 SNR free bet pays back just £5 if it wins. At 5.0 it pays back £40. Odds of around 4.0 to 6.0 are a sensible target for most SNR free bets.
  • Use it before it expires. An unused free bet is worth nothing. Put the expiry date in your calendar when it lands in your account.
  • Check the eligible markets. If the free bet is restricted to football accumulators, a single on the racing won't use it.
  • Compare the real value, not the headline. A smaller offer with low minimum odds and a long expiry can be worth more than a bigger one with tight conditions.

Some people use free bets for matched betting, which locks in a share of the free bet's value by laying the same selection on a betting exchange. It takes time and an exchange account, and it isn't for everyone.

Free Bets by Sport

Most welcome offers can be used on any sport, but bookmakers time their promotions around the big events.

Football

Football gets the most promotions. Through the season you'll find Bet Builder offers, acca boosts, acca insurance and price boosts on the weekend's main fixtures. Our Premier League betting offers page lists the live ones, and football betting sites compares the bookmakers.

Horse Racing

Racing offers lean towards Best Odds Guaranteed, extra places and money back specials, and they peak at the Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National and Royal Ascot. See horse racing betting offers for what's running now.

Other Sports

Tennis Grand Slams, golf's majors, the PDC World Darts Championship and big boxing nights all bring event-specific free bets and enhanced odds while they're on. Outside those weeks, the general welcome offers in the list above are where the value is.

How We Check and Order These Offers

Every offer on this page comes from a bookmaker licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. We read each one against the bookmaker's own promotions page and show the date of that check on its card. An offer we can't re-check is flagged, and one that has been withdrawn or has expired comes off the page.

The offers at the top of the list are the ones we feature. Everything below them is sorted by our offer score, which weighs five things from the terms:

  • Value (35%): what the reward is realistically worth against what you have to stake, after the stake-not-returned effect and any wagering
  • Ease (20%): how much has to go right to get the reward, such as minimum odds, wagering and payment exclusions
  • Restrictions (20%): what is attached to the reward once you have it, such as wagering, short expiry and stake not returned
  • Complexity (15%): how many separate steps stand between signing up and having the reward
  • Speed (10%): how quickly you can use it up, which a short expiry or a reward split into many tokens slows down

We may earn a commission if you sign up through our links. That never changes an offer's terms, and the full method is on our how we review page.

Gamble Responsibly

Free bets still involve real money: the qualifying bet is yours, and so is the deposit. Set a budget before you sign up, only bet what you can afford to lose, and don't chase losses to unlock an offer. Every UK-licensed bookmaker lets you set deposit limits, take a time-out or self-exclude, and our safer gambling tools help you work out sensible limits. If gambling stops being fun, GamCare and BeGambleAware offer free, confidential support, and GAMSTOP blocks every UK-licensed site at once. 18+ only.

Every bookmaker featured holds a UK Gambling Commission licence — see our betting sites reviews for the full list, or read what are free bets? for a longer explainer. The “last checked” date on each offer card is the day the offer was last checked against the bookmaker's own site. Please gamble responsibly — 18+. BeGambleAware.org

FAQs

Are free bets really free?
Free bets let you make a bet without using your own money, but they aren't usually "free" because most will require you to meet certain conditions — like making a qualifying deposit or placing a qualifying bet. Make sure you read the terms and conditions before you claim any offer.
Do you get your stake back on a free bet?
It depends, but most are stake not returned (SNR), which means you get to keep whatever you win, but not the actual free bet stake. Some promotions are stake returned (SR), where you get the stake back with your winnings, but these are rare.
What's the best free bet offer in the UK?
The best free bet offer always changes, as bookmakers are constantly updating what's available. The best offers are those with the fairest qualifying requirements — like minimum odds, expiry dates and payment-method rules — which is exactly what our comparison above weighs up.
Can I get free bets with no deposit?
Sometimes bookmakers offer no-deposit free bets, but they're a lot less common than matched deposit offers and usually have stricter eligibility criteria and lower bonus values.
How long do free bets last before they expire?
It varies by bookmaker and offer. Some free bets only last a few days, while others are valid for a week or even longer. Check the T&Cs to see the expiry date of your chosen offer.
Can I withdraw a free bet straight away?
No. You can't withdraw a free bet as cash. You'll first need to place the qualifying bet, wait until it settles, then place the free bet tokens on an eligible market. If that bet wins, you can withdraw the eligible winnings, subject to the T&Cs.
Are free bets worth it?
Yes — as long as you understand the terms and conditions attached. Compare offers, check the qualifying requirements and use our free bet value calculator to make sure you're getting the best possible value.
Do I need a new account to claim a free bet?
Welcome offers are only available to those opening a new account with a bookmaker for the first time. However, lots of bookies also offer free bets for existing customers that you can take advantage of.

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