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Established 2020
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2022
18+. T&C Apply
3
Established 2006
18+| New customers only | No deposit required | Promo code: FREEBET70 | Max €70 free bet | Valid Until 31.12.23 | No rollover requirements apply to free bet winnings
4
Established 2021
18+. T&C Apply
5
Established 1929
18+. New customers online only. €10 min stake (if EW then min €10 Win + €10 Place). Receive €30 Tote Credit + 50 Free Spins on selected game within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Tote credit subject to 7-day expiry. Free spins subject to 7-day expiry. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool bet added to the bet-slip. Full T&Cs apply. Dunlewey.org. Full T&Cs apply.
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Established 2022
18+. New Depositors Only. Min. Dep: €10. Max Bonus €100 + 10 Spins on Book of Dead. The welcome offer requires 1 deposit. Welcome bonus must be used within 14 days or it expires. spins expire after 24h. Bonus subject to 9x wagering with min. Odds 2.00 per single bet or 1.40 per combo bet selection. Spins subject to 35x wagering
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Established 2015
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2007
IRE/NI new customers only. Min Deposit €/£10. Min stake €/£10. Min odds Evs. Free Bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. Free Bets expire in 7 days. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment method restrictions. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. T&Cs apply.
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Established 2020
18+ New Players only. For free bet wagering requirements and minimum odds read T&C’s. www.begambleaware.org Terms Apply
10
Established 2023
18+ T&C's Apply
11
Established 2012
18+. T&C's apply
12
Established 1946
18+ Opt in, bet £10 (odds 2.00+) on any football market within 7 days of registration. Get £40 in Free Bets on selected events. Free Bets expire in 7 days. Debit Card/Apple Pay payments only. Click for T&Cs. begambleaware.org
13
Established 1997
18+. Min deposit €10 • A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least €10 • Min odds 1/2 (1.50) • Free Bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days • Free Bet stakes not included in returns • Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days and expires after 14 days • Bonus valid on selected Casino games only • Bonus wins capped at €500, excluding Jackpot wins • You must wager Bonus amount x40 – this requirement varies by game T&Cs apply.
14
Established 2023
18+. T&C's Apply.
15
Established 2024
18+, New Customers Only, Play Responsibly, T&C Apply.
16
Established 2022
18+. T&Cs Apply
17
Established 2023
18+. T&C Apply
18
Established 2006
New ROI customers only. Min Deposit: €5. Maximum Free Bet: €50. Overall odds: 1.50 (1/2) or higher. Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. 50 Bonus Spins credited on placement of qualifying bet. 50x bonus wagering applies as do weighting requirements. Bonus Spins only available on selected games. Debit card deposits only. Offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 18+ GamblingCare.ie.
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Established 2017
18+. T&C Apply
20
Established 2017
18+. 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. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill deposits. Full Terms Apply.
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Established 2021
18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit,: €10, max €10 free bet 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 not eligible. Neteller,Skrill and Paypal not eligible. T&Cs apply
22
Established 2003
18+ New Players only. Bonus Code: PLAY10. Gamble responsibly. www.begambleaware.org
23
Established 2020
18+. New customers only. Min deposit €10, maximum bonus that can be awarded in this promotion is €100. T&C's apply.
24
Established 2022
18+. New Customers only, Min deposit €20. min odds 1.5. T &Cs apply.
25
Established 2008
New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. 18+. Play Responsibly www.begambleaware.org.
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Established 2022
18+. T&C Apply
27
Established 2012
Min. bet €10 to receive €20 Free Bet (placed 10 days from registration). Min. odds of 1.6. Free Bet credited at qualifying bet settlement and placed within 10 days.
28
Established 2023
18+. T&C Apply
29
Established 2020
18+ New members. Must sign up via this offer link. Min €10 deposit & bet on sportsbook (ex. virtual), placed & settled in 14 days of sign-up. Min odds EVS. Free Bets: valid 7 days on sportsbook. Stakes not returned. Full Terms Apply. Bet Responsibly. Gamblingcare.ie.
30
Established 2022
18+. T&C Apply. Promo code: PRIBET100
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Established 2020
18+ T&C's Apply
32
Established 2017
Welcome Bonus Bet - Bet €10 Get €15 terms. This offer is for new sports customers only and is available once per household. Max. Bonus Bet amount €15. Minimum wagering on the sport to activate the Bonus Bet is €10 (which can be achieved from a Min deposit of €10). Offer valid only to customers wagering on sport €10 or more and make a qualifying bet in accordance with the Bonus Bet Specific Terms and Conditions below. 1st Place Prize: €1000. Prizes granted up to 48h after the tournament ends. Bonus Bet does not contribute towards the leaderboard. Click to see full T&Cs
33
Established 2000
18+ New UK+IRE 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 4x €5 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
34
Established 2023
18+. T&C Apply
35
Established 2017
18+. 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. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply.
36
Established 2020
18+. T&C Apply
37
Established 2022
18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet up to €50 (min. €20) on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get up to 2x €25 in free bets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly.
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Established 2001
18+, New Customers Only, Play Responsibly, T&C Apply.
39
Established 2023
18+ Ts&Cs Apply
40
Established 2021
19+. New Customers only. Minimum deposit €20 & minimum odds 1.50. T&C's apply.
41
Established 2021
18+. T&C Apply
42
Established 2021
18+. T&C Apply
43
Established 2022
18+. T&C's apply
44
Established 2021
18+. T&C Apply
45
Established 2022
18+. T&C Apply
46
Established 2014
18+ New players only. Opt-in Required. Min stake £/€/$ 10, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £/€/$ 200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms Apply.
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Established 2001
18+. Available to new customers only. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.
48
Established 2005
18+. T&C's apply.
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Established 2015
NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. MAX ONE €10 FREE BETS. QUALIFYING BETS MUST BE PLACED AT ODDS OF 1/1 OR GREATER. PAID AS BONUS TOKEN WITH MIN 4/5 ODDS REQ. SKRILL, NETELLER & PAYPAL NOT ELIGIBLE T&CS APPLY. 18+
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Established 2021
18+. T&C Apply
What is a Free Bet?
A free bet is essentially a bonus offer that bookmakers provide to both new and existing customers, giving them a chance to place bets that don't risk their own money.
If your bet wins, you get to keep the winnings (excluding the stake), offering a nice opportunity to build your bankroll. Free bets are a popular marketing tool used by bookies to attract and retain bettors, serving as a stepping stone into the world of sports betting.
How do Free Bets Work?
Understanding how free bets work is crucial if you want to maximise their potential. Typically, a free bet is awarded as a token or credit within your betting account, which you can use to place a bet on specified markets or events.
Should your free bet win, the profit from the bet is yours to keep, minus the value of the free bet stake.
How Can You Get Free Bets?
Getting your hands on free bets can be done in several ways:
- Sign-Up Offers: Many bookmakers offer free bets as a part of their welcome package for new customers.
- Loyalty Programmes: Regular punters might receive free bets as a reward for their loyalty.
- Special Promotions: Look out for special events, competitions, and promotions offering free bets.
- Deposit Bonuses: Betting sites give out free bets when you deposit a certain amount.
Read More: Check out the best Cheltenham free bets for 2024
Types of Free Bet Offers
These are all of the different types of free bets you can find at online bookmakers and betting apps:
- Bet X Get Y in Free Bets: Sign up as a new customer, deposit and bet a certain amount to unlock free bets.
- Deposit Match Free Bets: Sign up as a new customer, make a deposit and the bookmaker will match your deposit with free bets.
- Cashback Sign-Up Offers: A new user receives a percentage of their first bet back as cash or free bet credit if it loses.
- Event-Specific Free Bets: Online bookies have boosted welcome offers for big events like Ireland rugby or football matches. Existing customers are also rewarded with free bets during major events.
- Money-Back Specials: Get your stake back as a free sports bet if your bet loses - like if you back a horse and it's beaten by a nose.
- Loyalty Bonus Free Bets: If you're a loyal customer, you may be rewarded with free bets to place on a market of your choosing.
- Winning Bonus: With a winning bonus, a bookie rewards a good pick by offering free bets if you win at big odds.
- Surprise Free Bets: Some bookmakers offer random free bets to their customers without you needing to do anything to qualify.
- Free Bet Clubs: A free bet club rewards members with free bets after they place a certain amount of real-money bets within a specified time period.
How to Choose a Free Bet Offer
When claiming free bets online, you need to know what to prioritise so you can compare bonuses and choose the best offers.
The following are some of the key questions you should ask yourself when claiming free bets.
Does the offer provide value?
This is probably the most important question - are you getting bang for your buck with your free bets? Browse the list at the top of this page and you'll quickly get a good grasp of what to expect from the best free bet offers.
How much do I need to deposit?
If you're trying out a new betting site for the first time, you might not want to make a big deposit. Bookmakers shouldn't ask for a high deposit in return for free bets and there should be plenty of flexibility for punters here.
What markets & sports can I use free bets bet on?
Look for free bets that can be used on the markets and sports you prefer. Ideally, you'll have complete freedom of choice with your free bets.
What are my payment options?
You should have a variety of options when depositing. All major debit cards should trigger free bet sign up offers.
Do my free bets come with wagering requirements?
The best free bet offers usually won't require you to keep betting with your winnings before you can withdraw them.
What odds do I need to take?
In order to get a free sports bet, you'll often need to place a real-money 'qualifying bet'. This can't be placed on a complete banker, but the qualifying odds shouldn't be too restrictive. 1/2+ or evens+ is generally considered fair.
When do my free bets expire?
Most free bets come with expiry dates. You should be given at least seven days to bet with your bonus and some sites will give you 14 days.
Bookies With The Best Free Bets
While many bookmakers offer free bets, some stand out for their generosity and favourable terms. Look for bookies with a strong reputation, excellent customer service, and a wide range of betting markets.
Research and compare to find the best deals that align with your betting strategy and preferences.