Free Bookmaker Bets & Bonuses
Free bets and bonuses are offered by bookmakers to new punters to entice them to join and to existing punters to keep them betting. They come in a number of shapes and sizes, which this article will explain.
Free Bet Guide
The most common type of bookmaker free bet is: a free bet varying in size from as little as £5 to £50 and over. In order to get the free bet you will almost certainly be required to place a bet on an event (referred to as the qualifying bet). Normally of at least a minimum specified amount, and occasionally above certain specified odds. For example, to receive a £10 free bet at Bookmaker X you might be required to place a sports bet of at least £10 on an event at odds of evens of greater. Having placed the qualifying bet you may then be required to contact the bookmaker to receive the free bet or it may be automatically credited to your account. What you do with the free bet is normally up to you so you can place it on any event of your choosing. However, occasionally the free bet will be automatically placed on your behalf on the same event, so your stake is effectively your qualifying bet and the free bet.
Free Sportsbook Bonuses
The other common type of promotion offered by bookmakers is the free bonus. Although you can use them in a similar way it is worth understanding the differences. When a bookmaker is offering a free bonus it will typically say something like, “100% deposit bonus up to £100”. What this means is that when you make your initial deposit having joined the bookmaker they will credit you account with a free bonus matching your deposit, therefore, there is no need to place a qualifying bet. Again, you might have to contact the bookmaker to receive the free bonus or it may be automatically credited. Having received your free bonus you can then use the free bonus money as well as the money your deposited to place bets on events of your choice. You will often be required to stake a specified amount above certain odds (for example, evens or above) before you can withdraw any winnings from the free bonus money.
Bookmaker Bonuses & Free Bets Summary
From reading this article nothing is ever certain and the conditions of free bets and bonuses will very rarely be the same. It is always wise to thoroughly research any online bookmaker before accepting their free bet. The same advice is given when accepting any online sportsbook bonuses.
