Best Free Bets UK and Betting Sign Up Offers | October 2025

Free bets are widely available on UK betting sites for new and existing customers.

At The Independent, we’ve done the hard work to find the best free bet offers on the market through our impartial, expert analysis focusing on providing you with optimum value.

This in-depth research involves first-hand testing to assess everything from odds requirements to free bet key terms and conditions, ensuring our recommendations are reliable and up to date.

If you fancy a bet on football, horse racing, tennis or golf, you’ll find ample betting offers on this page to suit your betting preferences.

Free bets are promotions offered by betting sites that allow you to place a bet without risking your own money.

Free bets come with terms and conditions. Usually, you must deposit or stake a qualifying amount to receive a free bet, which can be used on selected sports and events.

UK betting sites may apply wagering requirements, meaning winnings must be played through a set number of times before you can withdraw, but this is more common on casino sites.

Always check the terms and conditions as some free bets or betting offers apply only to specific sports, bet types or certain markets.

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Free bets are simple to use. Betting sites attach either a box or toggle on the bet slip that users need only to tick or move to enable free bets on their wager.

If your bet wins, you keep the profit, but the free bet stake itself isn’t returned.

Betting sites vary on how you can use your free bet balance.

Some bookmakers may require you to use free bets in precise portions, such as £5 or £10, while others will allow you to bet with amounts of your choosing until you’ve used up your balance.

Free bets come in two main forms: betting sign up offers for new customers and ongoing betting offers for existing bettors.

There are certain types of free bet offers that are commonly available on betting sites including:

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We’ve looked at the betting sign up offers provided by many of the best betting sites to bring you our top three betting offers on the market for new customers.

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In our view, Betfred’s Bet £10, Get £50 is the standout new customer betting sign up offer on the market. No other betting site can come close to matching its value for new customers, who can claim the betting sign up offer with minimal fuss.

New users simply need to enter the Betfred promo code BETFRED50 when signing up before depositing at least £10 with a debit card, and placing a £10 bet on any sports market at minimum odds of 1/1.

Once your qualifying bet settles, you’ll receive a massive £50 in free bets, split into three £10 free bets for any sport and two £10 accumulator bets, all of which are valid for seven days.

Once customers have used the Betfred welcome offer, there’s plenty of ongoing free bet offers for existing customers under their promotions section, including football betting offers on bet builder and in-play bets.

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Ladbrokes are one of the standout betting sites on the market, and delivers argubaly the best value betting sign up offer online.

Customers on a smaller budget will love using Ladbrokes compared to other bookies given that new users only need to deposit £5 to claim the Ladbrokes sign up offer.

Ladbrokes is the best £5 deposit betting site on the market, allowing users to deposit and bet £5 to unlock £30 in free bets after signing up online.

The 1/2 odds threshold is one of the lowest available for welcome offers, while new users can bet on any sport on its vast sportsbook. So, there’s plenty of flexibility where to place your qualifying bet, which must be made within 14 days of signing up.

Once that qualifying bet settles, you’ll receive £30 in free bets paid out in 6 x £5 installments within 24 hours. There’s also flexibility regarding these free bets with 4 x £5 free bets available to use on any sport on Ladbrokes, while 2 x £5 free bets are reserved for football bet builders.

New users get seven days to use their free bets, which is standard across the industry. Beyond that, existing customers have plenty of promotions at hand.

But in terms of betting sign up offers, you’ll struggle to find better value from such a low deposit and qualifying bet, which is why we rate it as the second best betting offer on the market.

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BetMGM have one of the strongest free bet offerings for new customers, who can claim £40 in free bets by signing up online.

We love that the sign-up process is fast and seamless, requiring just three simple steps. This is a breath of fresh air compared to some other new betting sites who over-complicate the registration process.

After signing up and depositing £10 using an eligible payment method, new customers only need to place a £10 qualifying bet on any market at odds of 1/1 or greater to unlock their £40 in free bets. This bonus is available for seven days giving users plenty of time to use it.

While BetMGM has faced some slow withdrawal complaints since launching in the UK in 2023, their overall offering remains one of the strongest on the market.

The combination of a generous welcome bonus and an easy onboarding process makes it one of the standout choices for betting sign up offers.

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Free bet offers are widely available on the best betting sites for existing customers that place regular bets online. Depending on your chosen bookmaker, these can be called rewards, loyalty bonuses or free bet clubs.

The best betting offers on the market allow customers to obtain free bets without having to place significant wagers on the sportsbook and at a low odds threshold. These betting sites stand out for offering existing customers value for their loyalty.

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Available to: New and existing customers

Betway operate one of the best free bet offers on the market for existing customers. Its free bet club rewards customers that place regular accumulators with £10 in free bets.

It’s open to both new and existing customers, who can opt-in on the promotion before staking £25 or more on trebles, accumulators or bet builders with at least three selections.

We like the fact that the qualifying terms are straightforward, with a reasonable minimum odds requirement of 2/1 for bets. This makes it accessible for all punters. Once qualifying wagers are settled, customers receive £10 in free bets paid in two £5 installments.

Free bets are credited one at a time – one on Saturday and another on Monday.

Customers must remember to opt-in on the offer to qualify, and there are few stipulations that come with this free bet club. Wagers that are cashed out, system bets and stakes placed using free bets do not count towards the £25 qualification.

Nonetheless, this is a solid betting offer for those who regularly place multiples and acca bets with consistent weekly rewards.

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Available to: New and existing customers

We appreciate flexibility with our betting offers at The Independent, and talkSPORT BET provide an impressive rewards club for punters who love betting on football.

Using the ‘Footie Rewards’ promotion, new and existing talkSPORT BET customers can claim either a £5 free bet or £10 free bet for placing five qualifying bets on football from Monday to Sunday.

This talkSPORT BET offer gives users the option to choose between their offer. Bettors can place 5 x £5 free bets or 5 x £10 bets on football markets with odds of evens or greater to unlock either a £5 free bet or a £10 free bet, depending on the value of your corresponding wagers.

Free bets will be credited as one of the following worth £5 or £10 to use on football: acca free bet, Lucky Dip free bet, bet builder free bet or in-play free bet. Bettors must place their free bets on a market with odds of evens or greater and the tokens are active for up to three days.

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Available to: New and existing customers

Virgin Bet rewards club is straightforward to use for existing customers and is available on a weekly basis. Customers that place four qualifying acca bets worth £5 are rewarded with a £5 free bet to use on an acca bet.

We like that customers can get stuck in and claim their loyalty bonus with ease. They only need to opt-in on the promotion before placing four £5 accas with odds of 2/1 or greater between Monday to Sunday.

After the qualifying bets have settled, customers will receive a £5 free acca bet to use across the Virgin Bet sportsbook.

The minimum odds to use your free bet are 1/100, so there are ample markets to choose and there are no restrictions where you can use your bonus. Better yet, bettors have seven day to use their free bets.

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Moneyback specials are one of the most intriguing betting offers available for existing customers. It protects customers’ stakes if their selection loses.

These free bet offers are common across a number of sports, but are especially popular for horse racing and football bet builders. We’ve looked at the top horse racing betting sites and football betting sites to find the best moneyback specials.

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Available to: New and existing customers

Moneyback specials are a bettor’s best friend, covering potential losses if your selection fails. Bet365 are relative newcomers to moneyback specials, but have expanded their free bet offers to include this feature for bets on a number of sports, including football and horse racing.

Bet365 moneyback specials are most prevalent on football, and notably the Premier League where the game of the week will be covered with a moneyback special, although Champions League and Europa League midweek games have also featured with this betting offer.

To qualify, customers simply have to place a qualifying bet builder on the eligbile game.

What we love about the offer is the low odds threshold for qualifying bet builders, requiring odds of evens or greater to secure the bonus. Bet365 also include their ‘Sub Play On’ promotion for bet builders giving your wager that extra chance to succeed.

Bettors can wager up to £10 and will receive their stake back in free bets back if their bet fails, while you must tick the ‘Money Back As Free Bets’ box on the bet slip to ensure you qualify for the betting offer.

Free bets are credited with 24 hours and bettors can use their credits anywhere on one of the best betting sites in the business.

Horse racing has also been added to the repotoire recently, with customers being able to claim their moneyback as free bets if their horse loses on eligible races. However, this free bet offer is not as prevalent as the football bonus.

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Available to: New and existing customers

BoyleSports provides a great promotion for horse racing punters looking for an extra safety net on bets on the horses.

Bettors placing wagers on selected horse races will receive a refund on their stake up to £20 if their selection finishes runner-up to the Starting Price (SP) favourite.

These free bet offers are available every day on BoyleSports and applies to both win and each-way singles. The free bet refund is credited within 24 hours and is valid for seven days.

However, bettors must bear in mind there are restrictions with this promotion. Ante-post, in-play and void bets are not eligible, and there must be at least five runners in the race you bet on.

Overall, this is a great promotion for frequent users of horse racing betting sites and racing fans generally who want a second chance when backing their fancies.

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Available to: New and existing customers

Unibet take their racing moneyback special to the next level by offering customers their stake back as cash rather than free bets if your selection finishes second or third in select races.

Unibet has two types of moneyback special; one that requires the horse to finish second and the other second or third. However, the process starts in the same way for both promos, where customers must opt in on the betting offer on their bet slip before placing a minimum £1 stake to qualify.

If the offer requires the horse to finish second to qualify you will receive your money back as free bets up to £20. For the second or third promotion, Unibet will honour your stake up to £10 in cash if your selection places.

This money back offer only applies to win-only bets.

We like the flexibility of the offer available from Unibet, especially the latter promotion that provides money back as cash rather than free bets that can be withdrawn immediately.

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Bet and get promos are extremely popular betting offers for existing customers on betting sites. These are regular promotions that are offered around major events, notably football matches.

Here, customers simply need to meet the requirements of the promotion by placing a qualifying wager at the required odds before the free bet is unlocked. Here are the standout betting sites for bet and get free bets.

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Available to: New and existing customers

William Hill are one of the relative newcomers to bet and get deals, but the veteran bookmaker has started to come to the fore with a range of impressive betting offers across its sportsbook.

We’ve spotted bet and get deals based on The Masters, PGA Championship, World Snooker Championship, tennis Grand Slams and football matches. It’s no slouch either on horse racing bet and get deals either.

New and existing customers need only to opt-in on the promotion before placing a qualifying wager, which in our experience requires bets at odds of evens or greater. Users receive more than a fair deal using William Hill.

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Available to: New and existing customers

NetBet are another rising star for bet and get promotions for new and existing customers. We always find regular betting offers for customers on a wide range of sports and betting markets, particularly for acca bets and bet builders.

Free bet offers are offered on a regular basis, but more commonly around major events including football, horse racing and UFC events.

NetBet is the UFC’s official betting sponsor, so users can expect to see numerous bet and get deals for fight nights.

In our experience, the odds thresholds are extremely fair for acca bets and bet builders at around 2/1 for qualifying wagers, while it only requires three or more legs, much lower than many of its competitors.

Waiting for a qualifying wager to settle is usually the standard practice before receiving free bets, but NetBet have been known to credit free bets after the confirmation of qualifying wagers. This further strengthens its appeal.

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Available to: New and existing customers

LiveScore Bet offer regular bet and get offers acros a wide range of sports. We love the versatility of their free bet and get offers that don’t just cover football, but horse racing, darts, cricket, tennis, golf and more.

One of the standout bet and get free bet offers available on LiveScore Bet is the Anytime Goalscorer bet and get. Customers that place an anytime bet on a Premier League goalscorer ahead of the weekend’s slate of games receive a £10 free bet to use on the sportsbook.

What appeals on this free bet offer is that LiveScore Bet combines the promotion with its eye-catching VAR payout that pays out on goalscorer even if the goal is disallowed after a VAR check.

Other sports are also included in the bet and get specials, where customers usually have to place a £10 bet to unlock a £10 or £5 free bet depending on the promotion. These free bet offers are a regular occurence, especially around major sporting events

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Casino free bets can be combined with betting sign up offers to offer both free bets and casino bonuses to use on a gambling site online.

There are many betting sites that also operate online casinos, offering users the chance to experience both sports and casino gambling. Here are the standout betting offers that combine both casino bonuses and free bets.

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Available to: New customers only

BetVictor are one of the most trusted and reliable betting sites on the market. It uses its sportsbook expertise and combines it with a quality online casino product to offer one of the best casino free bet offers.

The betting offer is only available for new customers signing up for BetVictor online. Users need to register, deposit £20 before placing a £20 bet on the sportsbook on any market with odds of evens or greater.

After your qualifying wager settles, you’ll receive £20 in free bets to use on the sportsbook and a £20 casino free bet paid out in two £10 installments to use on select slot games and BetVictor’s live casino.

Wagering requirements are attached to the casino free bets, meaning users have to playthrough 40x before funds can be withdrawn, but not the free bet portion. The diversity of the offer is perfect for bettors that want to sample everything BetVictor has to offer.

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Available to: New customers only

Coral, one of the most notable betting brand in the business, and combine their outstanding sportsbook with its impressive casino site to offer customers £20 in free bet and 50 free spins.

A number of operators combine their sportsbook and casino products with their welcome offer, but Coral delivers tremendous value on its sign up offer requiring only a £5 deposit and bet to unlock the full tranche of bonus funds.

There’s no Coral bonus code required to claim the bonus, new customers only need to click a link, deposit and bet £5 on any sports market on its sportsbook. The 1/2 odds threshold gives users plenty of freedom over which market to pick, and gives you a great chance to start with a winning bet along with your betting sign up offer funds.

Once your qualifying bet has settled, Coral will credit your account with £20 in free bets paid out in four £5 installments to use on the sportsbook as well as 50 free spins on the popular slot titles Big Bass Splash or Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe.

Free spins feature no wagering requirements, meaning that customers can withdraw these funds immediately from their account. There’s also ample time to use the free bets and free spins with a seven-day window.

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Available to: New customers only

Neptune Play are another new betting site on the market with a combined sportsbook and casino free bet offer.

Although Neptune Play specialises in online casino, it does offer a strong sportsbook welcome bonus. New customers can sign up and deposit £20 before betting £20 on any market with odds of evens or greater to qualify for the sportsbook bonus and casino free bets.

Once your bet has settled, Neptune Play pay out the £10 free bet and 10 free spins within 24 hours. The £21 free bet is active for 14 days, which is longer than many of its rivals. However, users have a short timeframe to use their free spins.

These must be used within 24 hours before they expire and are limited to the Book of Dead slot. There are also wagering requirements, albeit the 15x terms are a lot lower than other operators.

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Before a bookmaker makes our list of free bet offers, they must meet key criteria to ensure a high-quality betting experience.

Only sites with a valid UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence are considered on our list of recommended operators.

It is non-negotiable. The UKGC ensures fair play and consumer protection, working alongside independent testing agencies like eCOGRA, whose rigorous standards all our recommended bookies have met.

If a bookmaker isn’t regulated, it’s not safe – anyone can verify a licence via the UKGC register.

Security is a top priority when evaluating betting sites. Every bookmaker we recommend must implement high-quality security measures such as SSL encryption and two-factor authentication to protect customer data.

Reputation also plays a role – established brands like Betfred, William Hill and Bet365 consistently rank highly with us, but we also highlight new, reputable operators such as BetMGM when their free bet offers meet our expectations.

With most bets now placed on phones and tablets, mobile betting functionality is essential.

Bookmakers with dedicated betting apps that mirror the desktop experience are given preference, and we also consider user app reviews from the Apple and Google Play stores.

The customer experience is equally crucial – we rigorously test bookmaker support channels, favouring those that provide fast, effective resolutions.

Ultimately, our rankings focus on the quality of the free bet offers – how rewarding, flexible and accessible they are to the average punter.

We also take into account matters including odds restrictions, timeframe to both unlock free bet offers and use your bonus funds, wagering requirements and what payment methods are available.

Operators that provide valuable betting sign up offers, competitive terms, and ongoing free bet promotions for returning customers get the highest ratings and we constantly review our top betting offers.

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Below are a selection of betting offers which can be used in conjunction with betting on some of this today’s sporting events.

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If you decide to engage with any of the online betting sites highlighted on this page, remember to gamble responsibly, even when using free bets and betting sign up offers.

Data from the UK Gambling Commission suggests that around 0.5 per cent of the UK population could be considered as experiencing problem gambling (though some studies estimate this number could be up to eight times higher).

When betting, always assume you’ll lose and therefore, only bet what you can afford to lose.

The same applies if you’re using new casino sites, slot sites, poker sites or any other form of gambling.

Make sure you use the responsible gambling tools offered by betting companies such as deposit limits, reality checks, loss limits and time outs. These can stop gambling from getting out of hand.

If you have gambling-related concerns, then seek independent help. There are several UK charities and institutions that offer support, advice and information, with a few listed below:

Chris Wilson is a betting content producer and sports reporter who has been working at The Independent since 2023.

He writes betting tips across a range of sporting events as well as reviewing dozens of betting sites and casino sites across the UK.

Chris has extensively tested and reviewed offers from established operators and new betting sites to find the best free bet offers for readers of The Independent.

Responsible gambling is always at the forefront of his research, ensuring customers have a fair and secure experience claiming and using betting offers online.

On this page, we’ve picked some of our favourite free bets and we only recommend betting sites that are regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), ensuring that users can enjoy a safe betting experience.

There are plenty of illegitimate gambling operators and traders out there, so be careful.

For example, in March 2025, the UKGC assisted Staffordshire Police leading to the charge of a 39-year-old man for providing unlicensed gambling.

So the black market threat is still very real, even in a well-regulated market like the UK. If in doubt, check the register of gambling businesses on the UKGC website.

While our recommended free bet offers will be perfect for some people, you should always choose bookmakers who provide free bets that cater to your specific needs.

Make sure you fully read the terms and conditions when signing up so you’re clear on how to qualify for the offers.

We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.

What is a free bet?

A free bet is a bonus that is credited to a customer by a betting site to bet on an event. The free bet will carry a numerical value that customers can either use in whole or use partial funds. Customers may be limited to certain sports or events with free bets.

How do you get free bets?

Customers can claim free bet offers by signing for a new betting site and unlocking the sign-up bonus. Existing customers can also get free bets in a variety of ways, including bet and get promotions, loyalty offers and more.

Can you withdraw free bets?

No. Free bets are non-withdrawable. Customers must use the bonus on the sportsbook in their entirety within the timeframe specified by the bookmaker. Free bets that are not used in the timeframe will expire.

Which bookie offers the best betting sign up offer?

In our research we found that Betfred offer the best betting sign up offer on the market, providing new customers with £50 in free bets after signing up online and betting £10. BetMGM and Ladbrokes also offer impressive betting sign up offers.