What to Ask When Searching for Free Bets

There are many types of promotions offered by online betting sites, and one type offered by many of the best UK betting sites is a free bet.  There are actually a couple of different categories of free bets as well, including in running free bets and bonuses free bets.  Not all free bet promotions are equal, though, and it is important to ask yourself the right questions when you are shopping around to make sure you are getting a good bonus.

Which Type of Free Bet are You Getting? 

Always know what type of free bet you are getting.  UK betting sites often offer what is known as an “in running free bet.”  Usually this means you can wager on a football match before the kick off and then receive an equivalent free bet for an in running market for the same match.  The other type of common free bet is the simple “bonus free bet.”  With this type, you win a bet, and then you receive a free bet as a reward with the equivalent stake as the bet that you won.  There are also first-time only free bets.  When you sign up with a bookie, they may give you the first bet free.

What are the Requirements?

It is always important to know the requirements for claiming a free bet.  You might for example have to deposit a certain amount of money to claim the opportunity.  You also may need to make a certain minimum bet.  There may be a maximum threshold for your stake too.  Most UK betting sites are only going to match a wager up to a certain amount (as with a bonus free bet or an in running free bet).  You may need to bet at certain odds, and you may only be able to receive the free bet for a certain sport. 

Additionally, some free bets are only available for a certain amount of time.  You may have to use a bonus free bet within X days after you win your original bet, for example.  A first-time free bet offer may only be valid for a few days after you join the UK betting site.  Also make sure you find out when the free bet will be available and how it will be displayed in your account. 

How Do You Withdraw the Free Bet Bonus Payment?

As with other types of bonuses, free bets are not without restrictions when it comes to actually claiming the money you win from them.  Find out whether there is any kind of turnover requirement.  Will you need to bet a certain amount of money or bet a certain number of times before you are able to withdraw your bonus payment?  It can be very frustrating to accept a free bet only to wonder later why you are unable to withdraw the money you won from it right away.  Asking yourself all of these questions before you accept an offer will ensure that you get the most out of free bet bonus offers from UK bookies.