Not sure where to put this but most seem to use 'free' bets for Cheltenham so...
When is a 'free bet' not a free bet? From my own very limited experience, there are 3 main categories:
- based on turnover like the Sky Bet Club. Bet £25 in a week and get a £5 free bet.
I'd argue that this is only a free bet if you normally spend £25+ a week betting and that you make a profit on that.
- special offers from a bookie eg. bet £10 in a particular period and get a 'free' £10 bet to be used in a (fairly short) period of time. Typical Betfair Sportsbook offer.
Surely only a free bet if you were going to have the original bet anyway.
- race specific offers. If X wins a particular race, all losing bets qualify for a 'free' bet. Typical Paddy Power offer.
Again, surely only a free bet if you were going to have the original bet anyway.
I'll freely admit that I bet very little - £25 a week will get you 4% of a horse with Willie Mullins - but are there any other 'free' bet offers that are more reliable and actually free?
When is a 'free bet' not a free bet? From my own very limited experience, there are 3 main categories:
- based on turnover like the Sky Bet Club. Bet £25 in a week and get a £5 free bet.
I'd argue that this is only a free bet if you normally spend £25+ a week betting and that you make a profit on that.
- special offers from a bookie eg. bet £10 in a particular period and get a 'free' £10 bet to be used in a (fairly short) period of time. Typical Betfair Sportsbook offer.
Surely only a free bet if you were going to have the original bet anyway.
- race specific offers. If X wins a particular race, all losing bets qualify for a 'free' bet. Typical Paddy Power offer.
Again, surely only a free bet if you were going to have the original bet anyway.
I'll freely admit that I bet very little - £25 a week will get you 4% of a horse with Willie Mullins - but are there any other 'free' bet offers that are more reliable and actually free?
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