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Established 2012
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18+. Full T&Cs apply. New cus only. Opt-in & deposit req. 7 days to deposit and stake £10 minimum bet at odds of 1.5 or greater to qualify. Max 3x £10 free bets credited on bet settlement. Free bets must be used on 4 or more selections with selection odds of 1.3 or greater. Free bets are non-withdrawable and stake not returned with winnings. 7 day expiry.18+ BeGambleAware.org.
Brand Ambassador Teddy Sheringham
Live Streaming of UK Horse Racing
Acca Club: £5 Free Bet Every Week
BetUK have former England footballer Teddy Sheringham and six time champion jockey Kieren Fallon as brand ambassadors and betting experts.
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Established 2001
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18+. New Customers only. Bet £10* & Get £30* in Free Bets. Sign up, deposit between £5* and £10* to your account and bet365 will give you three times that value in Free Bets when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
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Awarded 'Sportsbook of the Year' 2018/19/20/21
Live Streaming of 1000's of Events
2 Goals Ahead Early Payout Offer
Bet365 offer the most comprehensive online sports betting service, including live steaming of a huge range of sports, plus a unique 'Edit Bet' functionality.
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Established 1999
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18+ begambleaware.org. Spread betting losses can exceed deposit. Plus Best Odds On All Premier League Matches(fixed odds Match Odds, pre-match v top 5 bookies on Oddschecker).
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Primary Shirt Sponsor of Burnley FC
Football First Goalscorer Insurance
Horse Racing '2nd to a Rag' Insurance
Spreadex is the only UK betting site to offer traditional sportsbook fixed-odds betting as well as sports spread betting and financial trading from the same account. It is also one of the few betting companies to offer credit facilities - meaning sports betters can place bets without having to first deposit funds.
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Established 2020
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New Players only. Max. Free Bet Token amount: £10.Minimum Deposit: £15. Minimum wagering on Sport to activate the Free Bet Token: £15
Dual Sportsbook & Casino Platform
Extensive Range of Football Markets
Accumulator Boosts of up to 77%
Heyspin is an online betting site that offers both sports betting and online casino games. Their impressive sportsbook platform offers a huge range of markets, including in-play betting and cash-out options.
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Established 1929
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New customers online only. Place your first bet on racing pools for a minimum of £/€5 and win or lose you will receive £/€20 Tote Credit. £/€20 Tote Credit rewarded as £/€10 redeemable against racing bets only and £/€10 redeemable against UK and Irish placepot bets only. Tote Credit cannot be withdrawn, exchanged, or substituted and expires after 7 days. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool bet added to the bet-slip. Ten to Follow, virtual and football bets do not qualify. Totewin will be the qualifying bet when a Totewin and a Toteplace bet are struck at the same time. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. BeGambleaware.org
UK's Leading Horse Racing Pool Betting Operator
Home of the Placepot & Exclusive Placepot App
Never Beaten by SP on Horse Racing with Tote+
The Tote offers horse racing pool betting, popular with punters who place small stakes to win large amounts. Favourite bets include the Placepot (picking a horse to be placed in the first six races) and Jackpot/Scoop6 (picking the winner of each of six nominated races on a single day).
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Established 2019
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18+. New players only. Minimum stake £/$/€10, minimum odds 2, stake not returned. 1X wagering the winnings from the Free Bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free Bet is valid for 7 days from issue. Max conversion: £/$/€200. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms Apply
Official Betting Partner of Worcester Warriors
Dual Sportsbook & Casino Platform
'Wager Wars' Leaderboard & Cash Prizes
TebWin are the official betting partner of Gallagher Premiership rugby union club Worcester Warriors and offer a very simple and easy to navigate betting site.
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Established 2022
New Players Only. Minimum stake £ 10, minimum odds 2.0, stake not returned. 1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 30 Days from issue. Max conversion: £ 100. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses .
8
Established 2022
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18+. New Customers only. Must have a minimum of 3 bets of £10 or more on separate events at odds of evens (2.0) or bigger on first day. First day losses equals all settled stakes less all returns. T&C's apply.
Long Established Independent Bookmaker
Unique Horse Racing Free Bet Refunds
Racing Ambassadors Hayley Turner & Tom Cannon
Betgoodwin is the new online betting site from the independently owned Goodwin Racing telephone betting service. They offer a variety of horse racing special offers as well as betting on a variety of other sports.
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Established 2022
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New customers only. Available once per household. Max. FreeBet amount: £10 Minimum Deposit and wagering on sport to activate the Free Bet is: £10 Void/cancelled or cashed out bets do not count towards wagering to activate the free bet. Offer valid only to customers making a first deposit of £10 or more. Offer only applies to players who are residents of United Kingdom and Irland.
Live Betting & Cash-Out Options
Well Designed & Easy To Use Interface
‘Boost Up’ Accumulator Boosts
Luckster is a dual sportsbook and casino platform with a vaguely Irish theme, including the inevitable leprechaun logo and shamrock imagery.
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Established 2022
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Customers depositing via Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill or Skrill 1-Tap are not entitled to this offer. Min deposit €10. Max bonus €100. Offer valid for the first deposit. Offer open to new players only. This offer is only open to new players and can only be claimed once per household. The Welcome Bonus cannot be combined with any other bonus, promotion or offer. The Welcome Bonus must be used within 14 days of being credited to your ZETBET account. ZETBET reserves the right to cancel Welcome Bonuses at any time if they have not been used within the approved time period. ZETBET reserves the right to cancel Welcome Bonuses at any time if they have not been used within the approved time period. In the interest of fair play, please note that we require you to wager your Welcome Bonus a minimum of 9 times before you can withdraw any winnings.
Fast & Clean Betting Interface
'Zet Boost' Accumulator Boosts
Broad Range of Sports & Esports Markets
ZetBet is a new to market UK betting site that includes an attractive sportsbook with excellent filters to enable you to find your bet quickly and easily.
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Established 2015
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The Promotion operates as a £/€20 Surprise Bet when you place a bet of at least £/€10 on any market with odds greater than or equal to 1.50 as your first bet. The Promotion runs from 09/08/2021 / 12:00 (BST) until 31/12/2021 / 12:00 (BST) (the “Promotional Period”). The Promotion is only valid to: (a) new customers; (b) customers aged 18 years or over. To qualify for the Promotion, participant must deposit and place a £/€10 bet as their first bet on any market (excluding each way) in the sportsbook with odds greater than or equal to 1.50. Only original odds count toward the promotion. Supercharged odds do not count towards the promotion. An accumulation of smaller stakes will not count. Cashed out bets do not count towards this promotion. Only available once per customer. Rewards will be credited to qualifying participants within 48 hours after placing the qualifying bet. Potential winnings from the Surprise Bet are paid in withdrawable cash, excluding the stake. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Random Supercharged Payouts
Weekly ‘kwiff Club’ Cashback & Free Bets
‘Acca Shield’ Refund (if One Leg Fails)
When a customer places a bet with kwiff, they may find that their bet is “kwiffed” - where you receive increased odds after placing your bet.
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Established 1997
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18+ • New customer offer • 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
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Create your own Multiples with Bet Builder
Live Streaming of all UK & Irish Racing
Daily Price Enhancements & Specials
888sport offer a wide range of sports betting markets, combined with regular enhanced specials, plus an exclusive 'Acca Club' (bet £20 on Multiples or Bet Builder to get a £5 free bet - every week).
13
Established 2012
Welcome bonus for new players only | Maximum bonus is 100% up to £100 | Min. deposit is £20 | No max cash out | Wagering is 35x bonus | Maximum bet with an active bonus is £5 | Eligibility is restricted for suspected abuse | Cashback is cash with no restrictions | Skrill & Neteller deposits excluded | Cashback applies to deposits where no bonus is included
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Established 1946
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18+ new customers only. Opt in, bet £5 at odds 2.00+ within 7 days of registering, no cashout. Get 2x £10 Free Bets, set events at odds 2.00+. Plus £10 Slot Bonus, selected games, wager 20x to withdraw max £250. 7 day bonus expiry. Card payments only. T&Cs apply. begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly
Long Established UK Bookmaker
BV Loyalty Club - Weekly £5 Free Bet
Free to Play 'Pick 6' Predictor Game
BetVictor is named after founder Victor Chandler (known as the 'Gentleman Bookmaker') and they boast superstar jockey Rachael Blackmore, plus football legends Michael Owen and Harry Redknapp amongst their brand ambassadors and betting experts.
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Established 2016
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T&Cs apply. New reg only. Claim by placing a min deposit £10 via "My Offers" page within 30 days. Skrill/Neteller deposits excl. 7 days to stake max £10 in-play. Max. extra winnings £100. 18+ BeGambleAware.org.
Mobile First Betting Interface
'Leo King' Sports Prediction Game
24/7 Customer Service
Leo Vegas Sports is the sportsbook from this multi-award-winning casino operator, with a focus on mobile users - including a sport betting app for Android & iOS Devices.
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Established 2002
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18+ Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cashout, restrictions + T&Cs apply.
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One of the UK's Biggest Bookmakers
Football & Racing 'Super Series' Predictor Games
'Beaten by a Length' Free Bets
Coral has long established high street shops across the UK and with their industry-leading Coral Connect card you can deposit and withdraw money in shops, alongside a host of other benefits.
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Established 2020
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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
'Rising Star Operator of the Year' 2021
Interactive Football Match Centre
‘BoostItOn’ Accumulator Boosts
BetItOn have ex-Liverpool striker and Champions League winner Djibril Cissé as their brand ambassador and resident football expert.
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Established 2003
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New Customers only; Min. deposit £15; Bonus amount 50% of deposit up to £50; Wager deposit and bonus 8x within 60 days; 4/5 Min. single odds or 2/5 min. acca selection odds; Max. stake contribution equal to the initial bonus; Certain bet types and payment methods excluded; See full terms; Terms apply; 18+
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Regular Free Bets & Enhanced Odds Specials
Cutting Edge In-Play Betting Options
Accumulator Boosts of up to 50%
10bet is one of the smaller online bookmaker brands in the UK but they are becoming more popular thanks to their impressive website and daily betting promotions.
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Established 2005
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New customers only aged 21+. Minimum deposit £10. Qualifying bet must be placed at odds of evens (2.0) or greater. Get a matched Free bet up to £30 plus 20 Extra Spins on Reel King, credited within 24 hours. Free Bet and Spins expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. Please bet responsibly.
Official UK Betting Partner of Fulham FC
Regular Money-Back Specials
'Racing Sportsbook of the Year' 2020
Fitzdares have offered a boutique bookmaker service to members of their exclusive Mayfair Club (The Fitzdares Club) since 1882, but have now launched an online sportsbook open to all.
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Established 2017
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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 #AD
Dual Sportsbook & Casino Platform
10% Cashback on Sports Betting Losses
'Wager Wars' Leaderboard & Cash Prizes
Monster Casino Sportsbook is the new sports betting offering from this long established casino brand, with a small but select selection of sports to bet on.
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Established 2017
18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit: £10, max £15 bonus, valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at a min. odds of 1/1 (2.00) or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets no eligible. Click to see full T&Cs
18+. New Customers Only. Max one £10 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 (2.00) or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 (1.80) odds req. Skrill, neteller & paypal not eligible. BeGambleAware.org. T&Cs apply.
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Established 2007
New UK customers (Excluding NI) mobile only. £20 in FREE Bets (FB) as £10 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7 day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. T&Cs apply
24
Established 2020
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. 18+ #AD
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Established 2008
18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 17.10.2022. 3x £10 free bets. Free bets expire after 30 days. New customers signing up through mobile or tablet device only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook (excluding Virtual markets). Further terms apply. #ad
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Established 2022
18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit: £10, max £10 bonus, 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 no eligible.
27
Established 2007
New customers. Max £10. 200% Odds Boost Token. Keep it fun - set your deposit limit. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org
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Established 2001
18+. Please Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org. Customers must place a acca of at least £10 on any football with 4 selections or more minimum odds 1/2 (1.50) per selection. First bet placed will qualify. £5 Free Bet will be given on settlement. Valid once a week until 29th of May 2023.
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Established 2018
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: $/€/£ 200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill deposits. Full Terms apply.
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Established 2000
18+ New UK+IRE Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cashout, restrictions + T&Cs apply.
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Established 2017
New Players Only. Min £10 qualifying bets, stake not returned. Free bet - one-time stake of £20, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill deposits. Full Terms apply 18+ Only #AD
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Established 1997
18+ begambleaware.org. New customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first sports bet loses. Wagering requirements: sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 50x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. Visit Unibet.co.uk for full T&C's.
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Established 2014
18 +, New players only. Opt-in Required. Min stake £10, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £/€/$ 200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses.
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Established 2006
*New UK customers only. Min Deposit: £5. Maximum Free Bet: £30. First bet on a Football or Horse Racing multiple with 3+ selections. Overall odds: 3.00 (2/1) or higher. Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. This is offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 50 Bonus Spins credited on placement of qualifying Acca bet.50x bonus wagering applies as do weighting requirements, bonus Spins only available on selected games and expires 7 days after being awarded. Debit card deposits only (exclusions apply). 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Bet The Responsible Way. Full terms 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 2022
New Players Only. Minimum stake £10, minimum odds 1.8, stake not returned. 1x wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 30 Days from issue. Max conversion: £100. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. 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
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Established 2005
18+, welcome bonus: new depositing sports players only. Offer applies to players who are residents of United Kingdom. Min deposit £10, minimum wagering on sport £20. Req qualifying bets at min odds at 1/1. Offers valid for 14 days; max one £10 free bet per customer. Paid as bonus token with min odds 4/5 req. Selected payment methods. T&Cs apply. 18+. Play Responsibly www.begambleaware.org.
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Established 2009
18+ welcome bonus; new customers only. Max one £10freebet. Min deposit and wagering £10. 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. Real money bets required for Hopa challenge. Participants subject to timeout. £100 cash prize guaranteed. First bet required to opt into next tournament. Minimum bet to be eligible for reward; 4. Bet restrictions apply. T&Cs apply. 18+. Play Responsibly www.begambleaware.org.
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Established 1994
18+ New Customers opt in, bet £5 & get 2x £10 Free Bets for set events (odds 2.00+) + £10, Slots Bonus, selected games, 35x wagering to withdraw max £250. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card Payments only. T&Cs Apply | begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly.
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Established 2021
18+. New players only. Minimum stake £/$/€ 10, minimum odds 2, stake not returned. 1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 7 days from issue. Max conversion: £/$/€ 200. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms Apply
Free Bets from Top UK Casinos
The world of online casino bonus offers can be a minefield. If you are new to online casinos, you’ll likely miss key aspects of what makes a good, and more importantly, a bad offer.
At Gambling.com we’ve been able to form a crack team that spends their time reviewing, assessing and then rating every casino bonus that’s currently online. We’ve got over 50 years combined experience and we are proud to say that we are one of, if not the, best in the business when it comes to guides on casino bonuses.
Below we’ve included an overview of the best online casino who offer the latest bonuses.
How we Review Casino Bonuses in the UK
We’ve been able to create a process that allows us to work out which casino bonuses are worth having and which are worth avoiding. Our review process is not only extensive, but we like to think exhaustive as well.
Each online casino review starts with an overall look at the site itself. We want to make sure that the casino is safe and that, as a player, you’re able to get your money both in and out, with ease.
We then move onto the bones of the casino. What makes the casino tick? What features and games are available? And last but not least, are we happy to put our name to promoting that site?
Only once we are happy with all of these factors do we then move on to bonus review.
We break down each bonus into the following areas:
- Type of bonus
- Amount of bonus money on offer
- Wagering requirements
- Game accessibility
- Additional products
- Value for money
Let’s start at the top of the list with the type of bonus.
A casino bonus can come in several variations. The most common is what is known as a deposit match. This is where the casino will match your deposit up to a certain percentage.
For example, a common offer is a 100% deposit match based on a players first deposit. This will also include a limit for both the maximum and the minimum a player has to deposit to claim a bonus.
A common example bonus is worth up to £100. With a 100% match, this means that a £100 deposit would get an additional £100 in bonus money, creating a player balance of £200.
Generally, the higher the better here. We like casinos to offer as much money as possible, however, the deposit match is also a key area that we look at. A bonus that is worth £500 may look good, but if it’s a 10% deposit match, it means that the player would need to deposit £5,000 to trigger the full amount.
Other bonuses that are available include the likes of free spins and no deposit bonuses. These are usually lower value offers as they are easier to clear for the player.
The amount of bonus money on offer is the next step in the process for us. As we have suggested, the higher the better, providing that the deposit match is fair. A lot of bonuses are around the £100 mark, but they do fluctuate.
Once the bonus has been identified, we then move onto the wagering requirements. This is a set of rules that are in place to prevent people from simply signing up, claiming the bonus cash and then leaving.
Wagering requirements are a bit of a minefield and this is where our expertise starts to shine. Our team can pick through the bones of bonus terms and conditions to find out exactly what you need to do to get your hands on the bonus money.
This is an area that can make or break a casino bonus. We’ve seen countless offers with thousands of “free” pounds on the table, only to have unrealistic wagering requirements making the whole offer pointless.
One thing that we will note here is that casinos are a lot more transparent about these terms than they ever used to be. You can find this info yourself, but we take the leg work out this for you and tell you what you need to know.
Just a few of the areas that we look at here include turnover requirements, deposit options, time to clear and game availability.
Game accessibility is the games that you can access and still clear your bonus. This is another important area that many players and even other reviews overlook.
What you will find is that some casino games are limited or even prohibited from clearing a bonus. Table games are often a good example of this, with many restricted in the amount that you wager contributing towards clearing the bonus.
Many players have taken casino bonuses with new accounts, set away playing their favourite game and then later realise that none of it contributed to clearing the bonus.
We make sure that you pick the right bonus for the games that you want to play. We also highlight the contribution that each game has for each bonus.
Following this, we are now looking at any additional products or offers that might be linked. This could be additional free spins, cash prizes, extended happy hours and even VIP treatment.
Basically, what makes this product even more lucrative than it already was?
The final part of our review process is working out if the bonus offers value for money or if there are better alternatives. As we have stated, the biggest bonuses are not always the best value for money.
If you’ve no chance of claiming a £1,000 bonus or a good chance of claiming a £50 bonus, then for that player, the £50 bonus would offer better value for money. It’s only once we’ve worked through the full criterion of the review can we determine this.
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We are very lucky to be able to bring you some of the best minds in the casino industry, period. Our team of experts meet weekly and sit down to work out a plan of action for new casino bonuses and also to revisit old casino bonuses.
Welcome to the Bonus Squad…
Our casino bonus of the month is that of the ever-impressive Party Casino. They are a brand that needs little introduction and with over 20 years in the industry, are commonly referred to as the “Godfather” of online casinos.
To back up their impressive stature and casino product, they have what we think is one of the best casino bonuses on the market right now. The product is a 100% deposit match worth up to £200. This means that if you deposit £200 you will get £400 to play with straight away.
A couple of things that you need to note before claiming is that the offer is only available to players in the UK, are over 18 years of age and be a new player to Party Casino. We were impressed with both the low deposit amount of £10 to trigger the offer and the max bonus amount of £200. It’s struck a nice balance for those with lower and mid-high bankrolls.
Once the bonus is in your account you then need to wager through it 35 times before you’re able to withdraw. It’s worth noting that this is just the bonus amount, not the deposit as well, which is another big tick.
Party give players a generous 30 days to clear the bonus in full. Any bonus that has not been wagered through after this will be removed from your account.
In terms of game contribution, there is often the following breakdown:
- Slots/Games = 100%
- Video Poker/Roulette/Table and Live Casino = 20%
- Blackjack = 10%
18+ new customers only. Deposit, opt in and wager £10 on selected games within 7 days of opening new account. Get 3 x £10 bonuses for selected games with up to 40x wagering plus 100 Extra Spins. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Max redeemable from bonuses £750. 100 Extra Spins have no wagering and expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&C's Apply. Begambleaware.org Please Gamble Responsibly.
18+. New players only. Min deposit £20. Max bonus bet £5. Bonus spins on selected game only and
must be used within 72hrs. Winnings from Bonus spins credited as bonus funds and capped at £100.
Bonus funds expire within 30 days. Offer is 100% bonus match up to £200 + 50 Bonus spins on your
1st deposit, and 50% bonus match up to £50 on your 2nd deposit. Bonus funds are separate to cash
funds & subject to wagering requirement (35x deposit + bonus). Only bonus funds contribute towards
wagering requirement. Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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18+. New players only. One offer per player. Max bonus bet £5. Offer: 100% bonus match on 1st deposit + bonus spins. Value of bonus & number of spins depend on deposit amount: £20-£100: max £100 bonus + 150 spins on selected games; £101-£200: max £200 bonus + 100 spins on selected games; or £200+: max £300 bonus + 150 spins on eligible NetEnt Games. Winnings from spins credited as bonus and capped at £100. Bonus funds are separate to Cash funds, and are subject to 35x wagering the total bonus & cash. Only bonus funds contribute to wagering requirement. Bonus funds expire within 30 days; bonus spins within 72hrs. Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org."
18+. New players only. min deposit £20. Max bonus £5. Winnings from spins capped at £50. 100 Zee Spins valid on Starburst (first 10 credited immediately upon first deposit; rest credited at 07:00 GMT at 10/days). Spins must be used by 23.59 GMT of the day on which they are credited to player account, any unused shall be removed. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds, and subject to 35x wagering (bonus + cash). Full terms apply. BeGambleAware.org
Finally, there are limitations on payment methods that can claim this offer. The following methods are not always eligible, but sometimes are: PayPal, PaysafeCard, LuxonPay, Skrill1Tap, Neteller, InstantBank (Trustly), Apple Pay, PCard, MuchBetter and all debit cards. It's always worth reading the terms and conditions beforehand to make sure you can use your preferred payment method to claim your bonus.
To surmise, there is a lot to like here. You get a good bonus amount, a 100% match which is great, 35x wagering which is more than fair and a generous 30 days to clear it all. The only negative is the limited payment methods that can claim, but to be honest, this is pretty common so it’s tough to pull them up on this.
Casino Bonus Guide: What they are and How to Claim Them
We’ve outlined what our goals are for each bonus, but there are several things that you can look at to work out if a casino bonus offers value to you.
One thing that we want to stress from the start is that not all bonuses are equal and whilst one bonus might suit one player, it might not another. Before choosing a bonus, we encourage players to try and work out what might be feasible in terms of numbers that they could clear. A good starting point is knowing how much you might wager over a certain period.
If you are new, then this is going to be tough. Our advice to you would be to start small with just about every section that we talk about below. Get what bonus you can, see how they work and then move onto a new online casino bonus when you’re armed with more info.
To make things easier for you, we’ve created our step by step guide on claiming casino bonuses.
Step 1 – Choosing the Offer
To kick things off, you’re going to need to choose your offer or at least the type of offer that you want to take. Most of the promotions you see will be deposit matches, meaning you get a bonus based on the amount of money that you deposit.
It’s key to bear in mind that the money you get from the bonus is just that, bonus money. This is not cash that can be withdrawn. At least, at this point, it’s not.
It’s also possible to take casinos up other offers that include a no deposit bonus or even free cash. These are pretty rare in today’s market, but not extinct.
You should treat these offers as a “try before you buy” promotion. The casino is giving you cash to come and play their games, but what you often find is that getting that money out is very tricky. Write this off as free money to try a new place, rather than a get-rich-quick scheme.
Step 2 – Check Wagering Requirement
You’ve found an offer that you like the look of and now it’s time to see how feasible it is. The wagering requirement is the amount that the casino expects you to play to change your cash from bonus money to real money.
This will be represented as a multiplication of the amount that you deposit or the bonus you get. The higher the number is here, the harder it will be to clear. As a general rule, any wagering around 35x or lower is deemed to be pretty good. Any higher than this and you can avoid.
A key point to note here is if the casino wants you to wager your deposit, your bonus or both. It’s a common oversight that a lot of players make, looking simply for the figure instead of the terms that come with it.
Let’s run a quick example.
The offer is a 100% match up to £100. You deposit £100 and claim the full bonus, giving you £200 total.
Assuming the wagering requirement for the offer is 30x your bonus, this would mean you need to wager £3,000 to clear it. Now, if the requirement was 30x your bonus and your deposit, all of a sudden this then means you need to wager £6,000 to clear the bonus.
It’s an easy thing to miss but makes a massive difference in choosing a casino bonus.
Step 3 – Check Time Restrictions
You now need to be looking at how long you get to clear the bonus. This is the amount of time that you have to hit the wagering requirement (above) before the bonus will expire.
We want this to be as long as possible, for obvious reasons, but anywhere around the 30-day mark is about the standard. Some hover around 14 days and this is manageable but lower than that and you want to be looking elsewhere.
You need to be careful with time restrictions. Some casinos will remove the bonus after your time is up, but some will remove the bonus and any winnings from the bonus money as well.
This ties in with both the offer and wagering section as certain timeframes will suit certain players. It helps to have a rough idea of how much you plan to play over a given period to allow you to make the best possible decision for a timeframe.
Step 4 – Free Spins Information
Additional offers are pretty common with bonuses, and free spins are about as common as they come. This is where the casino gives you a set amount of free spins to use on what is usually a predetermined UK online slots within the casino.
These are a lucrative addition to the bonus package. We like them as more often than not, they come with no wagering requirements. This means that whatever you win, you keep as cash.
You do need to be careful with some offers as they may move winnings into your bonus balance. This will mean that you have to wager these winnings along with any bonus amount you’ve initially triggered from the signup bonus.
Obviously, the more the better here, but make sure you check the terms to see how they work before signing up.
Step 5 – Deposit Requirements
It’s very common for certain payment methods to not be eligible to claim these types of offers. They usually come in the form of e-wallets and pre-paid cards, such as Neteller, Skrill, PayPal etc.
There is a valid reason behind this and it’s because these payment methods can be used anonymously anonymous. This makes it very hard for the casino to track who has claimed and who has not. This then makes it highly exploitable.
Make sure that you check to see if the payment method you want to use is eligible to claim the bonus.
Summary
If you follow this process, then you’re going to be a great position to work out what the bonus entails and if you’re able to clear it or not. This may seem like a lot of work, but it’s 100% worth it and will save you both time and money in the long run.
Before we move on, we just wanted to quickly talk about why casinos offer bonuses and how they come up with them.
The reason as to why they offer them is nothing more than to lure people to use their casino over the next one.
Let’s be honest for a minute, a lot of online casinos are very similar these days. In fact, some are identical, so it’s hard for a brand to stand out.
The bonus is one of those areas that they have full control over. It allows the casino to tailor an offer that they think will attract players, but also make it so that the player needs to put a little work in to get it.
As we’ve already stated, there is not one offer that is necessarily better than the other, but there are most definitely really bad offers. We will help you avoid the bad bonuses and give you all the info you need to decide which is best for you.
The Different Types of Casino Bonuses
Prepare to have you mind blown by the staggering range of casino bonuses that are on offer right now. Strap in!
- Sign Up/Welcome Bonus: This is the main bonus that players who are new to the casino get. This will be a one-time offer and is usually some sort of deposit match.
- 100% Match Bonus: A 100% match is where the casino essentially doubles your money. They will match your exact deposit amount 100%. For example, a £50 deposit will get a £50 bonus, giving you £100 in total
- 200% Bonus: This bonus will get you 200% on your deposit. If you were to deposit £100, the casino would give you £200 in bonus money, for a total of a £300 playable balance.
- 500% Bonus: A 500% bonus is about as big as you will find for a deposit match offer. This will get you 5x the amount of your deposit in bonus money. Not only are these offers rare, they often come with high wagering, so aren’t actually all that lucrative.
- Free Spins: A free spins bonus is where the casino will give you several free spins to use on an online casino game that has been specified by that casino. The winnings can either be applied to your account as cash or they will be applied as a bonus with wagering requirements attached accordingly.
- No Deposit Bonuses: This promotion does not require any deposit and the casino will give you bonus money to use. You will need to wager through your bonus to withdraw it, although some casinos state that you cannot withdraw the bonus nor any winnings attached to it.
- Cashback Bonus: The cashback bonus is essentially a refund or an offer where the casino will pay back any losses that you incur from playing their games. It’s essentially a bit of a free trial for the player, but they get to keep any winnings and refunds are paid in cash.
- Bonus Code Offers: These offers require a code that you need to enter to activate them. The majority of them are generic codes accessible to all, but some are codes that might be individual to each player. You enter the code to trigger the offer.
- Live Casino Bonus: These bonuses target games within the live casino sector. It means that when it comes to clear the bonus they will be heavily weighted towards games within the live casino.
- Mobile Casino Bonus: Mobile Casino UK bonuses are offers that you can either claim on your mobile or clear on your mobile. They do differ so it’s important to note which games and which platforms are eligible to claim and clear.
- Low Wagering Bonus: A low wagering bonus will be marketed around the wagering requirements for that offer. We would class any bonus under 30x your bonus amount to be a low wagering bonus. They aren’t always marketed as such, but they would fall into this category should they meet this criterion.
- No Wagering Bonus: A no wagering bonus is one that is applied to your account and has no wagering requirements. These are rare but are usually linked to free spins given that the money won can be used as cash instead of a bonus balance.
- VIP Bonus: A VIP offer is one that is exclusive to certain players. It’s almost always based on the amount you deposit or the amount that you play on a weekly/monthly basis. They are larger bonuses than you would usually find for a standard player.
- Loyalty Bonus: Loyalty bonuses reward players for an extended period with that casino. These can come in a manner of different setups, usually triggering after the player has played a certain number of hours or weeks/months/years with the casino.
- Referral Bonus: A referral bonus is one that comes on the back of a promotion from a friend or family member. A member of the casino will have a unique link and when they get people to sign up through their link the casino rewards them with a referral bonus as a thank you.
- High-Roller Bonus: The high roller bonuses are reserved for those playing high stakes or incredibly high volume. As a reward for doing so, the casino can provide bonuses that are usually tailored around the games that they play and are often much bigger than a standard welcome offer. The trade-off is that the clearing rates are much higher and can only be cleared playing high stakes.
- Deposit/Reload Bonuses: A casino deposit bonus or a reload bonus is one that is triggered after the initial welcome package has been taken. It could be based around a players second, third, fourth or even fifth deposit with the casino, working in much the same way a standard deposit bonus would.
- NetEnt Bonus: NetEnt is an online gambling games provider that allows casinos to set up offers based around their games. It means that when it comes to clearing the bonus, only games made and developed by NetEnt will count towards the wagering requirements.
- Playtech Bonus: As above, only with PlayTech games.
- Play’n GO Bonus: As above, only with Play’n Go games
- Slot Bonuses: This offer will be based around online slots. These bonuses are usually only clearable via a slot game, with other games in the casino not counting toward any wagering requirements. Some offers will narrow this down further and only run the promo around a single slot.
- Blackjack Bonuses: The blackjack bonus is one that can only be cleared playing blackjack games. The casino may even limit the games that you can use the bonus money with to just blackjack. Given that many standard welcome bonuses omit blackjack from clearing the bonus, these are popular offers.
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How to Claim an Online Casino Bonus
We're going to pitch the process of claiming a casino offer. Please bear in mind here that each casino is different, and each bonus is different.
However, there are several core similarities that we can work with here which should allow you some guidance.
Step 1 – Account Registration
You will need to open an account with the casino. This is a pretty straightforward process, however, it’s worth noting that as part of this process you are now required to verify your account as well.
Verification will mean that you have to prove both ID and address. This can be done by scanning or photographing documents such as passports, driving licenses and utility bills, to name just a few.
Step 2 – Locate the Bonus and Check the Terms
Once you are signed up it’s now time to see which bonus you want to claim.
Most casinos will only have one, but some have multiple and it’s highly likely if there is more than one, that you can only claim one. New online casinos are worth watching out for too as they can offer very strong bonuses to get new customers.
You should have done your research into the bonus before claiming, but it’s worth going over T’s and C’s again just to make sure. Finally, check if there is any bonus code needed as you can’t always enter these at a later date.
Step 3 – Trigger the Bonus
It’s now time to trigger your bonus funds and if you’re claiming a deposit bonus, this will be based on your first deposit more often than not. Once you’ve made the minimum deposit the bonus should now be in your bonus account, which is usually separate from your main balance.
If you don’t see the bonus at this stage, do not play any games. It’s worth checking to make sure that you’ve ticked all the boxes to be eligible for the offer and if so, get onto customer support for more help. If you do play before the bonus has been triggered, then you may not be able to claim at a later date.
Step 4 – Clearing the Bonus
The hard work starts now. You need to meet the terms for the bonus and start clearing it as fast as you can. You should already have a plan of action about your process to best clear said bonus, so it’s now time to start implementing that.
Step 5 – Bonus Progress
Most casinos will allow you to track the progress of your bonus funds from your account. They aren’t always real-time, so make sure you take this into account.
The tracker will allow you to see how much of your bonus needs clearing and how long you have. You should be able to work out the amount you need to play from these two variables and the bonus wagering requirement for the bonus.
Why you Should Read the Bonus Offer Terms and Conditions
The majority of bonuses are pretty straightforward once you know what you are looking for. However, there are a couple of points that we wanted to highlight which we see lots of players miss.
The first one is that of the eligibility of different games. It’s very rare to get a bonus where all games can be played and then contribute towards clearing that bonus.
Most bonuses that we see will have a limited number of games attached. You can play any game for example at an online slots site, but the bets that you make won’t always contribute to clearing the bonus.
Another point to note is the contribution from each of these games. Rarely are all games equal and some of them vary massively. For most general deposit bonuses, slots will usually contribute 100% towards clearing the bonus. It’s not uncommon to see table games such as blackjack, roulette and craps contribute much lower than this, somewhere around the 5% to 20% mark.
Just to break that down a little a 100% contribution means that for every £1 wagered, £1 will contribute to clearing the bonus. A 20% contribution will mean that for every £1 wagered, 20p will contribute to clearing the bonus.
Finally, you need to be aware of the max bet to clear a bonus. Most offers put limits on the max single bet that will contribute to clearing the bonus.
For example, a casino bonus offer might have a cap of £5 per bet to clear. Any bets made over this mark will not count towards clearing.
Another little caveat from this is that some bonuses will take the max bet if you go over and some will not count the bet at all. So, if the cap is £5 and you place a bet of £10, then some casinos will take the £5 from the £10 bet as part of the wagering and some will discount the entire £10 bet.
References
- UK Gambling Commission
- BeGambleAware
- Gambling Therapy
- Gambling.com – Responsible Gambling
- eCOGRA
- Cyber Sitter
- Dragonfish
- Gaming Regulators European Forum