First Bet Bookmakers
If you're looking to place your first bet with an online bookmaker, there's a lot of choice available to you.
The majority of online bookmakers offer a free bet when you open an account, make a deposit and place your first bet with them.
Usually they will match the amount of your first bet, with a free bonus bet of the same amount up to a certain limit, typically either £10, £25 or £50.
Take a look at our Online Free Bets and see the latest offers available from the bookmakers.
Free bets are credited to your account as a bonus credit that is normally none withdrawable. It's worth noting when betting using the free bet the stake is not usually returned if it is a winning bet.
For example with a regular bet, if you backed a horse with a stake of £10 at odds of 2/1, your return would be £30 (£20 winning + your £10 stake). However if you placed the same bet using your free bonus bet, your return would be £20 (just the winnings).
Each bookmaker's free bet offer is different, so it is important you read the terms and conditions on their site before opening an account, making a deposit and placing your first bet.