How do they work?
At their most simple you will get a £10 betting credit on your account after you have made a £10 qualifying bet. There will usually be some terms and conditions attached, though. These will vary depending on the offer. For new customers the offers will almost certainly require you to set up an account with a linked payment method, usually a debit card, and have made your first deposit and bet. Sometimes the bet will need to have been settled before the credit is released. The good thing about smaller offers like this, though, is that the credit usually has very few restrictions, so you can usually use it to bet on anything the bookie offers.
Existing customers will usually find these offers are tied to specific events, and that the free bet element is also linked to this. This will mean the qualifying bet has to be placed on that event and that the free bet has to be placed on the same event. A promotion on a football match, for example, might need a qualifying bet on the result, while the free bet has to be used on a related bet, such as first to score.
Why do bookies run these offers?
The bookies offer these hoping to get new customers, or to encourage customer loyalty from their existing punters. In that respect it’s like any promotional offer from any business. New punters might be totally new to gambling or the company and the bookie will hope they enjoy their experience and return for more. However, they will also hope that when offers are made for existing customers they encourage them to return. It might be that they have not gambled for a while, or that they gamble often, but that the offer entices them to bet on something new that they will enjoy.
Where do I get them?
The easiest way is to look for the bet 10 get 10 offers on this page, where we’ve listed the best ones we have found. You can also look for these directly. They will often feature on bookies’ websites, especially those aimed at new customers which will usually feature prominently on the home page. If you are an existing customer you might also find them browsing their websites featured alongside odds for specific sports or events. You might also want to sign up for any email newsletters they offer which will often feature any bonuses or promotions they are offering.
