Free Bets
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Back when the world of bookmakers was an exclusively offline proposition, special offers were nowhere near as commonplace as they are today. Each bookie had its own local patch and set of loyal punters. Then, with the birth of online bookmakers, came the need to compete for and entice custom via the introduction of evermore lucrative promotions.
In the online world, competition for punters is fierce. Because sports betting fans can visit any number of bookmakers from the comfort of their home at the click of a button, online bookies have to work extra hard to ensure players spend money at their sites and not those of their competitors.
One of the most popular ways for online bookmakers to set themselves apart and give sports fans a little extra is by offering free bets.
What are free bets?
As the name suggests, the term free bets refers to introductory wagers offered by many sports betting sites, none of which will cost you a cent. Free bets are a great way to get into sports betting, or, if you're already a regular punter, play the sites to your advantage and make the most of their special offers.
What are the advantages?
Free bets are the ultimate litmus test; you can suss out a bookie without fear of losing cash, trying different ones until you find the best. In addition, the conditions placed on free bets are usually quite open, making it easy to start benefiting from the great value on offer.
Ultimately, the best thing about free bets is the option to place a risk-free punt on something – be it a new team, unusual outcome, or a new sport entirely – you would not normally part with a cash wager on. Free bets give you the opportunity to play at no cost, while still enjoying the same odds, and potential real cash prizes, as other players.
How can I place free bets?
Sites such as Bet Australia are dedicated to helping punters like you find the best free bets online. Every day, we trawl through the top bookmakers, bringing together their best offers and collating them in an easy-to-reference Best Buy table, which makes the process of choosing free bets easier than ever.
Which sports can I place free bets on?
You can place free bets on a huge number of sports betting websites covering everything from the AFL, through to horse racing, tennis and rugby. In theory there are no limits to the sports on which you should be able to place free bets, although certain sites provide only a set number of sports so as to maintain the quality of their offering without spreading themselves too thinly. On bet Australia we focus mainly on horse racing, Aussie rules (AFL), rugby, soccer, cricket and tennis, with the aim of finding you the best free bets in each of these disciplines.
Who can I place bets with and how much can I stake?
The list of featured Australian bookmakers on Bet AU is constantly refreshed to ensure we bring you the best bets from the best bookies. You can bet with all the top names, placing free bets ranging from $50 right up to $200. You can sign up to place free bets with as many bookmakers as you wish, although, usually, there will be a limit of one free bet per punter per bookie. With Bet Australia, you can quickly get started with a total of $500 of free bets just by signing up with all of our featured bookmakers.
What other special offers are there?
As well as free bets, Bet Australia also lists the latest sports bet promotions, giving you instant access to the shrewdest money-saving punts. On top of that, we regularly hook up with our featured bookies to provide you with super special offers which you won't find anywhere else – either on the internet or offline.
