Free bet offers today: A guide to today's best new betting offers for the Nations League

UK bookmakers chop and change their betting offers all the time, adjusting welcome bonuses, running free bet schemes and introducing new promotions for upcoming sporting events.

The Standard tracks all free bet offers from UKGC-licensed operators, checking terms daily so the qualifying stake, minimum odds and expiry shown for each offer below reflect what's actually live right now.

Find out what offers are currently available at fully licensed and regulated betting sites right now.

There’s another week of Nations League action on the horizon and Casino Kings are running a special offer, covering all the matches in this current international window.

Deposit £10 or more using the Casino Kings promo code NATIONS before 23:59 on October 1. Then place any bets on football. There are no odds or bet type restrictions associated with this offer.

Once the bets have been settled, Casino Kings will credit eligible users with 10 per cent cash back on all deposit losses, up to a maximum of £500.

Week 4 of the NFL season gets underway on Thursday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North showdown.

Tote are running a money-back special for the game with bettors able to get up to £5 back as a free bet if their bet builder on the Steelers vs Browns doesn’t win.

Just put together a bet builder comprising at least four selections and combined odds of 3/1 or greater. Should the bet builder fail to win, Tote will refund the wager in free bets to use in future bet builders.

William Hill are bringing back their bet and get football multiple offer for this weekend. They are offering punters a free bet builder when they place an accumulator between Thursday, October 1st and Saturday, October 3rd.

The minimum and maximum stakes allowed and the size of the free bet will vary between customers. Those who are eligible will need to opt in to the promotion, then place a real money football accumulator featuring at least two legs and combined odds of evens or greater.

Free bets will be credited to the account upon placement of the qualifying acca. Free bets are restricted to bet builders.

Betfred, Sky Bet, Paddy Power, Spreadex, 247Bet, Betfair, BOYLE Sports and M make up our current crop of top welcome offers from UK bookies.

All the offers are live, and our recommendations are reviewed and updated daily.

Several of these offers are exclusive to The Standard - all promotions can be accessed via links on this page.

Bet £10, get £50 in free bets

3 x £10 free sports bets & 2 x £10 free bet builders

Bet £10, get £50 in free bets

Free bets are restricted to football multiples

Bet £5, get £30 in free bets

Bet £10, get £60 in free bets

3 x £10 fixed odds free bets & £30 spread betting credit

Bet £10, get £30 in free bets

Free bets must be used in one transaction

Bet £10, get £50 in free bets

5 x £10 free bet builders, accas or multiples

Bet £10, get £40 in free bets

Excludes horse and greyhound racing from qualifying bet

Bet £10, get £30 in free bets

Next free bet token credited after the previous one is used

Stake £10 at evens or bigger and Betfred turns it into £50 in free bets. The free bets are split into 3 x £10 free sports bets plus 2 x £10 free bet builders. The free bets can be used on any sport, offering more flexibility than some welcome offers.

Bet £10, get £50 in free bets deal, but Sky Bet locks the free bets to football multiples only. Save them for the weekend acca rather than a one-off single.

Small-stakes punters can get plenty of bang for their buck with Paddy Power’s bet £5, get £30 deal. The free bets can be used on any sport and are valid for 30 days so there’s no rush to use them.

A £10 bet at odds of 1/2 or bigger unlocks £60 in total: 3 x £10 fixed-odds free bets and £30 in spread betting credit. Spread betting is very different to fixed-odds gambling and bettors are advised to read up on this unique type of betting before placing a wager.

Bet £10, get £30 in free bets, with a qualifying bet at evens. One catch: the free bets have to be used in a single transaction, not split across multiple slips.

Wager £10 at evens to get £50 in free bets, paid out as 5 x £10 tokens, good for bet builders, accas, or multiples. Flexible enough to spread across a full weekend of fixtures.

Stake £10 at odds of evens for £40 in free bets, though the qualifying bet can't be on horse or greyhound racing. Settle it on football or another sport instead.

Betting £10 at evens on any sport returns £30 in free bets, but the tokens release one at a time. You need to use each free bet before the next one credits.

New UK bookmakers are constantly trying to gain a foothold in the market, and one tactic is to put together attractive free bet offers for new customers.

These are today’s top offers from the latest UKGC-licensed betting sites - useful for readers who've already claimed the big-name welcome offers.

Bet £10, get £10 in free bets with QuickBet. This promotion is a simple, low-ceiling offer with no promo code needed - good for a reader who wants a fast, no-fuss sign-up.

Bet £10, get £10. Launched in 2025, Luckymate is a UKGC-licensed, combined casino-and-sportsbook bookmaker requiring one sign-up to access both offerings. Bettors will need to use the Luckymate bonus code LM10 when making their first deposit to claim the offer.

Bet £10, get £30 in free bets. 7bet are part of the Anakatech network of gambling sites and are offering £30 in free bets upon joining, so long as bettors use the promo code 7BETWO. The free bets are credited in stages, with the next £10 token awarded after bettors have used the first.

Bet £10 get £40 in free bets. Operating in the UK since 2024, BetMGM is slightly more established than others in this section, and that’s reflected in a welcome offer which has recently been tweaked. The free bets now consist of 2 x £10 free football accas and 2 x sport multiples.

A free bet is a stake provided by the bookmaker to place a bet with, rather than the punter using their own bankroll to place a wager.

Sometimes a free bet is described as credit, while some bookmakers may have brand-specific names for their free bets.

Typically, a return from a winning free bet excludes the stake itself, unless the operator states otherwise.

The term covers more than just sign-up bonuses thanks to existing-customer promotions like money back specials, bet and get deals, free bets clubs and rewards for entering competitions.

Free bet offers are not exclusive to new customers. Here are some of the best betting offers for existing punters to use today:

There are many kinds of free bet offers, muddying the waters when it comes to deciding which welcome offers or ongoing promotions are the best fit for your betting style.

Bet and get offers see a customer stake their own money on a qualifying bet, before receiving free bets once it settles, no matter the outcome of the qualifying bet. This is the most common standard new customer welcome format.

One of the rarest kinds of free bet offers, no deposit free bets see punters given a free bet without having to risk any of their own money. These are usually smaller in value and harder to find than deposit-based offers.

Matched deposits sees initial deposits matched up to a limit, and are quite rare. Enhanced odds offers are much more common, with bookmakers linking the promotion to upcoming major events.

Enhanced odds usually involve capped stakes where bettors place a small qualifying wager at the usual odds, get paid out in cash on the qualifying bet and then receive the extra winnings in free bets. Some enhanced odds free bet offers pay out free bets even if the qualifying bet loses.

Acca insurance has many different names - and rules - depending on the operator offering it. The main acca-offer format is a stake refund, often as a free bet if one leg of a multiple lets the bet down, or a percentage boost added to winnings on a qualifying accumulator.

Free bets clubs are a loyalty-style scheme, usually free to join, where customers earn ongoing free bets, boosts or points for regular activity rather than a one-off sign-up bonus.

Rewards usually scale with how much or how often the customer bets, and members often get early access to promotions non-members don't see.

A conditional refund tied to a specific outcome in a match or event - for example, money back if a match ends in a draw, or if the horse you backed finishes second.

The refund is usually paid as a free bet up to a stated cap, and only triggers if that specific outcome happens, unlike acca insurance, which covers any single losing leg.

Existing customer offers can require opt-in via the promotions tab or are automatically rewarded once a qualifying bet is placed. However, it is worth checking the specific bookmaker's terms since the process varies more than for welcome offers.

Bettors are reminded to always gamble responsibly by using the safer gambling tools available on betting sites.

We also recommend setting a budget, taking regular breaks, and not chasing losses when gambling.

Betting should only be viewed as a source of entertainment, never as a reliable income.

Register with a bookmaker running a welcome offer, check an existing account with an operator for ongoing promotions, or check this page for the day's live list.

Are free bets only for new customers?

No. Plenty of bookmakers run offers for existing customers. These offers can take many forms and there’s usually something to suit most bettors. You can see today’s best ongoing promotions above.

How do I claim a free bet?

Follow the advice given in the ‘How to claim a free bet section’, where you can find instructions on how to register, verify, deposit, and place the qualifying bet at the stated minimum odds to qualify for and claim a free bet.

Can I get free bets with no deposit?

No-deposit free bets exist, but they are quite rare and usually smaller than deposit-based offers. They still usually require age and ID verification during account registration.

Which betting apps offer free bets?

Most major UK betting apps run some form of welcome offer, and several run ongoing existing-customer promotions too. This page is constantly updated with betting apps and their latest free bet offers.

Do free bet offers change every day?

Yes - offers are reviewed and updated regularly and this page reflects what's live today, which is why the sections above are refreshed daily.

We aim to offer every online gambler and reader of The Standard a safe and fair platform through unbiased reviews and offers from the UK's best online gambling companies.

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