Finding free bets online is easy, but as much as they are widely advertised and promoted, there are usually terms and conditions that need to be met before you can take advantage.

The first step to claiming a free bet on an internet gambling site is to create an account. For those interested in sports betting, casino games and playing poker online, it will be best to go with one of the bigger sites that will offer all three. This way, promotions and loyalty bonuses can all be awarded to one central account.

Free bets are usually offered in poker rooms and sports betting sites. The most common requirement is that a minimum deposit (normally from 10 units of your local currency) is made before you can claim any free bets. On betting sites where free bets are offered before a deposit is made, winnings cannot be claimed until the account holder has bet the same amount. These rules and regulations vary considerably from site to site, so it is well worth reading up on what a ‘free’ bet actually entails.

That said, free wagers are a great way to grow accustomed to online sports betting, whether it’s for horse racing, golf, snooker or football betting (some matches or particular events may be omitted). Poker sites that offer free bets are also highly recommended, but again, any winnings made from the bet will have to be made up in raked hands (where the site takes a percentage of the pot total on the table).

May 10 2010