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Established 2020
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18+. T&C Apply
Up To 100% Combo Bet Booster
Forecasts & Tournaments with Cash Prizes
6-Tier Sports VIP Program
TonyBet provides bettors in Ireland with an attractive and uncomplicated dual betting site and casino platform which can be accessed using their impressive Android and iOS mobile app.
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Established 2023
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2022
18+. T&C Apply. Promo code: PRIBET100
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Established 2022
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18+. T&C Apply
Football Live Streams
10-Market Bet Builders
Good Range of Politics Markets
GoldenBet allows customers to watch selected football matches on the betting site with live streams. This is also a good option for betting on politics and entertainment, with a strong range of specials markets.
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Established 1929
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New customers online only. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. €10 min stake on racing pools (if EW then min €10 Win + €10 Place) placed within 7 days of registration. Receive €20 Tote Credit, €10 Free Sportsbook Bet and 50 Free Spins on selected game within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool bet added to the bet-slip. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. http://Gambleaware.org
Tote Guarantee – Never beaten by SP
Tote+ - 10% bonus on winning dividends
Home of the Placepot
The Tote is long established and has a long storied history with UK and Irish racing. Now bets can be placed into the Tote pools directly with them at tote.co.uk.
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Established 1946
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18+ New Customers opt in, deposit and bet up to €100 at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of registration, excludes deposits via PayPal & excludes cashed out bets. Matched bonus paid in free bets; 7 day expiry. Geo Restrictions. T&Cs Apply See Below. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Established Reputable Bookmaker
BV Loyalty Club: Weekly €5 Free Bet
Free 'BetVictor Predictor' Game
BetVictor has a long-standing reputation with over 75 years in the betting industry. Named after founder Victor Chandler (known as the 'Gentleman Bookmaker'), BetVictor boasts superstar Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore among its brand ambassadors.
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Established 2015
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2017
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 1997
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18+. Min deposit €10 • A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least €10 • Min odds 1/2 (1.50) • Free Bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days • Free Bet stakes not included in returns • Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days and expires after 14 days • Bonus valid on selected Casino games only • Bonus wins capped at €500, excluding Jackpot wins • You must wager Bonus amount x40 – this requirement varies by game T&Cs apply.
Official NFL Sponsor in Ireland
Live Streams of UK & Irish Racing
Up for 8' Free Football Prediction Game
888sport is a betting site with a big reputation thanks to popular promotions and high-profile sponsorships. There's a €5 free bet whenever you win at 4/1 or bigger and an exclusive 'Acca Club' (bet €20 on multiples and get a €5 free bet).
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Established 2012
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18+. T&C's apply
Regular Profit Boosts on Football
Leo King' Sports Prediction Game
2023 IGA Mobile Operator of The Year
LeoVegas Sport is the user-friendly online betting site from an award-winning casino operator. Acca boosts are a big highlight here and this site also sponsors Inter Milan and Manchester City.
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Established 2007
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IRE/NI new customers only. Min Deposit €/£10. Min stake €/£10. Min odds Evs. Free Bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. Free Bets expire in 7 days. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment method restrictions. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. T&Cs apply.
Irish Bookmaker With HQ in Dundalk
Best GAA Betting Site
Sponsors of The Irish Grand National
Dundalk-based bookmaker BoyleSports has the best range of GAA betting markets and boasts Dublin legend Diarmuid Connolly as GAA ambassador. They also sponsor the Irish Greyhound Derby and Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.
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Established 2017
18+. New Players Only. Free bet - one-time stake of $/€10, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: $/€200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill deposits. Full Terms Apply.
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Established 2023
18+ T&C's Apply
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Established 2021
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2023
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18+. T&C's Apply.
High-Value Welcome Offer
Acca Boosts on Range of Sports
Live Streaming Across Sports
Betibet has a unique 'hunting bonus' as its welcome offer, with a high potential value to unlock if you keep placing bets. This bet site recently added live streaming of sports such as tennis, basketball and football recently as well.
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Established 2020
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18+. New customers only. Min deposit €10, maximum bonus that can be awarded in this promotion is €100. T&C's apply.
Sports Betting VIP Programme
Saturday Free Bet 'Reload Bonus'
Forecasts' Prediction Game With Cash Prizes
20Bet is home to a number of unique promos, including a tournament where you compete against other bettors for an €8000 prize pool. There's also a Saturday 'Reload Bonus' with up to €100 available in free bets each week.
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Established 2008
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18+ Play Safe. New customers using Promo code BB40 only. Min €10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 4 x €10, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 7 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. See full terms below. gamblingtherapy.org
'Sports Betting Operator of the Year' 2020 & 2022
Daily Horse Racing Bet Boost
Pick Your Places on UK and Ireland Races
Named after its founder in 1934, William Hill is one of the world's biggest betting sites and operates over 1400 betting shops. Online odds boosts and bet builder promotions continue to make William Hill one of the best online betting sites in Ireland.
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Established 2022
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18+. New Customers only, Min deposit €20. min odds 1.5. T &Cs apply.
Betting Tournaments With Cash Prizes
Accumulator Boosts up to €100k
Wide Range of Golf Betting Options
GreatWin is a no-frills online bookmaker with a solid welcome offer for new sign-ups. All the big sports are covered here and the range of golf betting markets is particularly impressive.
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Established 2022
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18+. T&C Apply
Wide Range of Esports Markets
Accumulator Boosts of up to 77%
Loyalty Club Rewards
Luckster is a dual bookmaker and casino platform with an Irish theme and a unique mix of betting markets, as well as lots of football betting options and a bet builder that covers eight sports.
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Established 2020
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18+. Promo Code: ZB100S. T&C's Apply.
Up to €50 in Free Bets Each Month
Unique Customisable 'My Events' Feature
Over 20 Different Virtual Sports Games
Zodiac Bet is a betting site that offers it's bettors a host of regular promotions, including free bets and reload bonuses. On top of betting on sports, there are also over 20 virtual sport games to bet on, from a range of providers.
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Established 2023
18+ T&C's Apply
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Established 2022
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2023
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2003
New bettors; Code SPORT; Wager deposit & bonus 8x; Max qualifying bet stake=initial bonus; Valid 60 days; Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply; T&C apply; 18+
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Established 2024
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2021
18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit,: €10, max €10 free bet valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. Neteller,Skrill and Paypal not eligible. T&Cs apply
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Established 2000
18+ New UK+IRE Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first €5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4x €5 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
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Established 2020
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18+. T&C Apply
Bore Draw 100% Refund
2 Goal Ahead Early Payout
Weekly 50% Reload Bonus
Despite a slots based name, Slots Palace is a betting site with an impressive range of betting offers.
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Established 2021
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Valuable Bonus Offers
Boosted Accas Up to 45%
Daily Cashback
Nine Casino Sports has a huge array of markets to suit every type of sports bettor, along with a slick website design and regular promotions such as boosted accumulators.
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Established 2024
18+ T&C's Apply
31
Established 2022
18+. New Depositors Only. Min. Dep: €10. Max Bonus €100 + 10 Spins on Book of Dead. The welcome offer requires 1 deposit. Welcome bonus must be used within 14 days or it expires. spins expire after 24h. Bonus subject to 9x wagering with min. Odds 2.00 per single bet or 1.40 per combo bet selection. Spins subject to 35x wagering
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Established 2023
18+ T&C's Apply
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Established 2012
Min. bet €10 to receive €20 Free Bet (placed 10 days from registration). Min. odds of 1.6. Free Bet credited at qualifying bet settlement and placed within 10 days.
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Established 2023
18+ Ts&Cs Apply
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Established 2017
Welcome Bonus Bet - Bet €10 Get €15 terms. This offer is for new sports customers only and is available once per household. Max. Bonus Bet amount €15. Minimum wagering on the sport to activate the Bonus Bet is €10 (which can be achieved from a Min deposit of €10). Offer valid only to customers wagering on sport €10 or more and make a qualifying bet in accordance with the Bonus Bet Specific Terms and Conditions below. 1st Place Prize: €1000. Prizes granted up to 48h after the tournament ends. Bonus Bet does not contribute towards the leaderboard. Click to see full T&Cs
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Established 2020
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18+ New Players only. For free bet wagering requirements and minimum odds read T&C’s. www.begambleaware.org Terms Apply
'Rising Star Operator of the Year' 2021
Interactive Football Match Centre
‘BoostIton’ Accumulator Boosts
Betiton is a straightforward online bookmaker that makes it easy to place bets on mobile. Acca profit boosts of up to 77% can be claimed here and there's an impressive range of Esports betting markets.
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Established 2024
18+, New Customers Only, Play Responsibly, T&C Apply.
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Established 2022
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18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet up to €50 (min. €20) on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get up to 2x €25 in free bets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly.
Free to Play 'Footie 4 Play'
Weekly Football Rewards Club
Daily Horse Racing Bet Boosts
talkSPORT Bet has instantly announced itself as one of the best betting sites around. A fresh design, regular promotions and free to play games make it a perfect offering for Irish bettors.
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Established 2023
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2017
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18+. New Players Only. Min £10 qualifying bets stake not returned. Free bet - one-time stake of £10, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests void all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill and Neteller deposits. Full Terms apply.
37+ different sports covered
Very easy to use offering
Plenty of regular promotions
Competitive odds across the board
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Established 2022
18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit: €10, max €10 bonus, valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets no eligible. Full T&Cs Apply.
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Established 2014
18+ New players only. Opt-in Required. Min stake £/€/$ 10, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £/€/$ 200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms Apply.
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Established 2022
18+. T&C's apply
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Established 2021
19+. New Customers only. Minimum deposit €20 & minimum odds 1.50. T&C's apply.
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Established 2001
18+, New Customers Only, Play Responsibly, T&C Apply.
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Established 2021
18+. T&C Apply
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Established 2005
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18+. T&C's apply.
Boosted Odds Every Day
'Karamba Battle' Betting Tournaments
Live Streams of Irish Racing
Karamba has dozens of odds boosts available to claim every day, which can be easily accessed from the home screen. They also have live streams of selected horse races from Ireland and the UK.
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Established 2021
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Established 2006
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New ROI customers only. Min Deposit: €5. Maximum Free Bet: €50. Overall odds: 1.50 (1/2) or higher. Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. 50 Bonus Spins credited on placement of qualifying bet. 50x bonus wagering applies as do weighting requirements. Bonus Spins only available on selected games. Debit card deposits only. Offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 18+ GamblingCare.ie.
Official Sponsor of West Ham United
Brand Ambassador Robbie Keane
Free Bet Club: Weekly Free Bets
Betway boasts various high-profile brand ambassadors, including Irish football legend Robbie Keane and ex-jockey Katie Walsh. They also sponsor the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Established 2017
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18+ T&C's Apply
Sports Betting Tournaments with Cash Prizes
Stats Driven Betting Insight with BR-Bot
Dual Sportsbook & Casino Platform
BetRegal is an online bookmaker that aims to provide a betting experience 'fit for a king'. They certainly have some innovative tools, including a ‘BR Bot’, which applies machine learning to your betting history to recommend potential betting options.
What is a Free Bet?
A free bet is essentially a bonus offer that bookmakers provide to both new and existing customers, giving them a chance to place bets that don't risk their own money.
If your bet wins, you get to keep the winnings (excluding the stake), offering a nice opportunity to build your bankroll. Free bets are a popular marketing tool used by bookies to attract and retain bettors, serving as a stepping stone into the world of sports betting.
How do Free Bets Work?
Understanding how free bets work is crucial if you want to maximise their potential. Typically, a free bet is awarded as a token or credit within your betting account, which you can use to place a bet on specified markets or events.
Should your free bet win, the profit from the bet is yours to keep, minus the value of the free bet stake.
How Can You Get Free Bets?
Getting your hands on free bets can be done in several ways:
- Sign-Up Offers: Many bookmakers offer free bets as a part of their welcome package for new customers.
- Loyalty Programmes: Regular punters might receive free bets as a reward for their loyalty.
- Special Promotions: Look out for special events, competitions, and promotions offering free bets.
- Deposit Bonuses: Betting sites give out free bets when you deposit a certain amount.
Read More: Check out the best Cheltenham free bets for 2024
Types of Free Bet Offers
These are all of the different types of free bets you can find at online bookmakers and betting apps:
- Bet X Get Y in Free Bets: Sign up as a new customer, deposit and bet a certain amount to unlock free bets.
- Deposit Match Free Bets: Sign up as a new customer, make a deposit and the bookmaker will match your deposit with free bets.
- Cashback Sign-Up Offers: A new user receives a percentage of their first bet back as cash or free bet credit if it loses.
- Event-Specific Free Bets: Online bookies have boosted welcome offers for big events like Ireland rugby or football matches. Existing customers are also rewarded with free bets during major events.
- Money-Back Specials: Get your stake back as a free sports bet if your bet loses - like if you back a horse and it's beaten by a nose.
- Loyalty Bonus Free Bets: If you're a loyal customer, you may be rewarded with free bets to place on a market of your choosing.
- Winning Bonus: With a winning bonus, a bookie rewards a good pick by offering free bets if you win at big odds.
- Surprise Free Bets: Some bookmakers offer random free bets to their customers without you needing to do anything to qualify.
- Free Bet Clubs: A free bet club rewards members with free bets after they place a certain amount of real-money bets within a specified time period.
How to Choose a Free Bet Offer
When claiming free bets online, you need to know what to prioritise so you can compare bonuses and choose the best offers.
The following are some of the key questions you should ask yourself when claiming free bets.
Does the offer provide value?
This is probably the most important question - are you getting bang for your buck with your free bets? Browse the list at the top of this page and you'll quickly get a good grasp of what to expect from the best free bet offers.
How much do I need to deposit?
If you're trying out a new betting site for the first time, you might not want to make a big deposit. Bookmakers shouldn't ask for a high deposit in return for free bets and there should be plenty of flexibility for punters here.
What markets & sports can I use free bets bet on?
Look for free bets that can be used on the markets and sports you prefer. Ideally, you'll have complete freedom of choice with your free bets.
What are my payment options?
You should have a variety of options when depositing. All major debit cards should trigger free bet sign up offers.
Do my free bets come with wagering requirements?
The best free bet offers usually won't require you to keep betting with your winnings before you can withdraw them.
What odds do I need to take?
In order to get a free sports bet, you'll often need to place a real-money 'qualifying bet'. This can't be placed on a complete banker, but the qualifying odds shouldn't be too restrictive. 1/2+ or evens+ is generally considered fair.
When do my free bets expire?
Most free bets come with expiry dates. You should be given at least seven days to bet with your bonus and some sites will give you 14 days.
Bookies With The Best Free Bets
While many bookmakers offer free bets, some stand out for their generosity and favourable terms. Look for bookies with a strong reputation, excellent customer service, and a wide range of betting markets.
Research and compare to find the best deals that align with your betting strategy and preferences.