Prediction Comp

Matched Bets

A matched bet is the simplest and most common of the free bets. When you place your first bet, your bet is “matched” with a free bet from the bookmaker. Matched bets are usually 100% up to £X amount. So for example, with a £25 matched bet, what you bet is matched 100% from the bookie and you get £25 free.

Occasionally smaller bookies have lower offers like a 50% matched bet, but they usually require a bigger initial bet. For example, a 50% matched bet up to £25. In this case, you would have to bet £50 to get the free £25. For both offers get you a £25 free bet, but in the first you don’t have to bet so much in one go. All matched bets usually have a minimum odds limit that you have to bet on in order to claim your free bet – usually at 1.5 – 2.0 (½ – evens).

Matched bets are usually 100% up to £X amount. So for example, with a £25 matched bet, what you bet is matched 100% from the bookie and you get £25 free. Occasionally smaller bookies have lower offers like a 50% matched bet, but they usually require a bigger initial bet. For example, a 50% matched bet up to £25. In this case, you would have to bet £50 to get the free £25. For both offers get you a £25 free bet, but in the first you don’t have to bet so much in one go. All matched bets usually have a minimum odds limit that you have to bet on in order to claim your free bet – usually at 1.5 – 2.0 (½ – evens).