Want to get a feel for a new sportsbook without risking your hard earned cash? There are plenty of US betting sites that offer free bets to new and existing customers. Our top pick for free bets is DraftKings.
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Bet MGM - Weekly free bets for regular customers
A standout feature at BetMGM is its Monday Money Club. This promotion gives players a $10 free bet every Monday, providing you’ve placed at least $50 in wagers at odds of -300 or greater during the preceding seven days. What’s more, the BetMGM Rewards program lets you accumulate points as you wager, and these can be redeemed for free bet credits. You can watch sports events live through the BetMGM site, while the native mobile app is as sleek and well-designed as the desktop site.
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Draftkings - $150 free bet reward for winning wager
A top sportsbook with great market depth, DraftKings is currently awarding new members $150 in free bets if they make a minimum $5 deposit and place a winning bet of at least $1 on any NHL or NBA moneyline. DraftKings will also give you a free bet for referring someone who isn’t currently a member of DraftKings. If your friend uses your link to join and deposits $25-$49, you’ll both get a $25 free bet. The free bet value rises to $50 if they deposit $50-$99, and to $100 if they deposit $100 or more.
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Fanduel - Free bet for referring a friend
FanDuel members located in West Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan can earn free bet rewards if they successfully refer friends to the site. Your friend has to sign up through your unique referral link, then make a real money sports wager of at least $10 in order for you both to receive a $50 free bet. FanDuel boasts several other great features, including live streaming of selected events, regular odds boosts and the handy Same Game Parlay Plus betting feature.
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Pointsbet - Rack up points for free bets
PointsBet members can obtain free bets through the site’s loyalty program. It awards you 1 point for every $5 you wager on fixed odds selections, and 1 point for every $1 you wager on parlays and the site’s signature Points Betting selections. You can then redeem points for free bets, with the rewards rising from a $2.50 free bet for 250 points, all the way up to a $1,000 free bet for 100,000 points. Parlay profit boosts and the ability to make partial cash outs are just some of the popular features available at this site.
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Bet Rivers - Free bet deals available weekly
Fans of college basketball will be in their element at BetRivers. If you place a minimum $25 wager on a 3+ leg parlay on any Saturday during the promotional period, BetRivers will award you a $10 free bet. BetRivers members can also enjoy a range of profit boosts on various days of the week. For example, a 20% boost on winning NHL bets every Thursday. More benefits can come your way through the iRush Rewards program, which you can keep tabs on through BetRivers’ great native app.
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Barstool - No deposit bonus offer for new players
Minimum effort is required to obtain bonus bet credits at Barstool Sportsbook. You just have to successfully register as a new member, and the bookie will credit your account with $10 in bonus funds. What’s more, Barstool will also give you a $5 bonus just for customizing your profile preferences by selecting your favorite sports categories. Barstool provides other perks, including a wealth of live betting markets and the ability to combine different same game parlays.
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Wynn Bet - Big free bet offer for first timers
There’s a generous ‘bet and get’ deal for WynnBET newbies. You’ll need to make a minimum first deposit of $10, then place a minimum $10 bet at odds of -120 or more. Whether you win or lose, the site will award you $200 in free bets. Then, there’s the ‘WynnBET Weekdays’ promotion, which provides a $10 free bet if you wager at least $50 between Monday and Friday the previous week. Other offers abound at the site, with free bets awarded for placing 4+ leg, $20+ basketball and hockey parlays on certain days, and for placing four $50+ basketball bets on weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use my free bet bonus all at once?
Yes. Many betting sites stipulate that customers must use their free bet token in its entirety on one wager. This means you cannot split your token across a number of smaller bets.
Can I use a free bet token in combination with another offer?
Not usually. You can usually use just one sports betting bonus at a time. This means that you’ll need to pick between the free bet and the enhanced odds offer, for example.
Can you cash out free bets?
No. Most betting sites set rules that stipulate bettors must use their free bet token to wager on sports and that they must wait for the event to finish before they can withdraw any winnings.
Can I use my free bet bonus to bet on in-play sporting events?
This depends on the betting site in question. While some betting offers can only be used on future sporting events, others allow you to bet on a game or race while the action is underway. This is perfect if an underdog looks like they might be in with a chance of winning.
Are PayPal deposits eligible for free bet offers?
Yes, at some sportsbooks. While some US betting sites set restrictions on certain e-wallet deposits, you can often use alternative payment methods, including PayPal and debit and credit card deposits, to claim other bookies’ free bet offers.