Sky Bet Club<\/strong><\/a>, is a way for Sky Bet to show gratitude to their new and existing customers. The sportsbook offers a free \u00a35 bet every week, when a customer bets \u00a325 on any sport by midnight on Sunday.<\/p>\n\nThe Benefits of Free Bet Club Offers<\/h2>\n \n\n
\n At first glance, the benefits of such offers is pretty straightforward. After all, it\u2019s a bet for free<\/strong>. It doesn\u2019t take a huge amount of thought to understand why on a simple level, that would be so appealing. You can win extra money for nothing <\/strong>– great stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n However, there are advantages that often get overlooked alongside the obvious. We wanted to highlight these benefits so you can get the best out of these offers, as well as help decide which could be right for you. With that in mind, here\u2019s the top five benefits of Free Bet Club offers<\/strong> that people often don\u2019t think about.<\/p>\n\n\n 1) They are available to existing players\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n One of the key benefits of these types of promotions is that they are ongoing<\/strong>. A lot of operators are very generous when it comes to welcome bonuses, but much less so once they already have their new customer all signed-up. Free bets for existing customers really shows that they care about the ongoing quality offered to their customers, so that not only means more long term benefits, but is a great reflection for what you can expect in terms of the generosity of the site in general.<\/p>\n\n\n 2) They can highlight certain types of betting\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n Often, when people see that a promotion is only on certain events, sports or types of betting \u2013 as is the case with our accumulators examples \u2013 they can end up disappointed. And while we certainly understand giving a higher rating to a Free Bet Club offer that allows more variety, we do think there can be a bit of a hidden advantage here. Often, these restrictions mean that we try out new things<\/strong> and discover new things to enjoy because<\/em> of those limitations. This doesn\u2019t always turn out to be the case, but we do think it's worth a mention as a possible silver lining in a terms-and-conditions cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n 3) There\u2019s freedom to the free bet\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n This advantage doesn\u2019t just apply to free bet clubs but for any kind of free bet, and that is knowing that you are getting to bet without risk<\/strong> means that you can perhaps get a little more playful with your betting strategy. We\u2019re not saying that you should bet blind or foolishly here,<\/strong> but not risking any money if you lose can perhaps loosen you up and allow you to place bets in areas you might otherwise consider out of your comfort zone.<\/p>\n\n\n 4) It\u2019s accessible to the average player\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n A lot of the time, promotions can be split into two key categories: those aimed at high rollers and those aimed at casual players. We think that there is space for both, and indeed, the best bookmakers do cater to both. However, those aimed at casual players, like the ones we have looked at today, simply provide more benefits for more people. You don\u2019t need to spend thousands or hundreds to get involved, with \u00a325 or \u00a310 bets often being enough to qualify. This is generally the difference between free bet loyalty clubs and VIP programmes, as the latter generally require huge sums of money in order to reap any rewards. This not a negative on their part; they are simply targeting a more affluent audience, and some can offer great value for those who are betting high amounts. That being said, we think it is important to note the distinction.<\/p>\n\n
\n 5) You may not have to change how you bet\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n The ideal situation for someone looking to utilise this kind of offer is that they happen to be betting in a way which is already in line with the qualifications for the promotions. In other words, if you were going to put three football bets on that week anyway, and all those bets met the criteria, then getting a free bet at the end of it is quite literally something for nothing. It\u2019s getting something in addition for bets<\/strong> you would make anyway, and a lot of these are broad enough for that to be the case.<\/p>\n\n\n What Are the Mutual Benefits of Free Bet Club Offers?\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n We ended our last section by mentioning that, for many people, such schemes can provide a bonus without doing anything different.<\/strong> If that is the case, many people may wonder why bookmakers would offer such promotions. Indeed, this may be why free bet clubs are rarer than other types of bonus,<\/strong> but we do think they get plenty from these promotions in return.<\/p>\n\n\n First off, they get a chance to highlight certain markets – certain sports or accumulators, for instance – and that can provide a longer term interest in those markets.<\/strong> But most importantly of all, the bookmaker gets a more loyal and happier customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n When we said that these are a great reflection of the generosity of the bookmaker,<\/strong> it also shows you a lot about their business philosophy. Utilising such a generous form of promotion shows that their plan is to have long term, satisfied bettors who will stick with them for years to come. These schemes therefore aren\u2019t too good to be true<\/strong> although they can be very generous.<\/p>\n\nFree Bet Clubs \u2013 Key Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\n \n\n
\n We\u2019ve talked a lot about the terms and conditions in this article. One thing we hope we have made really clear is that although our intention here is to provide you with the best possible overview \u2013 because these, just like all promotions, are subject to change \u2013 you should always check them yourself in case changes have been made.<\/strong> With that in mind, here are a few key terms and conditions for you to look out for when assessing the value of any promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n Wagering Requirements\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n In free bet clubs, wagering requirements are not mentioned, <\/strong>and thus, we assume, not applicable. However, they are an important concept to understand when in comes to promotions generally. This is how many times you have to bet an amount<\/strong> in order to unlock a bonus amount.<\/p>\n\n\n Minimum Stakes\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n This refers to the minimum you have to stake<\/strong><\/a> in order to qualify for the bonus. Often, it will be something like \u00a35 or \u00a310, although each promotion is different.<\/p>\n\n\n Minimum Odds\n <\/h3>\n \n\n
\n As the name would suggest, this is the minimum odds the qualifying bet must have <\/strong>to be eligible for a promotion. Do note that in the case of accumulator or multiple qualifying bets, there can be minimum odds for either each leg or overall,<\/strong> and sometimes both.<\/p>\n\n