Cheltenham Festival Returns with Free Bets and Hefty Stakes

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The Cheltenham Festival, a premier horse racing event, is back, and punters are gearing up to assess the runners and riders in pursuit of betting success. With millions wagered annually on events like the Gold Cup, the event presents a lucrative opportunity for bookmakers. However, forecast wind and rain may make 2023's races even more unpredictable than usual. Major bookies are offering free bets to celebrate Cheltenham week, attracting punters to place their wagers.

Key Takeaways:

  • SkyBet is offering new customers £30 in free bets when they place a bet as part of their welcome offer.
  • Bet365 has a similar offer, with new customers earning a further £30 in free wagers after staking £10.
  • William Hill is offering a maximum bonus of £60 with stakes in selected games on their Vegas platform and in any available sportsbook market.
  • Paddy Power is offering new users who place a £5 bet on Cheltenham ten free spins for their daily jackpot games, alongside £30 in free bets.
  • Betfair offers ten free spins on their casino games and £30 in free bets if new customers wager £10 on sportsbook.
  • Coral's new customers receive a £20 free bet when betting on Cheltenham if they stake a minimum of £5 within 14 days of account registration at minimum odds of 1/2.
  • BetUK is giving away £60 in free bets when you bet £20 as a new customer.
  • Betfred is offering £40 in free bets when you stake £10, using the promo code CHELT40.

Statistics:

  • Millions of pounds are wagered annually on the Cheltenham Festival (no specific figure given).
  • £30, £60, and £40 in free bets are offered by varying bookmakers to attract new customers.
  • £20 in free bets and ten free spins are offered by Coral to new customers who meet specific betting criteria.
  • £5 minimum stakes are required by Paddy Power to unlock their free bet offer.
  • £10 minimum stakes are required by Bet365 to unlock their free bet offer.
  • £20 minimum stakes are required by BetUK to unlock their free bet offer.
  • The Gold Cup, a premier event, has a considerable impact on the Cheltenham Festival betting numbers.

Sources:

  • "At a Glance: Cheltenham Festival Offers" by an unnamed sports publication.
  • SkyBet, Bet365, William Hill, Paddy Power, Betfair, Coral, and BetUK websites offering free bets to celebrate Cheltenham week.