# FreeBetOffers.org.uk > Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. Full List of UK Online Bookmakers and Betting Sites ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/blog/) - [When Betting On ‘Player Of The Match’ Who Decides What Player It Is?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/when-betting-on-player-of-the-match-who-decides-what-player-it-is/): A ‘Player of the Match’ award can always be an interesting, alternative betting market and, usually, this is decided based on the governing body or organisation of the place or country where the match is being played, or if it is an international tournament such as the World Cup, this would come via FIFA. 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That included England's opening match - [Do Clubs That Spend More In January Finish The Season Better?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/do-clubs-that-spend-more-in-january-finish-the-season-better/): There has, for a long time, always been somewhat of an unhealthy stigma about the January transfer window - especially for Premier League clubs who historically appear to be the most active. As a result, it means that they get held to ransom by European clubs who recognise the urgency of situations and are able - [£3.25M Fine Issued to Betfred for Social Responsibility and AML Failures](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/3-25m-fine-issued-to-betfred-for-social-responsibility-and-aml-failures/): There has been a series of fines issued by the UK Gambling Commission in recent years. These have frequently surrounded failures in the areas of social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML). 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And throughout the proceeding months, numerous rumours have raised their heads, with people wondering what - [Premier League Travel Distances 2021-2022](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/premier-league-travel-distances/): The English Premier League season is renowned for being one of the most intense competitions in world football, especially when you consider the pace at which it is played, though one thing that many do not take into account is the distances that teams have to travel in a season and the possible effects that - [Does VAR Ruin or Enhance Football Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/does-var-ruin-or-enhance-football-betting/): Up until the start of the 2019/20 Premier League football season especially, betting enthusiasts did not necessarily have to think twice before they placed a bet. They had enough stats on teams and players to make an informed decision, likely starting lineups and even who the referee was going to be. What they could not - [The Injury Cost of Major Football Tournaments](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/the-injury-cost-of-major-football-tournaments/): With Euro 2020 currently in process, there are, like in every tournament, a number of teams who inevitably have injuries to key players, who would, under normal circumstances, have usually made the squad. England for example had Liverpool defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez ruled out prior to the tournament starting, while they have risked - [Which Teams Will Travel The Furthest For Euro 2020?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/which-teams-will-travel-the-furthest-for-euro-2020/): With the highly anticipated Euro 2020 Championship imminent, albeit having been delayed a year due to COVID-19, we take a look at how far teams could travel if they made it all the way to the final. Previously we have looked at what teams have home advantage, if any, at the Euros. This edition of - [Betting Operators Commit To Safer Gambling Pledges](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/betting-operators-commit-to-safer-gambling-pledges/): In a move to pre-empt incoming regulations being imposed from the government, up to ten UK based betting companies have agreed to commit to five safer gambling commitments. The operators’ commitment comes after years criticism that the industry wasn’t doing enough to curb the risks of gambling harms. The firms involved are Ladbrokes and Coral - [Euro 2020: How Team Formations And Player Positions Affect Results](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/euro-2020-how-team-formations-affect-results/): With the wait for the eagerly anticipated Euro 2020 nearly over and with barely any noise about the build-up to it in the media, this instalment of the European Championship has almost crept up on us. Perhaps the one-year enforced delay that saw the tournament moved forward a year in 2020 has thrown up an - [Do Any Teams Have Home Advantage at Euro 2020?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/do-any-teams-have-home-advantage-at-euro-2020/): The upcoming Euro 2020 Championship is encircled in much speculation and, already one year late in happening, this edition of the tournament which has thrown up a lot of entertainment in past decades will certainly be one like no other previously. Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has plagued the world for well over one - [Euro 2020: Do Teams With Older Players Perform Better In International Tournaments?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/euro-2020-do-teams-with-older-players-perform-better/): With Euro 2020 just around the corner (albeit a year late it will still be known as Euro 2020), there is much anticipation among fans that, having missed so much live football over the last 18 months, that a summer of live, international football will make up for it. As most of Europe steadily eases - [Ibrahimovic In Trouble Over Alleged Financial Interest In Betting Company Bethard](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/ibrahimovic-in-trouble-over-alleged-financial-interest-in-betting-company-bethard/): Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in hot water with UEFA over having an ‘alleged financial interest’ in a betting company, it has been revealed. The Swedish forward, currently playing for AC Milan, became a partner of a betting company, which goes against the rules and regulations of the governing body of football in - [Football Index: Gambling or Investing? Was It Properly Regulated?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/football-index-gambling-or-investing/): If you have been keeping up with the general news recently, then the likelihood is that you have heard of Football Index entering into administration. Of course, if you have never heard of Football Index before, then there is the potential that you will find this to be a little confusing as gambling businesses fail - [Consider Verification Time When Betting On The Grand National Online](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/consider-verification-time-when-betting-on-the-grand-national-online/): The 2021 Grand National will be like no other given that it will be held behind closed doors for the first time. The 2020 National was cancelled at late notice and with this being the first running in two years there is expected to be more interest than usual. This is compounded by the fact - [Will The UK Ban White Labels As Part Of New Gambling Laws?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/will-the-uk-ban-white-labels-as-part-of-new-gambling-laws/): It’s no secret that the UK Government has been trying to get a bit more of a handle on gambling issues. The country has experienced a bit of a surge in gambling related problems, including more people being diagnosed as addicted and an increase in minors accessing gambling products. Of course, this isn’t something that - [Do Foreign Mega-Mergers Spell The End For The British Bookmaker?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/do-foreign-mega-mergers-spell-the-end-for-the-british-bookmaker/): Britain has had a long history with sports betting, and when bookmakers first began being able to open shops on the high streets in 1961 following the introduction of the 1960 Betting & Gaming Act, stores were appearing at a rate of one hundred per week. These became one of the country’s most well-renowned attractions, - [How No Fans Are Affecting Football Results and Goals](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/how-no-fans-are-affecting-football-results-and-goals/): The prospect of the 2020/21 football season commencing on time around the world was under a serious cloud of doubt until late on in the summer, with the very real possibility of many lower league clubs going into administration. However a range of significant operations by various governing bodies across the world to get the - [How Many People Gamble and How Often?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/how-many-people-gamble-and-how-often/): With such a liberal gambling market, Brits have a fair share of betting options to select from. Whatever the individual motivation may be for each person to bet you cannot ignore the fact that gambling in the UK is a huge industry, generating more than £14 billion in gross gambling yield (GGY) every year. The - [Why Affordability Checks For Gambling But Not Other Addictive Products?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/why-affordability-checks-for-gambling-but-not-other-addictive-products/): There are so many changes occurring at the moment in the gambling world. Regulations have always been present, but only recently a new gambling review and potentially a new gambling act look set to shake up the rules once more. One of the areas focused on has been affordability checks for gamblers. This requires online - [How Will Brexit Affect Horse Racing in the UK and EU?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/how-will-brexit-affect-horse-racing-in-the-uk-and-eu/): Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the United Kingdom. Every year, thousands of events take place at various racecourses, and this results in a great turnout of spectators to the stands (when there isn't a pandemic on). Not only that, but it also brings a great number of sports bettors to - [Have Your Say On New UK Gambling Laws: Customer Views Important](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/have-your-say-on-new-uk-gambling-laws/): The government’s review of the Gambling Act of 2005 has been launched, finally, with the aim being to ensure that gambling laws being used in the United Kingdom are fit for a digital age. The review is being described as ‘major and wide-ranging’, with the announcement having already been made that the minimum age to - [Gambling Act 2005 Review Postponed Creating Outrage](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gambling-act-2005-review-postponed/): Monday 10th November, a top civil servant in the department for culture and media announced to the All Party Parliamentary Group on gambling, that despite the review into Gambling Act 2005 being ear marked to take place this month following previous delays due to the COVID 19 pandemic, there is set to be yet a - [How Will Lockdown 2.0 Affect Betting Shops, Casinos and The Gambling Industry?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/how-will-lockdown-2-0-affect-the-gambling-industry/): The ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic that is still being felt worldwide has led to many countries taking drastic action. Some have completely locked down, others are working on more of a tier system, and there are those that don’t seem to have much change on the horizon. However, when it comes to the - [Bookies Under Threat of Closure From 3 Tier Lockdown System](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/bookies-under-threat-of-closure-from-3-tier-lockdown-system/): Well it looks like COVID is back for a second spike, and the governments plan to deal with it includes a three tier lockdown system depending on the number of cases in any particular area. Any areas placed into Tier 3 could see their pubs, leisure centres, bookies and casinos having to close their doors - [Gambling Reform In The UK - What Are The Implications](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gambling-reform-in-the-uk-what-are-the-implications/): In the midst of the deepest financial crisis for 300 years according to Bloomberg, following the impact of the global COVID 19 pandemic, it appears that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is embroiled in a bid for a widespread reform of the UK gambling industry. Not since 2005 when the labour Prime Minister Tony Blair, introduced - [Credit Card Betting and Gaming Deposits Now Illegal From April 2020](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/credit-card-betting-and-gaming-deposits-now-illegal/): The United Kingdom Gaming Commission (UKGC) has outlined plans to ban online credit card deposits at gaming operators after concerns that gamblers are racking up huge debts with gambling firms and creditors alike. The action has finally been taken two years after charity groups such as GambleAware and Citizens Advice asked the government to enforce - [Football’s Unhealthy Relationship With Gambling Results In New Review](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/footballs-unhealthy-relationship-with-gambling/): According to Sports Minister Nigel Adams, football has become far too dependent on sponsorship from gambling companies and needs to look at different sources of income. On that note, it is thought that the incoming review into the Gambling Act will take a look at the link between sports and the betting industry, in particular - [Tighter Consumer Protection Measures Taken by UKGC During Lockdown](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/tighter-consumer-protection-measures-taken-by-ukgc-during-lockdown/): Many new rules and processes have been brought into effect during the UK lockdown, and gambling has not been unaffected by such. While land-based casinos and bookies have closed their doors for the time being, it also appears as though the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has taken aim at the online gambling sphere during - [What Are Betting Shops Like With Social Distancing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/what-are-betting-shops-like-with-social-distancing/): Last month we looked at how betting shops will reopen after lockdown, and now that they have been open for a few weeks it’s a good opportunity to find out how they are handling the new restrictions and safety measures. Bookie’s shops may be back in business, but obviously with social distancing and the threat - [How Will Casino Table Games & Poker Work With Social Distancing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/how-will-casino-table-games-poker-work-with-social-distancing/): Land based casinos in the UK have been closed since the lockdown began on March 23 but have now been given the green light to prepare for the resumption of operations from July 4. However, we are likely to walk in on a completely different experience from our last visit. For example, last week we - [The Effect Of Coronavirus On Gambling and Betting Around The World](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/the-effect-of-coronavirus-on-gambling-and-betting/): The havoc caused by the outbreak of the Covid-19 novel coronavirus seemingly knows no end as each new day brings with it more and more shutdowns for professional sport. The shutdown specifically relates to public gatherings, and as such will impact badly on just about every avenue of service and leisure that one can think - [Unfit For Purpose UKGC Confirm Worsening Public Opinion Of Gambling](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/unfit-for-purpose-ukgc-confirm-worsening-public-opinion-of-gambling/): The British public have an increasingly poor attitude of gambling, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) have confirmed. According to the UKGC’s Behaviour, Awareness and Attitudes Report, the majority of the general public view gambling in a negative light with 29% of those questioned calling for a total ban, up from 25% in a year. - [Addison Global Owner Of MoPlay Loses UK Gambling License - How To Get Your Money Back](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/addison-global-owner-of-moplay-loses-uk-gambling-license/): Following last year’s news that MoPlay owners Addison Global Limited were defaulting on monies owed, their overseeing authorities in Gibraltar this week pulled the plug on their operating licence. On Thursday, the Gibraltar based online gaming company had its licence suspended by the Gibraltar Licensing Authority, who took the decision to suspend operations after the - [MoPlay Declared Insolvent Customer Withdrawals Suspended](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/moplay-declared-insolvent-customer-withdrawals-suspended/): The threatened sports betting operator MoPlay and their parent firm Addison Global have been declared insolvent. Last week on 19th February they had their licence suspended by regulators in their main base of Gibraltar as well as in the United Kingdom and have now warned that they are to stop honouring customer withdrawals. The notice - [Everton End SportPesa Sponsorship To Cut Ties With Gambling](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/everton-end-sportpesa-sponsorship-to-cut-ties-with-gambling/): Everton Football Club have announced that they are to drop their lucrative deal with Kenyan gambling giant SportsPesa two years ahead of time. The termination comes after an internal strategic review of operations, in which they decided to pull the plug on the deal, worth £7 million a year, at the end of the current - [EA Sports’ FIFA Ultimate Team Is A Gambling Game Claims French Lawsuit](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/ea-sports-fifa-ultimate-team-is-a-gambling-game-claims-french-lawsuit/): A lawsuit in France has made the claim that the Electronic Arts, commonly known as EA, owned incentivised video game FIFA Ultimate Team, for which players collect card packs, can create future gamblers and should therefore be reclassified as a gambling game. For those that don’t know, FIFA Ultimate Team, or FUT, involves putting together - [QPR Sponsor Royal Panda’s Brexit & Black Type Enter Adminstration](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/qpr-sponsor-royal-pandas-brexit-black-type-enter-adminstration/): The UK betting market is becoming a tough place for gambling companies of late. Competition online has never been so fierce and combined with ever tighter regulation, increased tax and Brexit uncertainties many brands are struggling. In the last year alone we have seen several UK brands go out of business, such as MustardBet and - [Gambling Ads Targeting Problem Gamblers On Google Searching For Help](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gambling-ads-targeting-problem-gamblers-on-google/): Problem gamblers seeking help online were, until early January 2020, being openly targeted by ads from gambling operators when searching on Google for problem gambling helplines. The world’s largest search engine’s algorithms were returning adverts promoting online betting sites and casinos along with thousands of pounds worth of bonuses and promotions offered by the very - [UK Gambling Commission Call For VIP Scheme Reform](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/uk-gambling-commission-call-for-vip-scheme-reform/): Any gambling operators with licences in the UK will soon be required reform and improve the manner with which they relate to their high spending customers. This initiative follows the publication of confidential data illustrating the habits of their controversial VIP schemes, also referred to as loyalty programmes. For those not part of such a - [Underage Exposure To Gambling Adverts Down From 4.4% In 2013 To 2.2% In 2018](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/underage-exposure-to-gambling-adverts-down/): At the end of a year in which betting operators in the UK have pledged to behave with a greater social responsibility, particularly around marketing, the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have released a report claiming that underage viewership numbers of gambling advertisements on television is in decline. The report, released on Wednesday, centered on - [NHS Reveal National Gambling Concern With Over Half Of People Now Betting](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/nhs-reveal-national-gambling-concern/): More than half of British people over the age of 16 have gambled in the past twelve months according to figures released by the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS). The 2019 Health Survey of England report also puts the rise of brits gambling down to the popularity of smartphones and the aggressive tactics employed - [UK Online Gaming Yield In Decline](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/uk-online-gaming-yield-in-decline/): For the first time ever, the British gambling industry’s year on year yield for online gaming declined, dropping 0.3% in 2018-19 to £14.36 billion. At the same time, remote gambling revenue fell by 0.6% to £5.3 billion according to recently released figures from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) as part of their annual industry - [Labour Election Manifesto Promises New Gambling Act](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/labour-election-manifesto-promises-new-gambling-act/): Problem gambling is to be reclassified as a public health issue should Labour win the upcoming UK General Election. Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party have included an updated gambling act fit for the digital age as part of their 2019 campaign manifesto , which also pledged to clamp down on gambling advertising in sports. Other initiatives - [Cooling Off Systems Added To UK Gambling Machines](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/cooling-off-systems-added-to-uk-gambling-machines/): Gambling machines found inside high street bookmakers in the UK are set to be updated with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) indicator that will detect and react to potential addictive player behaviour by alerting staff and shutting down for a predesignated time period. Known as Anonymous Player Awareness System (APAS), this AI uses algorithms that will - [Betting and Gaming Council Announce New Safer Gambling Measures](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/betting-and-gaming-council-announce-new-safer-gambling-measures/): The new representative body for the UK gambling industry, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has this week unveiled their new “cooling-off” plan for bettors playing in licensed betting offices (LBOs). The new measures are designed to help recognise and reduce potential problem gambling in at risk clients and allow them time to consider their - [Gambling Firms Criticised Over VIP Schemes](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gambling-firms-criticised-over-vip-schemes/): Gambling firms have once again come under fire by regulators, this time for the VIP schemes they offer to customers. Such schemes have been heavily criticised for their role in incentivising members to lose significant sums of money. As, while being made to feel special, very often VIP members are offered free gifts at the - [Inquiry Calls For Online Casino Overhaul Of Maximum Bet Stakes](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/inquiry-calls-for-online-casino-overhaul-of-maximum-bet-stakes/): A radical new overhaul of online casino stakes, similar to those imposed on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs), has been recommended by the government following an extensive inquiry into the industry. The report released by a group of MPs, known collectively as the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on gambling-related harm, have proposed £2 limits - [Malta Gaming Authority Issues Guidance For UK Gambling Operators In Preparation For Brexit](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/malta-gaming-authority-issues-guidance-for-uk-gambling-operators-in-preparation-for-brexit/): Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a guidance document for UK operators which reads as a stark warning around necessary changes to be made in order to continue to follow regulations and hold a valid license in Malta following Britain's potentially imminent departure from the European Union. In short, in order for gambling companies to - [UKGC Call on Pub Industry to Tackle Underage Gamblers Using Pub Fruit Machines](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/ukgc-call-on-pub-industry-to-tackle-underage-gamblers-using-pub-fruit-machines/): Pub fruit machines are the latest form of gambling to come under attack as the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) seeks to crack down on their use by underage players. While in-pub gaming machines have long been limited to those over the age of 18, increasingly these machines are high paying, high costing offering a - [2019 Report On Young People And Gambling Published By UK Gambling Commission](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/2019-report-on-young-people-and-gambling-published-by-uk-gambling-commission/): Yesterday, the UK Gambling Commission published a report on the gambling trends of 11-16 year olds across Great Britain. Ipsos Mori, carrying out the long term research found some interesting data that represents a potentially changing field for young players. The research focuses on the forms of gambling and the gambling style games that young - [£10 Scratch cards Scrapped By Camelot UK As Part Of Gambling Addiction Crackdown Focus](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/10-scratchcards-scrapped-by-camelot-uk-as-part-of-gambling-addiction-crackdown-focus/): National Lottery operator Camelot UK has instructed all retail operators to remove the highest price £10 scratch cards from sale. Whilst there are a very small minority of players that purchase the £10 scratch cards, to move follows the industries efforts to reduce opportunity for problem gambling addiciton. This leaves the highest priced National Lottery - [Watford And Manchester United Seek Compensation From MoPlay For Unpaid Sponsorship Fees](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/watford-and-manchester-united-seek-compensation-from-moplay-for-unpaid-sponsorship-fees/): MoPlay, the sports betting app owned by Addison Global Limited and based out of Gibraltar, have fallen behind on their bills and are now being taken to court by not one, but two English professional football teams. Manchester United, who regard MoPlay as their official betting partner, and Watford are both suing for lost funds - [EveryMatrix Quits UK White Label Market Following Recent Suspension From Service](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/everymatrix-quits-uk-white-label-market-following-recent-suspension-from-service/): Troubled white label supplier EveryMatrix has exited the UK white label market after deeming their that part of their business to be irreparably damaged. Following their suspension from service under orders of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) for non-compliance, the Malta based firm initially responded favourably to the penalties incurred, not least by partnering - [MPs Rule Video Game Loot Boxes Encourage Gambling Within Teens and Adolescents](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/mps-rule-video-game-loot-boxes-encourage-gambling-within-teens-and-adolescents/): MPs have ruled that in-game loot boxes, common in video games, should now be classed as gambling. Should this motion pass, the Commons believe that children should, in turn, be barred from buying these in-game rewards, as they can be considered to be a gateway to gambling, jeopardising vulnerable children. The move was proposed by - [Wales Rugby Coach Sent Home From World Cup For Potential Betting Rule Breaches](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/wales-rugby-coach-sent-home-from-world-cup-for-potential-betting-rule-breaches/): On the eve of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Wales national Rugby Union team Backs Coach Rob Howley has been sent home from Japan for potential betting rule breaches. The news comes as a significant blow to Wales hopes as Howley, who was due to voluntarily leave his role after the tournament anyway, was a - [GambleAware Aim To Team Up With Football Clubs To Educate Fans On Gambling Risks](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gambleaware-aim-to-team-up-with-football-clubs-to-educate-fans-on-gambling-risks/): GambleAware have teamed up with the UK’s Football Supporters’ Association to make a plea to English professional football clubs to help fight in the war against gambling harms by educating their fans to be aware of the dangers involved. According to a new FSA survey carried out in partnership with GambleAware’s Bet Regret campaign, designed - [EveryMatrix’s Operating Licence Suspended](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/everymatrixs-operating-licence-suspended/): Online gaming software supplier and site operator, EveryMatrix have seen their business grounded in the UK after the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) suspended their GB licence with immediate effect. The suspension comes after an investigation was launched into their compliance activity which will be now be followed up by a review into practises at - [Gambling Bosses Pull Out Of Meeting Chaired By MP Carolyn Harris](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gambling-bosses-pull-out-of-meeting-chaired-by-mp-carolyn-harris/): GVC, William Hill and Flutter Entertainment CEOs have come under fire this week after puling out of meetings with members of the government to discuss the dangers of online betting. The bosses of all three were due to be quizzed about their current efforts and forthcoming plans to combat the harms caused by betting online. - [Suspicious Betting Activities Rife In 2018 Documented In Global Football Report](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/suspicious-betting-activities-rife-in-football-in-2018/): 2018 saw a “disproportionately high level of unusual activity around youth football” according to a new joint report by Stats Perform and Starlizard Integrity Services. In what was actually a decline from the previous year in which 397 matches were flagged, the Suspicious Betting Trends in Global Football Report identified suspicious betting patterns in 377 - [Weston Super Mare Seaside Resort Takes Aim At Under Age Gambling At Grand Pier Arcade](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/weston-super-mare-seaside-resort-takes-aim-at-under-age-gambling-at-grand-pier-arcade/): The Grand Pier at the popular Somerset seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare is trialling a summer-long ban on children who are not accompanied by an adult using some of their fruit machines. The temporary embargo is aimed specifically at under 16’s who will not be allowed to play Category D machines, those with a stake of - [Samaritans’ As Chosen Charity Of Paddy Power Betfair Comes Under Fire](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/samaritans-as-chosen-charity-of-paddy-power-betfair-comes-under-fire/): The UK media turned on The Samaritans this week after it was revealed that the charity had been chosen by Paddy Power Betfair as their charity of the year. Flutter Entertainment, who operate both Paddy Power and Betfair, allowed their staff to nominate and vote for the company’s charity of the year and The Samaritans - [Gambling Operators Oversee Huge Rise In Complaints: A 5000% Increase Over Last 5 Years](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gambling-operators-oversee-huge-rise-in-complaints-a-5000-increase-over-last-5-years/): New figures reveal that the number of complaints made about British betting firms has risen by almost 5,000% in the past half-decade. In 2018, this peaked at a record 8,266 complaints which, just five years earlier in 2013, had been a mere 169. These figures were obtained by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and published - [Liverpool Football Club Warned By UKGC Over New Partnership With 1xBet](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/liverpool-football-club-warned-by-ukgc-over-new-partnership-with-1xbet/): Liverpool Football Club have been warned by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) that they face potential fines should they choose to retain their partnership with controversial Russian betting agency 1xBet. 1xBet, the official betting partner of Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur football clubs, have withdrawn their operation from the United Kingdom following a string - [Problem Gambling Cases In Ireland Hit Record Levels In 2018](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/problem-gambling-cases-in-ireland-hit-record-levels-in-2018/): In the Republic of Ireland, the number of people requiring treatment for problem gambling reached a record high in 2018. According to figures from the Health Service Executive, 257 problem cases were recorded that year, the highest since records began in 2011. That was the year when gambling was first listed as a problem substance - [Half Of Premier League Clubs Are Sponsored By Gaming Operators](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/half-of-premier-league-clubs-are-sponsored-by-gaming-operators/): It has been revealed that, for the upcoming 2019-20 football season, approximately 10 of the 20 sides competing in the Premier League will have betting firms as their main sponsor. The clubs of the English Premier League will make a collective £349.1 million from their shirt sponsorship deals in the coming season, a 10% rise - [GTA’s New Casino Update Allows Real Money Gambling In In-Game Purchasing](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/gtas-new-casino-update-allows-real-money-gambling-in-in-game-purchasing/): Rockstar Games, the makers of the popular Grand Theft Auto (GTA) titles, have announced a new online update for the fifth instalment of the series in which a casino will open in the fictional city of Los Santos that will, for the first time ever, allow video game players to effectively “bet” with real money. - [China Emerging As Key Market Partner For British Horse Racing](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/china-emerging-as-key-market-partner-for-british-horse-racing/): British Horse Racing’s international appeal should be at the forefront of any potential new trade and influencing opportunities, as China emerges as a key market partner for the UK. 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To win this market, it doesn’t - [Can An American Football Game End In A Draw / Tie?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/tie-in-american-football/): American football, a beloved and thrilling sport that captivates millions of fans, is known for its intensity, strategy and dramatic moments. Whilst many games are decided by narrow margins, the possibility of a draw, though rare, exists in certain circumstances. If you’re thinking of having a flutter on an American football game, it is handy - [What Are The Chances Of A 170 Checkout In A Darts Match?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/170-checkout-in-darts/): Darts is, in many ways, about as simple a game as there is to play. You throw things with a sharp point at a board, earning points if they remain stuck in the board at the end of the play. The board, meanwhile, is broken down into sections that have different points associated with them, - [What is a Single Stakes About (SSA) Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/what-is-a-single-stakes-about-ssa-bet/): The single stakes about bet, or SSA bet, is an old-fashioned wager used by punters at a time when betting options were limited. It was a way of adding a little excitement and the potential to win more money when looking at bets to place. The way in which betting has developed over the years - [What is an Any to Come Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/any-to-come-bet/): When the betting options on offer were much smaller than what we have today, bookmakers tried to stand out by accepting different types of bets. Multiples were created on the back of this, as were other ways of betting, and one of the options made was the any to come bet. This may seem like - [What is a Come from Behind to Win or Draw Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/come-from-behind-bet/): A come-from-behind bet is a bet that can be placed thanks to the many additional betting markets we now see available. This is most commonly used with football games, but any sport where there is a running total of the score, and a team can go behind but then come back to win the game - [What is Half-Time Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/half-time/): When you are betting on a sport that has a half time break, the betting markets are usually endless, this is especially the case with football. Rather than betting on who will win the game overall, you are able to also bet on the outcome at half-time. This is known as half-time betting. What betting - [What is a Half Time / Full Time (HT/FT) Bet](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/ht-ft/): Football betting has changed dramatically over the years, and the service on offer now is far superior to anything we have had in the past. The number of markets available and the different ways in which punters can bet is great for those who want to find something different, whether that’s by adding value to - [What Are The Chances Of A Century Break In A Snooker Match?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/century-break-in-snooker/): Elsewhere on this site, you can read about the chances of a 147 being achieved by a player in a snooker match. As you might imagine, the chances of a player getting a century break are a lot higher, largely on account of the fact that the specifics are a lot lower than they are - [What Are The Different Formats In Cricket?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/formats-in-cricket/): If you’ve ever paid any attention whatsoever to cricket, you might well have noticed that there are several different formats of the sport. What you might not know is what the difference is between them all. If you haven’t paid much attention to cricket in the past then you will have next to no idea - [What Are The Chances Of A 147 In A Snooker Match?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/147-snooker/): In snooker, a ‘147’ refers to the highest possible break a player can achieve in a single frame. It is considered the pinnacle of excellence in the game and is achieved by hitting a series of shots without the opponent having a chance to play. To achieve a 147 break, a player must pot all - [How Do Tie-Breaks Work in Tennis?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/tie-breaks-tennis/): There are some sports where it has become necessary over the years to find a way in which to separate the competitors. In boxing, for example, there is the points system, which was created in order to decide a winner when neither fighter has been able to knock the other out. In football, matches that - [What Are The Rules in UFC Fights?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/ufc-rules/): The UFC, which is short for Ultimate Fighting Championship, is a popular Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, organisation and a prominent promotion company for MMA events. Founded in 1993, it has gone on to become the largest and most well-known MMA organisation in the world. The UFC showcases fights in the Octagon, a unique eight-sided - [What Is A Technical Decision In Boxing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/technical-decision/): Elsewhere on this site, you can read about the difference between a knockout and a technical knockout. Another term that is used in boxing is a ‘technical decision’, which sounds similar to the others but actually isn’t the same. Referees have a much tougher job than a lot of people tend to appreciate in the - [What Is The Difference Between A Knockout (KO) & A Technical Knockout (TKO) In Boxing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/ko-and-tko/): Boxing is one of the purest physical combat sports in existence. Though some people might find it to be antiquated if not outright barbaric, the reality is that knowing how and when to punch someone is about as skilful a thing as you can learn to do. Boxing can be a thrilling sport to watch - [How Are Points Scored In Boxing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/points-in-boxing/): There are few sports in the world as basic as boxing, on the surface at least. In essence, it is a sport that asks two competitors to punch each other, with the one that can punch the hardest the winner. Of course, few sports are only surface in nature and boxing is no exception. Something - [What Does To Win Both Halves Mean?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/win-both-halves/): Win both halves is a betting market that requires you to bet on a team to win in a specific game's first and second half. For example, a football game may end up being 3-0 with 1-0 in the first half and 2-0 in the second half, here the winning team has won both halves. - [What Is A Scorecast Bet? Goalscorer and Correct Score Combined](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/scorecast/): Commonly used in football betting, a scorecast is a bet placed on a game which includes two wagers rolled into one. It is like a double but on two related contingencies within one match. The bet sees punters trying to predict the first goalscorer as well as the correct score in a given match. A - [What Is A Wincast Bet? Goalscorer and Match Result](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/wincast/): When you break down a wincast bet, you have two different elements to it, which means this is essentially a related double (known as a related contingency). The two elements are based on who will win the game and a player to score a goal in the game. You cannot place a standard double on - [What Does Odds Against Mean In Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/odds-against/): Odds against is a betting term that denotes a price greater than that of evens. If you bet at odds against, you’ll receive more cash than what you wagered if your wager is successful. Odds Against Explained in Detail If your odds against wager wins, you will more than double your initial stake. Whether you - [What Is Draw No Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/draw-no-bet/): Draw No Bet eliminates the option of a draw from a wager and allows punters to bet on either an away or a home win ensuring you get your stake back if the game ends as a draw. In this type of betting, bettors pick between the victory of the underdog or their favourite team. - [What Is A Double Chance Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/double-chance/): A double chance is a bet where punters combine two possible results into a single wager. The double chance market gives you more opportunity to win from one event, but will carry lower odds compared to a betting on a team to win in the standard WDW markets. In most sports, including football, it covers - [What Is An Up and Down Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/up-and-down-bet/): An up-and-down bet is a two-part wager conditional on sufficient earnings from the first part to support the second part in terms of funds. It’s referred to as an any-to-come if-money wager, which means that every aspect of the bet only proceeds if funds are left from the first part. You are placing a stake - [What Does Arbing Mean and What is an Arb?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/arbing/): Arbing refers to taking odds on both outcomes of an event when the mathematical difference between the odds available creates an opportunity to lock in a positive financial result. It is a shortened way of saying ‘arbitrage betting’, and the idea actually comes from the financial markets. Traders would buy and sell the same thing - [What is Outright Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/outright-betting/): With so many betting markets and terms out there, it’s easy to get a little lost in the terminology. The concept of an outright bet isn’t difficult to understand though, it is just a bet on a team or player to win a certain tournament or competition, or to be the top 'x' in that - [What is a Non Runner in Horse Racing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/non-runner/): When a horse race is set up, trainers can’t just turn up on the day with a horse and ask to race them, it all has to be pre-arranged. This is why the racecard will be available a few days before the race is due to happen, with those scheduled to run available to bet - [What are Decimal Odds?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/decimal-odds/): For anyone new to betting, or anyone used to a more traditional way of doing things, decimal odds might be an unwelcome yet increasingly common factor to contend with when betting online. Fractional odds are the traditional approach here in the UK, but like many things, we are more or less the only ones using - [What Does BTTS Mean in Football Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/btts/): When looking at betting markets for a game of football there are a lot of terms that crop up that you will recognise from the game itself, such as the ability to bet on the number of corners, goals, cards, etc. Some bet types are less obvious though, and BTTS is one of them. It’s - [What is a Stake in Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/stake/): A stake is simply the amount of money that is at risk when making a bet. It doesn’t matter what you bet on, or how much you bet, the amount put down can always be correctly referred to as a stake. For example if you bet £10 that the Chicago Bulls will beat the New - [What Is A Computer Straight Forecast (CSF)](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/computer-straight-forecast/): For many people, placing a sports bet involves them selecting a winner of an event. Whether this be a horse race, football match, a rugby game, a tennis match or anything else, the 'winner' market is an obvious bet. Yet for anyone who has been active in the sports betting world before, there is also - [What is a Tote Placepot?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/placepot/): A Tote Placepot is a very popular type of pool bet, in which bettors must choose 6 horses from the first 6 races of a meeting that they think will finish in the places. All of the money wagered on the placepot for that meeting will be pooled together, a percentage is taken for operational - [What is the Tote Scoop6?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/scoop6/): The Tote Scoop6 is a very popular and affordable bet that takes place across the course of 6 races every Saturday. It’s a great value bet, costing just £2 per line but often paying out hundreds of thousands if not more, and even if your selections don’t win you still can. This is because of - [What Does Evens Mean In Betting Odds?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/evens/): The term ‘Evens’ in betting parlance refers to the odds given by the bookmaker for a bet selection within a given betting market or an event. When something is priced at evens, it’s important to note that this doesn’t just mean the outcome is 50/50, however. Instead, it merely means that you will double your - [What is Faller Insurance & Fail to Finish Insurance](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/faller-insurance/): In a bid to try and stand out from the crowd as being a company to offer something a little different, and extra, to customers, we have seen a variety of promotions and consolation offers created. When it comes to horse racing, the faller insurance or fail to finish insurance has been one specifically created - [What Are Fractional Odds?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/fractional-odds/): Three different factors will generally determine the type of odds you use when placing your bets. The first is where you are in the world, the second is where you place your bets, online or in person, and the third is how long you have been betting. Fractional odds are the most commonly used odds - [What is a Lucky 63 Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/lucky-63/): A Lucky 63 bet consists of 63 wagers of the same value on selections in six different events: one six-fold accumulator, six five-folds, six singles, fifteen four-folds, fifteen doubles and twenty trebles. In a Lucky 63 wager, one of the selections must win in order to get a return. The six folds, five folds, four - [What is a Lucky 31 Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/lucky-31/): A Lucky 31 is a pre-packaged bet that consists of 31 separate wagers of the same value on selections in five different events. This includes one five-fold accumulator, five four-folds, ten trebles, ten doubles and five singles. A £2/line bet on a Lucky 31 wager would, therefore, cost £62. The returns you make from a - [What is a Lucky 15 Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/lucky-15/): A Lucky 15 bet consists of 15 wagers of the same stake value on selections in four different events: one four-fold accumulator, four trebles, four singles and six doubles. A minimum of one of selection must be successful to earn any return. Lucky Bet Offers For sites with bonuses and offers for Lucky 15, 31 - [What is a Bore Draw?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/bore-draw/): A bore draw is a tie in which neither team scores and the match ends goalless (0:0). The tie is called a bore draw due to its dull nature since no team gets a goal. A bore draw is common in games with teams with excellent defence records and those with the same abilities and - [What is a Bet Builder?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/bet-builder/): Bet builders have sprung into life over the past couple of football seasons, becoming the staple bet for many fans who are looking to place a wager on one single game but use multiple different selections. A bet builder is essentially a same game multiple, where you use many different markets to pick out various - [What is Best Odds Guaranteed?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/best-odds-guaranteed/): If you are a fan of horse racing or greyhound racing, then you will likely have heard about the best odds guaranteed promotion that many bookmakers offer. Not quite as open as it has been in the past, but still a very lucrative offer that you should always have on your side where possible. However, - [What Is An Accumulator Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/accumulator/): One of the most common bet types and a phrase you will hear mentioned by gambling people on a regular basis is accumulator. Sometimes shortened and called an acca, this is a bet where the aim is to stake small and win big. The accumulator bet is the one you need if you want to - [What is Totepool and How Does Tote Betting Work?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/totepool/): If you have ever heard of peer to peer or pari-mutuel betting then you are entering Totepool territory. With a regular fixed odds bookmaker, they advertise the odds they are willing to offer on a meeting and the punter accepts them or moves on to something else. If the punter likes the odds and places - [What Is A Faller In Horse Racing](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/faller/): Denoted as F on a racecard, 'fell' refers to those times when a horse fails to avoid an obstacle and falls or hits the floor when landing without interference from another runner. This is the worst possible result in jump races, but luckily, on most occasions, jockeys and horses immediately get back to their feet - [Why Do You Need ID and Proof of Address (POA) to Bet Online?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/id-and-poa/): A situation that many gamblers will have faced in the past is the requirement to present identification and proof of age to your bookmaker. This may have happened when you opened a new account, or what is often the case, this is asked for when you make your first withdrawal from the new account. However, - [Why are Betting Accounts Limited?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/limited-accounts/): A position that no punter wants to really be in, but it is something that happens to selected people who bet online. If you do that, and you either win more than you lose, beat the prices available often, or take good advantage of various promotions, then you may find that eventually, your account will - [Why are Bets Made Void?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/void/): It would help if you didn’t come across this too often as a punter, but sometimes you will find yourself having a bet void. This means the selected wager is not valid, and if you are betting as a single on it, then you will simply receive your stake back. The reasons for your bet - [What is Wagering? How Do Wagering Requirements Work in Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/wagering/): The dictionary definition of the word ‘wagering’ is as follows: "An agreement under which each bettor pledges a certain amount to the other depending on the outcome of an unsettled matter." Really, that’s just a fancy way of saying that wagering means betting. So you could wager £5 that Not Too Shabby will place in - [What is Suspicious Betting Activity?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/suspicious-betting-activity/): While some punters may not like it, bookmakers have to protect their assets and try their best to create a level playing field. It is for this reason that they are cautious when it comes to things such as suspicious betting activity. They don’t have to accept bets and can use the reasoning of being - [What Is Round Betting In Boxing & MMA?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/round-betting/): There are two sports that are pugilistic in nature. The oldest is boxing, whilst the more modern, at least in the format that we understand nowadays, is mixed martial arts, also known as MMA. They are both popular sports to bet on, but there is much more than just the outright winner that you’re able - [What is Non-Runner No Bet (NRNB) or Non-Runner Money Back (NRMB)](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/non-runner-no-bet/): The term non-runner no bet is specifically centred around betting on horse racing. On top of this, you will only ever hear the term used when you are seeing information about ante-post horse racing. This is when you are betting on events in advance rather than after the 48-hour declarations have been made. While non-runner - [What Is Net Withdrawal?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/net-withdrawal/): A net withdrawal is the difference between the total withdrawals and deposits made within a specific period. Net Withdrawals Explained in Details The difference between the withdrawals and deposits you've made over time for a specific banking method such as Skrill, Neteller, or debit/credit card is referred to as the net withdrawal. Finding your net - [What is Live Streaming at a Betting Site?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/live-streaming/): The way in which many people consume TV has changed completely, thanks to the era of live-streaming services. Sport has certainly played a big part in that, and now, it’s not just about watching sport live on TV, you can also stream games and events to various different devices, as you wish. With live streaming - [What is Live In-Play Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/in-play-betting/): One of the biggest changes to the betting industry over the past couple of decades has been the creation of in-play betting. This has completely revolutionised the way that people can bet, and many have been taking advantage of this. Gone are the days when betting was over from the moment an event started. Thanks - [What is Expected Value (EV) In Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/expected-value/): When you are talking about expected value in betting terms, you are talking about the expected amount you can expect to win on average for each bet you place. Of course, this can only be worked out as an average because every bet is different, with various odds in play, but it is there to - [What is Cash Out in Betting and How Does it Work?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/cash-out/): We’ve seen a number of big changes take place in the betting industry, thanks to the move towards online and mobile betting, and betting in play is perhaps the biggest of those. As part of that switch and the introduction of in-play betting came the ability to cash out your bets, something that many of - [What is Ante-Post Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/ante-post/): While the majority of people enjoy betting on a day-by-day basis, taking a look at the events coming up, there is a longer-term view that some like to take, and when it comes to placing bets, this is known as ante-post betting. While long-term bets can be placed around many sports, in terms of ante-post - [What Is An Unseated Rider In Horse Racing](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/unseated-rider/): Unseated rider means that a horse has thrown the rider from its back. This can occur just before the start of the race, during the race or even at the finishing line. If a horse crosses the finish line without a rider it does not count in the finishing order. Riders are no longer allowed - [What is An Official Result in Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/official-result/): An official result is the final bet settlement decision that your sportsbook of choice makes after the outcome of the event you placed your wager on. It is based on the results received from independent data agencies and official resources. It can be different to the eventual result if results are changed later (e.g. due - [What is An Asian Handicap Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/asian-handicap/): While Asian handicap betting originated in Asia, as the name suggests, this type of betting is now available all around the world, with almost all bookmakers offering lines to their players. This is definitely more complex than regular handicap betting, with possibilities such as receiving your stake back, losing half of it or winning half - [What is a Tricast Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/tricast/): If you think you can do more than just predict the winner of a race or tournament, and you believe that predicting two is something you can do with ease, perhaps a tricast is the bet for you. Here, you need to select the winner, the second placed runner and also the third, three selections, - [What is a Timecast Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/timecast/): A timecast bet is another double bet on football games that continues to gain traction as players look for new and varied ways to wager on games. There are two elements to the bet, the first is a goal scorer, and the second is a time, with three different ways in which you can bet - [What is a Super Heinz Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/super-heinz/): There are many multiple bets with names associated with them that have been placed by punters for years. One of those is the super Heinz bet, which is a big multiple bet that covers you across seven different selections. Don’t confuse this with the Heinz bet, which is for six selections, one less than this, - [What is a Shot on Target?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/shot-on-target/): A shot on target is an intentional shot that results in a goal or would have gone into the net but was stopped by the last defender or the goalkeeper. Shots that hit the crossbar or the post are not shots on target. Shots that are blocked by a defender who is not the last - [What Is A Settled Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/settled-bet/): A settled bet means that the sportsbook you have placed a wager with has determined the outcome of the bet, whether it's a loser or winner. If the sportsbook settles your bet as a winner, you’ll be able to claim your winnings. On the other hand, if the bookie settles it as a loser, you - [What is a Palpable Error?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/palpable-error/): If you see something that appears to be too good to be true, then the chances are it is. This is what is known as a palpable error in the world of betting, or in simple terms, an obvious mistake made by the bookmaker. This is usually based around odds, so you will see something - [What is a Lay Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/lay-bet/): The betting industry has dramatically changed over the years, with easier accessibility being a big part and what you can actually do also being another. In terms of how we bet, we have seen a big shift, and a lay bet is the perfect example of this. With a lay bet, the roles are reversed, - [What is a Heinz Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/heinz/): There are many different multiple bets that you can place, all with a name associated with them, making the bets easy to remember and wager on. A Heinz bet is one of those, this is a multiple wager that has a total of 57 bets inside it and is a bet that has a total - [What Is A Handicap Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/handicap-bet/): Handicap betting is one of the most popular ways in which punters can boost the odds of their bet when backing a favourite. There is a completely different side to betting on handicaps as well as this, which is where you bet on a team with a head start in the hope that they don’t - [What is a Goliath Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/goliath/): A Goliath bet is a multiple that can be used across any sport, and as the name suggests, it is a huge bet with many different wagers inside of it. There are a total of 247 bets inside a goliath, which are placed across eight selections in total. Rather than placing individual doubles, trebles, four - [What Is A Forecast And Reverse Forecast Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/forecast-and-reverse-forecast/): Predominantly used in sports where there is a race that produces a finishing order, a forecast is a way in which you can go further with your predictions in order to add bigger odds to the bet you place. When you place a forecast, you don’t just need to select the winner correctly, but you - [What is a Dead Heat?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/dead-heat/): A dead heat will be something you will have heard of while betting on sports. The most common place to hear this is in horse racing and greyhound racing, where there is no winner because the participants cannot be separated at the winning line. In terms of watching the race, dead heats are great because - [What is a Conditional Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/conditional-bet/): While internet betting has allowed many things to grow and prosper, one element of betting that has struggled because of this is conditional bets. These aren’t actively available with your online bookmaker, they will take them, but more often than not, you will find yourself having to email them or ring up and place the - [What is a Clean Sheet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/clean-sheet/): In football, a clean sheet is when a team prevents its competitor from scoring. If neither team scores, then the game ends 0-0 with two clean sheets. The Origin of the Clean Sheet Many sports enthusiasts and bettors believe the origin of the phrase “clean sheet” was established in the 1930s. During this period, the - [What is a Canadian / Super Yankee Bet?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/canadian/): Also referred to as a Super Yankee wager, a Canadian features five selections in separate events: one five-fold, five four-folds, ten doubles and ten trebles. In a Canadian, at least two selections must be successful to get any return. When you place a Canadian wager, you bet the same stake per bet, which means you - [What is a Betting Concession? How Are They Different To Offers?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/concession/): While everyone talks about betting offers and bookmaker offers, this is only part of the research you need to do when choosing where to bet. Alongside this, another aspect of the service you need to look out for is what concessions the bookmaker has available. There isn’t much difference between a concession and an offer, - [What Does Voided or Void Mean In Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/voided/): When you’ve been placing your bets over the years, you will no doubt have come across a selection you’ve placed which says 'void' or ‘voided’ at the side of it. Essentially, this is a selection that has been marked as a non-runner and does not take part in your bet. There are multiple reasons why - [What Does Starting Price (SP) Mean in Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/starting-price/): If you bet on horse racing or greyhound racing, then you will be familiar with the term SP. To begin with, SP stand for ‘Starting Price’. This is the price that is returned, the final price before the race starts, and the name comes from it being the price at the start of the race. - [What Does Pulled Up Mean in Horse Racing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/pulled-up/): Pulled up denotes that the horse and rider have stopped the horse during a race. Jockeys can pull up their horses to remove them from the races where they are far behind the pack or where there might be a risk to the horse. Pulled up is different from a horse getting to a fence - [What Does Parlay Mean In Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/parlay/): The term parlay is something you may have heard of before, but the chances of that really depend on where you are in the world and if you are familiar with terms from other countries. This term comes from American betting terminology, and a parlay is a type of bet. For those in Europe, a - [What Does Over / Under 2.5 Goals Mean?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/over-under-2-5-goals/): Many new sports betting opportunities have grown over the past decade, and betting on goals is one of them. This is done on lines, with 2.5 a typical example of a football betting line for this type of wagering. When you are betting on the over, you are betting on more goals scored than what - [What Does Odds On Mean In Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/odds-on/): The term ‘odds on’ is one that regular punters become familiar with very quickly. Indeed, it even has usage outside the arena of betting, as somebody in a casual conversation often utters the term to emphasise how a particular event is almost certain to happen. This shows the broader cultural impact that betting continues to - [What Does Money Line Mean In Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/money-line/): Depending on the sports you bet on, how you bet and what kind of articles you read, to understand terms and phrases, you will either be very familiar with the term money line or not at all. The phrase is an American gambling term to describe the most commonly used betting line in America and - [What Does Brought Down Mean in Horse Racing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/brought-down/): Brought down is a term used to describe a horse that falls due to another horse interfering with it instead of falling independently. A horse is usually brought down by another horse falling, mostly in jumps racing. Brought Down Explained One of the most annoying things for racing fans and bettors is when their horse - [What Does 1X2 Mean in Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/1x2/): The 1x2 term in betting may not be one you are too familiar with, as, with each passing year, the phrase becomes older and used less by both bookmakers and punters. However, the 1x2 betting market is likely to be something that everyone has used in the past, it is a simple market, one of - [What Are True Odds?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/true-odds/): When you are diving deep into your betting, finding small margins in your favour is what will ultimately make you a success. To do that, understanding the odds on offer and how they match compared to the probability of something happening, in your opinion, are key. True odds are something that can help you do - [What are Rule 4 Deductions?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/rule-4/): If you bet on horse racing or greyhound racing, then you will more than likely have seen rule 4 deductions mentioned in the past. This is when an amount of winnings are deducted from the return you have on a winning bet to compensate for the fact that there was a late non-runner in the - [What Are Related Contingencies in Betting?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/related-contingencies/): One of the most important aspects of finding value and understanding the bets you place is knowing how bookmakers work and where they lower the odds for your bets. The biggest way they do this is with something called related contingency. In short, related contingency is where one element of your bet affects the others - [What Are Odds Boosts? Are They Worth It?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/odds-boosts/): When looking around at various bookmakers, you will see that many have odds boosts available to you. These could be called different things, from odds boosts to price boosts, price rush, price promise, and other things. Basically, though, they all offer you the same, an enhanced price on a selection to win. For example, the - [What Are Net Deposits?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/net-deposits/): Total Deposits – Total Withdrawals = Net deposits. Net Deposits Explained in Detail The difference between the deposits and withdrawals you have made for a given payment method like a debit card is the net deposit. To find the net deposit figure, you just need to find the difference between the total deposit figure and - [What Are Handicaps In Racing?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/handicaps-in-racing/): There are many different types of horse races that take place in the UK, but the most common of those is a handicap race. This is considered to be a standard race, where runners take each other on and carry weight based on their ability. If you want to make a success of your horse - [What are Reality Checks from Betting sites?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/reality-checks/): While gambling, you may have heard of the term reality checks. If you’ve been on a site, you may have seen these or given the option to add them to your account. But what are reality checks? They are one of many measures added by the UK Gambling Commission in a bid to prevent problem - [What are Enhanced Odds](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/enhanced-odds/): Enhanced odds are when your bookmaker artificially enhances a particular team or selection to win a game. These are always done to catch the eye and stand out, so more often than not, the enhanced odds you see will be very good offers. The biggest enhanced odds offers will usually be reserved for new customers, - [What is a Combination Tricast?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/combination-tricast/): Tricast betting is popular with those who are looking to bet with the hope of landing a big win. It’s certainly not easy, though, as you need to predict the first, second and third in a contest. Usually available on greyhound racing, selected horse races and a small number of other events, with a tricast - [What is a Gambling License?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/gambling-license/): When you are gambling online, the enjoyment will only really come when you feel full safe and secure and able to relax and enjoy things. The best way to do this is to trust the various gambling authorities around the world, in particular, the one that covers where you live. For those in the UK, - [What are Implied Odds?](https://www.freebetoffers.org.uk/dictionary/what-are-implied-odds/): Knowing and understanding the odds and how they work is vital when you try and take your betting to the next level. You need to spot value and where bookmakers have made an error with the odds. 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