Royal Ascot betting is tremendous fun. One way to make it even more enjoyable is to take advantage of the many promotions created by sportsbooks around the meeting, especially Royal Ascot free bets. There are always numerous Royal Ascot betting offers to be found if you look hard enough – and we’ve done the hard work for you below.
Royal Ascot is one of the biggest horse racing festivals in the world. Only the Cheltenham Festival generates a higher level of interest among bettors, and the level of Royal Ascot betting is always incredibly high. As a result, the competition among bookmakers for new customers is particularly intense in the countdown to the meeting. Each year, leading sportsbooks compete with their Royal Ascot betting promotions to attract that new custom with free bets and other bonuses.
As we prepare for the 2021 meeting, the Royal Ascot betting offers for new customers include the following:
Bet365: Get up to £100 in bet credits. Open a new account and deposit at least £5 and up to £100. When you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled, Bet365 will match that amount.
Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.
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BetVictor: Open an account and place a £10 bet at odds of evens of better, and you’ll receive three £10 bets to use on horse racing – plus a casino bonus.
18+ New Customers only. Deposit, opt in and place a £10 qualifying bet on Horse Racing at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 3x £10 Horse Racing Free Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00 or greater. Plus, a £10 Game Show Bonus, selected games, wager 40x to withdraw a max of £250. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs Apply, see below. Please Gamble Responsibly.
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Paddy Power: Start your new account with a risk-free first bet of up to £20. If your selection loses, you get your stake back in cash.
Risk Free 20: New customers only, limited to one per person. If you've previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Cards or PayPal will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. paddy's Rewards Club: get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply.
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Betfred: Open an account and place a sports bet of at least £10 at odds of evens or better, and you’ll get £30 in three bets, plus 60 free casino spins.
18+ New UK & NI customers only. promo code ‘SPORTS60’. Deposit & place first sports bet of £10 in one bet transaction, at odds of Evens (2.0) . settled within 60 days. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Max 60 Free Spins on Justice League Comics. 7-day expiry.Full T&Cs apply.
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Unibet: Boost your horse racing odds up to three times a day each day with Uniboost.
18+ www.begambleaware.org, eligible accounts receive three Uniboost tokens daily (00:00-23:59), No token 'roll over' expire at midnight, applies to win bets and win part of EW bets only, only available on racing single bets, Non-runner or voided bet returns Uniboost token, not valid on Futures or Specials. Further T&Cs Apply.
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William Hill: Open a new account, bet at least £10 on your first bet and receive two free £15 bets in return.
New online customers only, min £10 stake, win only, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 3x £10, 30 day expiry, free bet/payment method/player/country restrictions apply. Full Terms apply.
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Coral: Make an initial bet of £5 to receive four £5 free bets.
18+ Eligible UK&IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cashout, restrictions and T&Cs apply
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Ladbrokes: Place an initial wager of £5 to receive four £5 free bets.
18+ New UK+IRE customers. PayPal and certain deposit types and bet types excluded. Min £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4 x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days on sports, stake not returned, restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.
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888sport: Place your first bet of at least £10 and you will receive £30 in free bets plus a £10 casino bonus.
New customers only – A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 placed on the first race - Minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5). Minimum deposit of £10 using deposit code RACE35 - Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days - Free bet stakes not included in returns - Deposit balance is available for withdrawal at any time. General deposit method & withdrawal restrictions apply & full T&C’s apply
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Betfair: Get up to £100 in free bets. Place 5 x £10 bets to get a £20 free bet. Repeat 5 times to get £100 in free bets.
New customer offer. Place 5 x £10 or more bets to receive £20 in free bets. Repeat up to 5 times to receive maximum £100 bonus. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). Exchange bets excluded. T&Cs apply.
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Betway: Open a new account, then make your first bet of £10 and you’ll get £10 in free bets.
New UK & Ireland customers only. £10. First deposit matched up to £30. 1x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Credit Card, Debit Card & PayPal deposits only. Full Terms apply.
Full T&C's applyIt’s worth remembering that there are always terms and conditions applied to any promotion such as Royal Ascot betting offers. It’s definitely worth checking the T&Cs carefully to be sure you know what you are getting. For instance, some free bet offers need to be activated and used within seven days – which makes the days before the meeting a perfect time to use your new account for a Royal Ascot bet.
Existing customers will also be targeted by sportsbooks as the meeting draws close. Keep an eye out for Royal Ascot betting offers such as enhanced prices on a particular horse, or extra places for each-way betting in big-field handicap.
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As you can see, there are various ways in which Royal Ascot free bets work. It’s worth checking out the differences between them all so that you can decide which ones suit your style of betting best. Let’s check out the different types of Royal Ascot betting promotions.
This is an ever-popular and easy-to-understand way of giving new customers Royal Ascot free bets. As soon as you sign up with your chosen bookmaker and place your first wager, you receive free bets in your account. A good example of this is BetVictor’s current offer of £30 in free bets when you stake £10.
This is the unicorn of Royal Ascot betting offers. Not many bookmakers offer this type of promotion, so grab it if you can. Occasionally, sportsbooks will allow you to have a free bet after you open an account with them without you having to place any funds in it first.
This is a way of boosting your betting bank from the moment you place your first Royal Ascot bet. It’s ideal for a five-day festival of racing. With this offer, when you place a certain amount in your account, the bookmaker will match it in free bets.
When you open a new betting account with some bookmakers, they will match your initial deposit – up to a stated limit – with free bets. So if you place £30 in your new account, you will receive another £30 in the form of Royal Ascot free bets.
One of the most popular Royal Ascot betting promotions, this effectively gives you a no-lose first bet. Open your account, place your wager and if it loses you get your money back. Paddy Power is particularly fond of offering this promotion on a regular basis, up to a maximum of £20.
This is evidence that not all Royal Ascot betting promotions are aimed at new customers and a great way for existing customers to boost their betting power. Under this offer, when you add a certain amount to your account, the bookmaker will enhance it by a certain amount, sometimes 100%.
Keep your eyes peeled for bonus codes, which are a simple, no-fuss way of signing up for Royal Ascot betting offers. At some point in your sign-up process, you may have the opportunity to enter a bonus code. If you do, you will be extra certain that you will get the right sign-up offer in return.
The first step is to be sure you have chosen one of the Royal Ascot betting offers that’s right for you and the way you want to bet. Then it’s time to sign up with the bookmaker in question. With most modern sportsbooks, this is extremely straightforward, although you do have to input quite a lot of detail. You’ll need your name, address, date of birth (to prove your age) and bank information. Don’t worry, all respected and trustworthy sportsbooks keep your data very secure.
It will be during this sign-up process that you can input any bonus code you have found. Once you get official notification that you have been accepted as a customer, your Royal Ascot free bet should be credited – unless it is triggered by your first bet. Stay alert and make sure you claim your sign-up bonus. If nothing happens, contact your bookmaker’s online helpdesk to chase it down.
As you can see, there is a broad choice available to you when you are looking for the best Royal Ascot betting promotions. Remember, there is nothing to stop you signing up as a new customer with a variety of bookmakers – the first day of a meeting like Royal Ascot is ideal for this purpose.
On each occasion, though, make sure you check the terms and conditions of the sign-up promotion carefully. For instance, occasionally you will need to play your deposit several times over before your free bet is activated.
Make sure your Royal Ascot betting offers suit the way you like to gamble. If you’re an occasional bettor, a big batch of free bets may not be ideal for you. Likewise, if you like staking £5 or £10 on a race, a sign-up offer triggered by a £30 initial bet may not be ideal for you.
How to bet on Royal Ascot?
When you want to place a Royal Ascot bet, it’s almost certain any bookmaker in the world will be happy to offer you odds. You will be welcome in a betting shop on your local high street or shopping centre, but you can also wager from the comfort of your own home on an online platform.
How to place a bet at Royal Ascot?
The simplest way is through your desktop, tablet or mobile. Most sportsbooks will make it easy for you to find Royal Ascot, given the popularity of the meeting. Check out the odds on your selection, decide on your stake and you’ll be able to place your Royal Ascot bet with ease.
Can you bet with bitcoin at Royal Ascot?
Yes, you can. There are certain online bookmakers that operate exclusively in crypto-currency if that’s how you want to place your Royal Ascot bet. Alternatively, mainstream bookmakers such as 888sport also have a bitcoin capability (through Skrill). Check out the terms and conditions carefully if this is how you prefer to wager.
Best type of bet at Royal Ascot?
There are many types of Royal Ascot bet; which is best will depend on how you want to wager. You may want a simple win bet on one horse in a particular race; you may want to combine two or three in a multiple bet; or you may fancy your chances of picking several winners in a life-changing accumulator.
While we always attempt to provide the most up-to-date and correct free bet offers from the bookmakers listed on horseracing.co.uk, from time to time the bookmakers may change their offers and there may be a gap between these changes being updated across our site.
We would like to advise all our readers that it is their responsibility to check the free bet on offer by any bookmaker on the relevant home page or promotions section of the bookmaker site or app.
The free bets offered on this site are only a guide and when you click through from horseracing.co.uk, they will bring you to the relevant bookmaker site or landing page. Please make sure that you check the free bet and/or offer thoroughly before opening an account.
