BOYLE Sports are offering new customers £40 in free bets for the Grand National this weekend, one of the better-value welcome offers available today. They’re paying 6 places each-way on the race itself and have Money Back running as a free bet if your selection finishes second to the SP favourite. The race goes to post at 4 pm tomorrow at Aintree.

BOYLE Sports Grand National sign up offer: Get £40 in free bets

Place a £10 bet at minimum odds of evens and BOYLE Sports credit you with £40 in free bets once your qualifying bet settles. You have 30 days to place the qualifying bet and free bets expire after 7 days.

To claim the BOYLE Sports sign up offer:

1. Sign up via the “Claim offer” button at the top of the page.
2. Deposit a minimum of £10.
3. Place a £10 bet at minimum odds of evens on any market.
4. Receive £40 in free bets on first settlement of your qualifying bet.

Cash Out bets and bets placed with existing free bets don’t count. One offer per customer, household and IP address. This Grand National betting offer is not available to customers in Northern Ireland.

BOYLE Sports Grand National odds, specials and analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

BOYLE Sports have one of the most extensive specials markets for the National, going well beyond the standard win and each-way. Their Aintree Grand National 2026 Specials section covers several angles worth considering.

• JP McManus to own 1st, 2nd & 3rd: 20/1. Given McManus has Johnnywho, Iroko, Oscars Brother and others in the field, and given Mullins sent the first three home last year, with McManus horses prominent. This is a long shot but not an absurd one at the price.
• Willie Mullins to train 1st, 2nd & 3rd: 28/1. He did exactly this last year. The stable runs seven horses in Saturday’s race. The price reflects how unlikely a clean sweep is, but it happened 12 months ago.
• Number of finishers markets give another angle on the race. 16, 17 or 18 finishers is 9/4, the most likely bracket historically. 19, 20 or 21 finishers is 3/1, and 13, 14 or 15 finishers is 10/3. In a 34-runner field over 30 fences, roughly half the field typically finishes. These markets are worth considering as standalone specials or as part of a combination.
• Top Willie Mullins Trained Runner is its own market. This is useful if you want Mullins’ yard to perform without committing to which specific horse. I Am Maximus heads it at 13/8, Grangeclare West is 2/1, Captain Cody 4/1, Quai De Bourbon 6/1 and Champ Kiely 7/1.

BOYLE Sports’ own blog piece by Dylan McHugh, published this week, flags a stat worth taking seriously: horses aged under ten have won the last ten Grand Nationals, a run that coincides with safety modifications made to the race’s fences and conditions. That cuts a number of older horses from the field and narrows the focus to the 8- and 9-year-olds.

I Am Maximus is 10, which gives some pause. Panic Attack is also 10. Johnnywho (8) and Oscars Brother (8) fit the age profile better.

Jollies v Rags is one of BOYLE Sports‘ more distinctive markets for Saturday’s 17:15 bumper today. The named selections, Harry Lowes, Sherminator, Pourquoi Pas Papa, Rubber Ball, are priced at 8/11, with the field (‘Rags’) at 10/11. Today’s price boosts also have Sherminator and Harry Lowes individually boosted to 4/1 (from 7/2 and 10/3 respectively) for the 17:15.

Saturday’s card also features today’s 12:45 Maghull Novices’ Chase, with Salvator Mundi at 4/5 and Mighty Bandit at 9/2, paying 3 places EW at 1/5 odds.

BOYLE Sports Grand National offers for existing customers

Money Back as a free bet if 2nd to SP Favourite runs across selected meetings at Aintree. Place a win or win part of an each-way outright single, and if your selection finishes second to the starting price favourite, your stake is returned as a free bet up to £10.

Minimum 5 runners must start. It applies to first-past-the-post results only. Unnamed second favourites don’t qualify, and free/void/antepost bets are excluded. One bet per race.

In a race with 34 runners where favourites finishing second is a realistic outcome, this is a practical safety net. Back a runner at double-figure odds each-way and the Money Back offer adds a layer of protection on top.

• Extra places: 6 instead of 4 on the Grand National. 1/5 odds, places 1 through 6, where there are 20 or more runners. With 34 confirmed, this applies in full. BOG does not apply to extra-place races.
• Best Odds Guaranteed covers all UK and Irish horse racing across the meeting. Take an early price and if SP is bigger, BOYLE Sports pay the higher odds.

BetMGM are offering new UK customers a matched £10 free bet this weekend. It’s straightforward to claim, and with a range of Grand National betting markets available, including some of the more distinctive specials in the market. The race goes to post at 4 pm tomorrow at Aintree.

BetMGM Grand National sign up offer: Get £10 in free bets

Place a £10 sports bet and BetMGM match it with a £10 free bet. The qualifying bet can go on any sports market at minimum odds. It just can’t be on virtual sports, esports or non-UK/Irish horse racing.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Claim offer” button above.
2. Deposit £10 or more within 7 days of registering.
3. Place a sports bet of £10 or more at minimum odds.
4. Receive a £10 free bet valid for 7 days.

Clean and uncomplicated. Today’s Ladies’ Day card at Aintree qualifies as a UK horse racing market, so if you want to use the qualifying bet on this afternoon’s racing that works. Just make sure the bet is settled before you want to use the free bet.

New customers: Deposit £10+ within 7 days and place a sports bet. Get £10 Free Bet. Valid 7 days. Min odds apply. Excludes virtual sports, esports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 18+. T&Cs apply.

BetMGM Grand National odds, specials and analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

BetMGM’s Grand National markets go beyond the standard win and each-way. Their specials for Saturday include some nice angles for punters who want to bet around the race rather than just on the winner.

• First four trained in Ireland: 7/2. Given Willie Mullins has four of the first five in the market and Irish trainers dominate the top of the weights, this is a notable price. Mullins sent out the first three last year and five of the first seven home. An Irish-trained winner is 8/13.
• Winner trained in the UK: 6/5. That implies a roughly 45% chance of a British winner, generous given the current market distribution. With Panic Attack (Dan Skelton) as the joint favourite at 7/1 alongside I Am Maximus, there’s a case for the UK price.
• Winner owned by JP McManus: 2/1. McManus has Johnnywho, Iroko, Oscars Brother and others in the field. With multiple runners and significant market support across the group, this is worth considering as a standalone bet.
• Winning distance markets give an alternative read on the race. Between 2.5 and 6 lengths is 13/8, under 2.5 lengths is 13/8, and over 6 lengths is 7/4. Recent Nationals have tended to feature competitive finishes, which tilts the argument toward the shorter-margin options.

BetMGM ambassador Megan Nicholls has published her Day 3 tips for the meeting. For the Grand National, she’s on I Am Maximus at 7/1 joint favourite. She points to Paul Townend choosing him over all other Mullins horses as significant in itself, and notes his Christmas run was a prep for this. Grangeclare West (17/2) is her each-way selection, arguing his Bobbyjo Chase win last time is directly relevant given the last two National winners both won that race beforehand.

For the supporting card, Megan tips Brave Fortune each-way at 13/2 in the 14:30 Handicap Chase. Only a couple of starts for Joseph O’Brien but coming to the boil at the right time and well-handicapped, and Impose Toi win in the 15:05 Liverpool Hurdle at 13/2.

Her read on Impose Toi is that his Stayers’ Hurdle run at Cheltenham wasn’t his true form, he loves Aintree, and the race is wide open enough for him to land it if he shows up in the same form as earlier in the season. Scorpio Rising is her win selection in an earlier race on the card.

BetMGM Grand National offers for existing customers

There aren’t too many offers for existing customers, except for Golden Silks, a daily 10% Profit Boost on Horse Racing. Opt in and get up to 7 profit boosts at 10% on any horse racing bet, running every day. Maximum stake £20 per boost, maximum £1k win per boost.

With a full Saturday card at Aintree including the National, this is worth activating before you place your bets tomorrow morning. The boost applies on top of your returns, so a £20 each-way bet at 14/1 with a 10% profit boost gives you a meaningfully bigger return if your selection places.

Given BetMGM also offer Forecast, Reverse Forecast, Tricast and Superfecta markets on the National, the profit boost works across more bet types than just a standard win single. A Reverse Forecast on the top two in the market, I Am Maximus and Panic Attack in either order, at 10% boosted returns is a practical use of the offer for Saturday.

Virgin Bet are offering new customers £30 in free bets this weekend, with the Grand National going to post at 4 pm tomorrow. They’re paying 6 places each-way on the race, up from the standard 4, and Best Odds Guaranteed applies from 10 am on Saturday. If you want to watch while you bet, their live streaming covers all meetings.

Virgin Bet Grand National sign up offer: Get £30 in free bets

To get the Virgin Bet sign up offer, place a £10 bet on any sports market at minimum odds of 1.5, and Virgin will credit your account with £30 in free bets, split as £20 for sports and a £10 Bet Builder, valid for 7 days.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Claim offer” button above.
2. Deposit using an eligible payment method.
3. Place a £10+ bet on sports (excluding Virtuals) at minimum odds of 1.5, settled within 14 days.
4. Free bets are credited and valid for 7 days. Accept them within 7 days.

Note: any new accounts registered or bets settled on 11 April 2026 between 00:00 and 17:00 are not eligible for this welcome offer. If you’re planning to use Saturday’s Grand National as your qualifying bet, the timing won’t work. Sign up today and get your qualifying bet on before midnight tonight.

Virgin Bet Grand National odds and analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

The market has moved considerably since Nick Rockett was withdrawn yesterday. I Am Maximus and Panic Attack are now joint favourites at 7/1, a notable development given Panic Attack was 12/1 at the start of the week. Willie Mullins’ horse carries top weight off 168 with Paul Townend riding, and his 2024 win and last year’s runner-up effort under that weight make him hard to oppose on course and distance form alone.

Panic Attack’s rise to co-favourite reflects genuine market confidence. Dan Skelton has had a superb season with her and the yard rarely goes to big handicaps without a plan. At 10 years old, she’s no longer young, but her form figures this campaign, 2-1-1-1-3, tells its own story.

Virgin Bet singles out Monty’s Star as the nap selection for the day. The argument is compelling: an abundance of Grade 1 assignments have left him with vastly more place prize money than win prize money, but this new trip can reveal him in a new light, just as it did for Minella Times in 2021 for the same yard.

At 14/1 he represents genuine each-way value with 6 places being paid. Gerri Colombe and Favori De Champdou are identified as serious each-way appeals for Gordon Elliott, while Johnnywho is flagged as potentially the best of the British-trained runners.

Today’s Saturday card preview is already worth noting ahead of tomorrow. The 14:30 Handicap Chase (3m 209y, 15 runners, Good to Soft) has Mr Hope Street at 9/4 for Harry Skelton and Deep Cave at 5/1. Virgin Bet are paying 5 places instead of 4 on that race.

The 15:30 Grade 1 Chase (7 runners) has Heart Wood at 11/8, with Gidleigh Park and Grey Dawning at 4/1. The 17:00 Grade 2 bumper has Bass Hunter at 2/1 for Chris Gordon, with 4 places instead of 3.

Virgin Bet Grand National offers for existing customers

• 6 places instead of 4 on the Grand National is Virgin Bet’s headline extra place offer for Saturday: 1/5 odds on places 1-6, applicable when there are 20 or more runners. With 34 confirmed in the field, that’s guaranteed. Best Odds Guaranteed applies from 10 am on Saturday. The 14:30 today also carries 5 places instead of 4 for each-way bets.
• Live streaming covers all UK and Irish racing across the festival, plus US, French and South African meetings. No stake restrictions. A funded account is all you need to watch. The Grand National is on ITV1 as well, but having it in the app alongside your bet is useful for in-running markets.
• Best Odds Guaranteed applies from 10 am on race day across all UK and Irish racing. Take an early price on any Aintree runner and if the SP is bigger when the race starts, Virgin Bet pay the higher odds automatically.

Tote are offering new customers £20 in free bets this weekend, and unlike most bookmakers, they bring something genuinely different to the table. As the home of pool betting since 1928, every penny you put into the pools goes back into the prize fund. No fixed-odds margins, no bookmaker edge baked into the price. If you fancy a different way into the Grand National, Tote is worth having on your radar.

Tote Grand National sign up offer: Bet £5 get £20 in free bets

To get the Tote sign up offer, place a £5 qualifying bet and Tote credit your account with £20 split across two types: £10 in Tote Credit, redeemable on any UK or Irish racing pool bet, and £10 as a Free Sports Bet. Both land within 48 hours of your qualifying bet settling.

To claim:

1. Register at Tote.co.uk between 9 and 12 April 2026 using the “Claim offer” button at the top of the page.
2. Deposit and place your first racing pool or sports bet of £5 or more at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater.
3. Once your qualifying bet settles, £10 Tote Credit and £10 Free Sports Bet are credited within 48 hours.

A few things worth noting from the T&Cs: the qualifying bet is the first bet added to your betslip. Win and place are counted as two separate bets, so a £5 win-only bet qualifies more cleanly than a £5 each-way. Voided and non-runner bets don’t qualify; the subsequent bet will count instead. The free bets expire after 7 days.

Qualifying bet types include Toteplacepot, Totewin, Toteplace, Exacta, Trifecta, Swinger, Jackpot, Quadpot, Scoop6 and sportsbook bets at odds of 1/1 or greater. Virtual or games bets don’t count.

Tote Grand National betting: pools, picks and today’s card

Tote’s core product is pool betting. You’re not betting against a fixed-odds bookmaker, you’re betting into a shared pool with other punters, and the returns depend on how much is in the pot and how many winners there are. That means occasional big dividends, especially in competitive handicaps where the favourite doesn’t oblige.

For the Grand National itself on Saturday, the Placepot pool is expected to be one of the biggest of the year. Today’s Friday Placepot at Aintree already has a pool of £400,000, with £94k in punter units with Tote topping up the remainder to guarantee the figure.

Saturday’s pool is estimated at £500,000. The Placepot requires you to pick a placed horse in each of the first six races on the card. Get all six right, and you share the pool. From as little as 10p per line, you can cover multiple combinations without a large outlay.

Today’s Placepot runs across six legs:

• 14:45
• 15:20
• 15:55
• 16:30
• 17:05
• 17:40

The 14:45 opens with Indeevar Bleu at 4/1 (4.75) as the Exotic Pool Pick for first, with Joyeuse at 13/2 (7.70) and Wellington Arch at 8.00 behind in the market.

Indeevar Bleu underwent wind surgery in the interim since his December win and remains progressive, particularly unexposed at the trip, a horse rated as an ideal type for the assignment. Tote’s Quadpot (covering legs 3–6) has a £4k pool today, and the Jackpot, picking all six winners is £20k.

Beyond pool bets, Tote offers win/place fixed-odds on all races, exacta, trifecta, and swinger markets, giving you flexibility to use your free bets in the format that suits your approach to the card.

Tote Grand National offers for existing customers

Aintree Money Back – 2nd & 3rd is running on two feature races every day of the festival through to Saturday. Opt in, place a cash win or each-way bet on either selected race, and if your horse finishes second or third, you get up to £10 back in Tote Credit. Applies to the first cash win or win part of each-way bet per race. Minimum 5 runners must start.

Today’s Money Back races are the 14:45 and 15:20 at Aintree, flagged on the site with the orange Money Back badge. Opt in before placing your bet.

Placepot pools are the main event for existing customers across the weekend. Friday’s pool is estimated at £500k and Saturday’s Grand National day pool matches it.

Even a small stake across multiple Placepot lines gives you exposure to a very large prize fund. With a competitive card and genuine uncertainty over the National result, Saturday’s Placepot is one of the most interesting bets of the year, regardless of what else you’re doing.

Paddy Power are offering new customers £50 in Bet Builder free bets this weekend, the best value of any major UK bookmaker right now. With Ladies’ Day at Aintree underway and the Grand National itself 24 hours away, there’s still a full card of racing to get stuck into before Saturday’s main event at 4 pm.

Paddy Power Grand National sign up offer: Get £50 in Bet Builder bets

As part of the Paddy Power sign up offer, place a £10 bet on football at minimum odds of 1/2 and Paddy Power credit your account with £50 in Bet Builder bets. Those tokens are valid for 90 days, and work on any Bet Builder market, including horse racing. The qualifying bet needs to be on football, but with Premier League and European fixtures running alongside the festival that’s straightforward enough.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Get £50 in free bets” link on our page using the promo code.
2. Deposit a minimum of £10 via Pay by Bank, debit card or Apple Pay.
3. Place a £10 Sports (Fixed Odds) bet on any football market at minimum odds of 1.5 (1/2).
4. Once your qualifying bet settles, £50 in Bet Builder bets is credited to your account.

The free bets will appear in the ‘My Free Bets’ tab at the top of this horse racing betting site. You can use part of your free bets and save the remainder, as long as you use them before the 90-day expiry. Stakes are not returned with winnings if your free bet wins.

Paddy Power Grand National odds and analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

The market has sharpened considerably since Nick Rockett was pulled out yesterday morning, a significant change given he was last year’s winner. That’s left I Am Maximus as the clear favourite at 6/1, with the 2024 winner and last year’s runner-up now without a major rival at the top of the Mullins team sheet. Paul Townend rides and the yard’s record in this race needs no introduction.

Panic Attack has shortened to 8/1 in the wake of Rockett’s absence and is attracting serious money. Grangeclare West and Jagwar are both 9/1, with Iroko at 11/1 and Johnnywho at 12/1 rounding out the principal market. Haiti Couleurs is 14/1, bidding to become the first Welsh-trained National winner since 1905, while the next group is made up of:

• Monty’s Star (14/1)
• Oscars Brother (14/1)
• Captain Cody (16/1)

Paddy Power’s Timeform verdict on the race singles out Johnnywho as their headline selection, noting Willie Mullins’ unprecedented 1-2-3 last year and the possibility JP McManus could dominate again given his strength in depth. Gerri Colombe (20/1) gets a mention as a Gordon Elliott runner with genuine claims, and Perceval Legallois (20/1) is interesting for Gavin Cromwell who excels at peaking horses for the spring festivals.

Today’s Power Prices for Friday’s Ladies’ Day card are worth noting if you’re getting an account before Saturday. Salver (14:20) and Sober Glory (14:55) both to win is boosted to 15/2 (was 7/1), and Sober Glory combined with Heart Wood (15:30) both to win is 10/3 (was 3/1). Good each-way races to aim today’s free bet at before Saturday.

Paddy Power Grand National offers for existing customers

• A completely free bet for any Friday Aintree race is today’s standout promotion. Opt in online and Paddy Power give you a free bet worth between £1 and £50 for any race on today’s Ladies’ Day card. Online exclusive, one per customer, and it needs to be claimed before close of play today. Worth doing before the afternoon card gets going.
• Paddy Power Eliminator: £100,000 up for grabs across the three days at Aintree, free to play. Thursday’s jackpot was £25,000, Friday’s is £25,000, and Saturday’s Grand National day pot rises to £50,000. Pick the winner of all six selected races to scoop the jackpot. Only one entry per game; if multiple customers win, the pot splits equally. Void races reduce the total jackpot. It costs nothing to enter and the Saturday prize alone makes it worth a couple of minutes of your time.
• Extra Place races are flagged across Paddy Power’s Aintree coverage throughout the meeting. Paddy Power are paying 6 places each-way on the Grand National itself at 1/5 the odds, which matches the best available in the market. Non-Runner No Bet is also confirmed on the race. If your selection doesn’t make the final line-up, your stake is returned rather than lost.
• Best Odds Guaranteed covers all UK and Irish racing across the festival. Take an early price and if the SP is bigger on race day, Paddy Power pay the higher odds automatically.

The £40 offer described below is not available on Saturday 11th April 2026.
Ladbrokes is offering new customers £40 in free bets this weekend, and with Ladies’ Day at Aintree underway and the Grand National itself just 24 hours away, there’s still a full day of racing to use them on before Saturday’s main event.

Ladbrokes Grand National sign up offer: Get £40 in free bets

Place a £10 win or each-way bet at minimum odds of 1/2, and unlock 4 x £10 free bets, usable on any sport. With today’s Ladies’ Day card and the full Saturday programme still ahead, there’s plenty of time to get them working before the Grand National goes to post at 4 pm tomorrow.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Claim offer” button at the top of the page.
2. Make a first deposit of £10 or more using an eligible payment method.
3. Place a first win or each-way bet of £10 at minimum odds of 1/2 within 14 days of registering.
4. Once your qualifying bet settles, 4 x £10 free bet tokens are credited to your account.

Ladbrokes free bets are valid for 7 days. Cash Out is not available on the qualifying bet. Deposits via Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Prepaid Cards, Moneybookers, InstantBank or Skrill do not qualify.

Ladbrokes Grand National odds and analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

The field took a significant turn yesterday morning when Nick Rockett, the reigning champion, was withdrawn. That removes a major rival from the top of the market and strengthens the case for I Am Maximus, who goes to post at 7/1 as the clear favourite. The 2024 winner carried top weight into second place last year and has Paul Townend in the saddle. Mullins’ retained jockey doesn’t take many wrong turnings at this time of year.

Panic Attack is up to 8/1 following Rockett’s absence and is worth serious consideration. Dan Skelton’s mare has been exceptional all season and the yard’s record in big-field festival handicaps speaks for itself.

Ladbrokes’ own traders have tipped Oscars Brother as their win selection, an 8-year-old who has had a terrific season for Connor King, winning two Grade 2s before a fine fourth in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham. They argue he’s still improving and that JP McManus may have had this race in mind all along.

For each-way value, they point to Perceval Legallois, who was sent off 10/1 for last year’s National before falling at the ninth. An uninspiring season hasn’t deterred them. Gavin Cromwell has a habit of getting horses to peak for the spring festivals.

Ladbrokes has a strong betting markets offering for the race. Beyond the standard win and each-way, you can access forecast and tricast markets, winning distance, betting without the favourite, and a Race Bet Builder that lets you combine multiple selections within the same race.

The 12:45 Maghull Novices’ Chase today is a good warm-up. Salvator Mundi is 11/10 favourite with the Racing Post giving him a 5-star rating ahead of Mighty Bandit (9/2) and Kala Conti. The 17:00 bumper has Bass Hunter and Look Me as the leading fancies going into the weekend.

Ladbrokes Grand National offers for existing customers

• 5 places instead of 4 is Ladbrokes’ headline offer for the National itself, paying at 1/5 the odds. This applies where there are 16 or more runners, with 34 confirmed. If the field drops to 11–15, the terms revert to 1/4 odds on 4 places; below 11 runners, standard place terms apply. Rule 4 deductions may apply. The extra place is real value at a double-figure price, a horse at 20/1 finishing fifth still returns a profit on your place stake under these terms.
• Best Odds Guaranteed covers all races across the Aintree meeting. Take a price early on any runner and if the starting price is bigger when the race goes off, Ladbrokes automatically pay the higher odds. Particularly useful for the National given how much the market can move in the final 48 hours.
• £100k guaranteed Placepot is Ladbrokes’ standout pool bet offer for Saturday. The Placepot requires you to pick a placed horse in each of the first six races on the card. With a £100,000 guaranteed pool, it’s one of the most valuable Placepots of the year. Ladbrokes’ Placepot is available to join from 10p per line.
• Bet Builder is available on UK and Irish races with a maximum potential payout of £100k per customer per day. Combine selections within the same horse race, win, top finish, and winning distance to create your own price. Best Odds Guaranteed does not apply to Bet Builder bets.

The £40 Coral welcome offer described below is not available on 11th April 2026

Coral is offering £40 in free bets to new customers, and with day one of the Aintree Festival already underway, there’s plenty of time to sign up and bet racing to aim them at before the Grand National goes to post at 4 pm on Saturday.

Coral Grand National sign up offer: How to get £40 in free bets

Place a £10 bet on football at minimum odds of 1/2, and you unlock 4 x £10 free bets, usable on any sports market, including any race across the remainder of the festival. The qualifying bet has to be on football, but that’s easy enough to satisfy with the Premier League midweek fixtures running alongside the meeting.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Claim offer” button at the top of the page.
2. Make a first deposit of £10 or more using an eligible payment method.
3. Place a £10 bet on football at minimum odds of 1/2 within 14 days of registering.
4. Once your qualifying bet settles, 4 x £10 free bet tokens are credited to your account.

Coral free bets are valid for 7 days. Deposits via Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill or certain pre-payment cards do not qualify. Cash Out is not available on the qualifying bet.

Coral Grand National analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

The 34-runner field is confirmed for the £1 million world-famous race. I Am Maximus heads the market, with Paul Townend confirmed in the saddle. He handles Aintree better than anything in the race, but 168 in the weights is a serious ask even for a horse of his ability.

Grangeclare West and Jagwar are the next two in the market. Panic Attack has been one of the most consistent horses in training all season and Dan Skelton’s yard is hard to oppose in big-field handicaps at the festivals. Johnnywho is worth a long look at 14/1. His Cheltenham Ultima win came on his first start back from a wind operation, and that kind of comeback performance at Grade 1 level over an inadequate trip deserves respect.

Coral’s Racing Bet Builder is a useful tool for the National specifically. It lets you combine two or more selections from the same race, Win & Place, Race Winning Distance, Top Finish positions into a single bet with its own price. The 17:15 bumper today gives you a chance to try it ahead of Saturday: Princess Day heads the market at 5/2, with Ti’mamzel and Nan’s Choice at 4/1 and a range of Top 2 through Top 5 markets available at varied prices.

Coral Grand National offers for existing customers

• 2nd Paid as a Winner is one of this horse racing betting site‘s headline offers for the festival. Opt in, place a win or win part of an each-way single of minimum £1 (max stake £10), and if your selection finishes second beaten by a neck or less, you’re paid out as if it won, in cash, not free bets. Available on selected races throughout the meeting. One opt-in per calendar week from Monday 09:00.
• Rewards Shaker runs every day of the festival with a “Winner Guaranteed” mechanic. Available from 08:00 to 20:00 daily, it gives you a daily chance at free bets, cash, super booster tokens, Coral Coins, vouchers and enhanced markets. The Golden Shaker runs on selected days with bigger prizes. Max once daily.
• Racing Bet Builder is available on UK and Irish races with max potential winnings of £100k per customer per day. Best Odds Guaranteed does not apply to Bet Builder bets, so factor that in before building your National combination.
• Best Odds Guaranteed applies to all UK and Irish racing across the meeting. Take an early price and if the SP is bigger on race day, Coral pay the higher odds automatically.

Day one of the Aintree Festival is on, and Thursday’s card is stacked. Four Grade 1s today and the Foxhunters’ Chase over the National fences. Bet365 are offering £30 in free bets for new customers, and paying 6 places each-way.

Non-Runner No Bet is confirmed on the race, and there are several odds boosts running across today’s card.

Bet365 Grand National sign up offer: Get £30 in free bets

The Bet365 bonus code unlocks a straightforward welcome offer: Bet £10, Get £30 in free bets. Place a first bet of £10 or more at minimum odds of 1/5 (1.20), and once it settles, £30 in bet credits lands in your account.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Claim offer” link at the top of the page.
2. Deposit £10 or more using a debit card or other eligible payment method.
3. Place a £10+ bet at odds of 1/5 (1.20) or greater.
4. Once your qualifying bet settles, £30 in free bets will be credited to your account.

Free bets are valid for 7 days and can be used on any Grand National market, including the race itself on Saturday, or spread across Thursday and Friday’s supporting card.

Bet365 Grand National analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

The 34-runner field is set and the market has taken shape. I Am Maximus heads the betting at 7/1. The 2024 winner and last year’s runner-up carries top weight off 168 with Paul Townend confirmed in the saddle. He handles Aintree better than most things in the race, but that weight is a genuine question.

Grangeclare West (9/1) and Jagwar (10/1) are next. Panic Attack (12/1) has been one of the busiest and most consistent horses in training this season. Bet365 have boosted her to 10/1 today (was 17/2), and with a £10 stake returning £110, she’s clearly attracting attention. Dan Skelton’s yard is hard to oppose in big-field festival handicaps.

Johnnywho (14/1) won the Cheltenham Ultima on his first run back from a wind operation. Gerri Colombe (28/1) and Gorgeous Tom (25/1) are among the longer-priced runners with Top 6 Finish boosts available, reflecting the value in the each-way market with 6 places being paid.

Bet365’s own tipster Phill Anderson, who landed five each-way winners at double-figure prices across Cheltenham Festival week, is also covering today’s Aintree card. His selections include El Fabiolo at 5/1 in the 16:05 Aintree Hurdle, where he argues Willie Mullins’ horse retains plenty of ability having reverted to hurdles this season, and Gracchus De Balme at 20/1 in the 15:30 Foxhunters’, a horse who won the race last year and gets five places paid by bet365.

Bet365 Grand National offers for existing customers

Bet365 has four promotions running specifically for the National.

• Bet Builder Winnings Boost +25% is available on four races today: the 15:30, 16:05, 16:40, and 17:15 at Aintree. Build a bet with 3 or more legs at EVS or greater on any of those races, and a 25% boost is applied to your winnings.
• Bet boosts across today’s card include several offers around the 16:05 Aintree Hurdle. El Fabiolo Win and Each Way is boosted to 5/1 (was 9/2), with over 2,000 customers already on it. Alexei or Golden Ace to win is 11/2 (was 5/1). The New Lion to win combined with El Fabiolo Top 3 Finish is 5/1 (was 9/2), and Brighterdaysahead to win combined with Alexei Top 3 Finish is 8/1 (was 7/1).
• Grand National boosts already live for Saturday include Panic Attack Win and Each Way at 10/1 (was 17/2). Top 6 Finish boosts cover Gorgeous Tom at 15/4 (was 16/5), Jordans at 4/1 (was 7/2), and Gerri Colombe at 15/4 (was 16/5). Given the 6-place each-way terms on the National, the Top 6 Finish boosts sit neatly alongside what bet365 are already paying out on.
• Super Boost goes live at 9 am on Saturday on a selected National runner.

All four are accessible through the Promotions tab on this top horse racing betting site. Check Saturday morning before you commit to a price.

Grand National day is here and Betfair are giving away £5 in free bets for new customers who sign up and place their first £10 bet on the big race. They’re also paying six places instead of four for those placing an each-way bet on the National.

Betfair Grand National sign up offer: Bet £10 get £5 in free bets

New Betfair customers get £5 in free bets after placing a £10 qualifying bet on the Grand National. The free bet token can be used on a bet builder, accumulator or multiple. There’s plenty of sporting action to use that on this weekend, or in the following 30 days before the free bet expires.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Claim offer” link at the top of the page.
2. Deposit using a debit card, Apple Pay or Pay by Bank.
3. Place a £10 bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0) on any sportsbook market.
4. Once your bet settles, the £5 free bet token is credited to your account.

Free bets are valid for 30 days and can be used on any sport. The longer expiry gives you time to spread them beyond Aintree if you prefer.

Betfair Grand National analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

The confirmed field of 34 goes to post on Saturday with Willie Mullins chasing a third straight National. I Am Maximus heads the market as the 2024 winner and last year’s runner-up, and carries top weight off 168 with Paul Townend aboard. He’s proven he handles this course and trip better than almost anything in the race, but that weight is real.

Grangeclare West is the second favourite after a dominant campaign. Jagwar ran Johnnywho to a length in the Cheltenham Ultima and rates as solid each-way material at a double-figure price. Johnnywho himself is hard to oppose. His Ultima win came on his first start back from a wind operation, and first-time-out bounce-back form at that level doesn’t come around often.

Panic Attack at 12/1 is worth including. Dan Skelton’s mare has been excellent all season and the yard consistently delivers in big-field festival handicaps.

One thing worth noting for Betfair specifically: the exchange gives you the option to lay horses you think won’t win, which is a different angle to the standard fixed-odds market. In a 34-runner race with significant attrition, laying short-priced runners is a strategy some experienced punters use alongside their sportsbook bets.

Betfair are also running a UK Trainers Multi and an Aintree Multi on the site today. The UK Trainers Multi with Lulamba (1/2), Jango Baie (5/4), The New Lion (2/1) is available at 9/1. The Aintree Multi with Koktail Divin (11/4), Impaire Et Passe (10/3), Barton Snow (6/4) is at 35/1. Both are pre-built selections that this top horse racing betting site have flagged for Thursday’s card.

Betfair Grand National offers for existing customers

Bet £10 Get £10 on racing multiples runs on Betfair every day of Aintree. Opt in, place a £10 multiple bet at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater on UK and Irish racing at Aintree, and receive a £10 free bet on settlement. The offer runs in three separate windows, so you need to opt in fresh each day:

• 5 pm 8 April to 9 pm 9 April
• 5 pm 9 April to 9 pm 10 April
• 5 pm 10 April to 9 pm 11 April

Applies to straight multiples and bet builders only, not singles. Bets placed at SP don’t qualify.

• Non-Runner Money Back is confirmed on the Grand National. If your selection doesn’t make the final line-up, your stake is returned. Worth noting if you’re backing anything in the 20/1+ range where declaration uncertainty is a real consideration.
• Best Odds Guaranteed applies to all UK and Irish racing at Aintree. If your selection’s SP is bigger than your early price, you’re paid at the higher odds automatically.
• Paying 4 places instead of 3 is available on the 15:30 Aintree race today (the Foxhunters’ Chase), applying from 10 am, where there are a minimum of 11 runners.

The final day of the Aintree Festival is here and Sky Bet is offering new customers a £5 free bet deal to claim. The Randox Grand National goes to post at 4 pm on Saturday, and there’s plenty other sporting events to get stuck into over the course of the day. Sky Bet are paying 6 places each-way on the National itself and have Non-Runner No Bet confirmed on the race.

Sky Bet Grand National offer: How to claim a £5 free bet welcome offer

Sky Bet’s sign up offer has the lowest qualifying bar of any major UK bookmaker. Place a £10 bet on the Grand National and you get a £5 free bet. There’s no catch beyond the minimum odds requirement.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the link above.
2. Deposit a minimum of £5.
3. Place a £0.05 (5p) stake on any market at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater.
4. Once your qualifying bet settles, you’ll receive a £5 free bet token.

The tokens are valid for 30 days and can be used on any single or each-way market. With three days of festival racing still to come, there’s plenty to aim them at, whether that’s the Grand National itself on Saturday or one of the Grade 1s on Thursday’s card.

Sky Bet Grand National analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

Willie Mullins is chasing a third straight National with the two horses punters keep coming back to. I Am Maximus heads the market — the 2024 winner and last year’s runner-up carries top weight off 168 with Paul Townend confirmed in the saddle. He handles Aintree better than anything in the field, but that weight is a real ask. Nick Rockett, the reigning champion, is at 14/1 and arguably arrives slightly undercooked.

Grangeclare West is second favourite after a dominant campaign. Panic Attack (12/1) has been excellent all season for Dan Skelton, who consistently delivers in big-field festival handicaps. Johnnywho (14/1) won the Cheltenham Ultima on his first start back from wind surgery. That kind of comeback performance is worth taking seriously over 4 miles 2½ furlongs.

The 6-place each-way terms are the practical angle. Back something at 16/1 or 20/1 each-way and a fifth or sixth-place finish still returns a profit on your place stake. In a 34-runner race with genuine attrition over 30 fences, that coverage is not trivial.

Sky Bet Grand National Festival offers for existing customers

Bet £5 on racing multiples, get £5 in free bets is running today and again on Friday at this top horse racing betting site. Opt in daily, place a win or each-way single of £5+ on the 15:30 Aintree race at minimum odds of 1/2, and receive a £5 free bet on settlement. Today that’s the Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase, a 24-runner field going Good to Soft, with Barton Snow the 13/8 favourite and 5 places being paid instead of the standard 3. Free bets are restricted to Aintree races on the day they’re credited and are removed the same day. Opt in again tomorrow for Friday’s offer.

Extra place races are flagged throughout the card. The 15:30 Foxhunters’ is paying 5 places instead of 3, and the 16:05 Aintree Hurdle is paying 3 places instead of 2, both at 1/5 odds. These apply where minimum runner thresholds are met. BOG does not apply to extra-place races.

For the National itself on Saturday, keep an eye on the app for price boosts on key runners. Sky Bet regularly pushes enhanced odds on big race contenders in the 48 hours before the off, and Best Odds Guaranteed applies to all bets placed after 9 am on the day of the race.

The Aintree Festival is well underway, with the Grand National going to post at 4 pm on Saturday, 11 April. Betfred’s headline offer for the race is 6 places each-way, available to both new and existing customers.

Betfred Grand National offer: 6 places paid each-way

Betfred are paying 6 places on each-way bets for the 2026 Grand National, at 1/5 the odds. In practice, that means in a 34-runner field where attrition is part of the course, a horse finishing fifth or sixth still pays a return on your each-way stake. Back a horse at 16/1 each-way and a sixth-place finish still pays out at over 3/1 on the place part.

To qualify, simply place an each-way single on the 2026 Grand National (16:00 Aintree) between 12:00 on 8 April and 16:00 on 11 April. Bets placed in Betfred shops, antepost bets placed before 12:00 on 8 April, and bets on specials or boosted markets do not qualify. The offer is open to new and existing verified online customers.

How to use the Betfred Grand National each-way offer

Most top horse racing betting sites pay 4 places on the Grand National as standard. Betfred’s 6-place offer adds two extra finishing positions, and in a race this unpredictable, that’s not a trivial difference.

For example, a £10 each-way bet at 20/1 with standard 4-place terms pays around £50 if your horse finishes fourth. With 6 places at 1/5 the odds, a fifth or sixth-place finish pays roughly £50 on top of your returned place stake. You’re getting a meaningful return from positions that would otherwise be a loss.

The offer runs from 12:00 on 8 April through to 16:00 on Saturday and is open to all verified online customers, new and existing. Betfred’s usual welcome offer is £50 in free bets for new customers, but the 6-place promotion is the one to focus on this week, regardless of whether you already have an account.

One thing to note: BetFred’s Best Odds Guaranteed does not apply to this promotion. If you’re planning to take an early price on a National runner and benefit from BOG, that bet won’t qualify for the 6-place terms. Place each-way National bets as separate online singles to ensure they count.

Betfred Grand National analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

The 34-runner field is confirmed and Willie Mullins is chasing a third straight National. I Am Maximus heads the market. The 2024 winner and last year’s runner-up carries top weight off 168 with Paul Townend in the saddle. The horse handles Aintree better than almost anything in the field, but that weight is real.

Grangeclare West sits second in the market after a dominant season. Jagwar is the each-way pick many will land on: consistent, well treated, and his Cheltenham Ultima second behind Johnnywho reads well given the extra trip here.

Johnnywho himself is hard to dismiss. His Ultima win came on his first start back from a wind operation. That kind of performance on a comeback run doesn’t happen by accident. Panic Attack at 12/1 is another to note; Dan Skelton’s mare has been excellent all season and the yard has a strong record in big-field festival handicaps.

The 6-place terms are the practical angle. At 16/1 or 20/1 each-way with six places paid, you’re getting a return from positions that standard each-way terms wouldn’t cover. In a race where roughly a third of the field typically doesn’t finish, that coverage matters.

Betfred Grand National offers for existing customers

Price boosts are live today across the Aintree card. The New Lion to finish top 2 in the 16:05 Aintree Hurdle is a Turbo Boost at evens (was 4/6). In the 13:45 Juvenile Hurdle: Harry Skelton to ride 2+ winners today at 7/2 (was 3/1), Paul Townend to ride 2+ winners at 13/2 (was 11/2), and either Maestro Conti or Minella Study to win at 5/4 (was 11/10).

Saturday’s National boosts will go live closer to the off, so check back on Saturday morning. Other offers include:

• Bet £10 on the 13:45, get £5 in free bets runs today and again on Friday. Opt in, place a win or each-way single of £10+ on the 13:45 Aintree race and collect £5 in free bets on settlement. Free bets are restricted to Aintree races on the day credited. Opt in daily.
• Multiply Your Odds gives up to 5x your odds on Lucky 15, 31 and 63 bets, paid in cash even if only one selection wins.
• Lucky Bonus adds a cash bonus of up to 25% on winnings if all selections in a Lucky 63 come in.
• 10% Winning Tricast Bonus pays an extra 10% in cash on any winning tricast across the racing card.

Day one of the Aintree Festival is underway, and as the official title sponsor of the meeting, William Hill has one of the best Grand National offers this week.

Their name is on the Manifesto Novices’ Chase at 14:20 today and the Aintree Hurdle at 16:05, among others. The Grand National itself goes to post at 4 pm on Saturday.

William Hill Grand National sign up offer: Get £40 in free bets

The main William Hill Grand National offer for new UK customers is Bet £10, Get £40 in free bets. That’s four £10 tokens, and the qualifying conditions are straightforward.

To claim:

1. Sign up via the “Get £40 in free bets” link at the top of this page.
2. Deposit £10 or more using a UK debit card.
3. Place a £10 cash single bet at minimum odds of 1/2 on any sportsbook market.
4. Once your bet settles, four £10 free bet tokens are credited to your account.

Free bets are valid for 7 days. With today’s Thursday card, Friday’s Ladies’ Day and Saturday’s National all still to come, there’s plenty of time to use them across the festival.

William Hill pays 6 places each-way on the Grand National, which is double the standard terms for a race of this type. NRNB is also available on the race. If your selection doesn’t make the final line-up, your stake is returned as cash rather than lost.

William Hill Grand National analysis (Saturday, 4 pm)

I Am Maximus heads the market and the weight of public money. The 2024 winner and last year’s runner-up carries top weight off 168, but he handles Aintree better than almost anything in the field and Paul Townend takes the ride at this top horse racing betting site.

Grangeclare West (9/1) and Jagwar (10/1) are the next two in the market. Panic Attack at 12/1 is worth noting. Dan Skelton’s mare has earned over a quarter of a million in prize money this season alone, and the yard has a strong record in big-field handicaps at the festivals.

Johnnywho (14/1) is hard to ignore either. His Cheltenham Ultima win came on his first run back from a wind operation, which is the kind of form that’s easy to underrate. He gets in off a workable weight and has the stamina for the trip.

William Hill’s price boosts for today’s supporting card are already live. On Thursday’s 13:45 opener at Aintree, the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle, the Racing Post verdict highlights a fascinating rematch between Selma De Vary, Maestro Conti and Minella Study after their Triumph Hurdle collision at Cheltenham.

Willie Mullins’ Selma De Vary is the one they single out, given she was switched in the closing stages at Cheltenham and arguably didn’t get the clearest run. Current boosts include:

• Selma De Vary and Lulamba both to win at 5/1 (was 9/2)
• Selma De Vary to win by over 3 lengths at 13/2 (was 9/2)
• Maestro Conti to win by over 3 lengths at 17/2 (was 13/2)

Lulamba is the 4/7 top bet for the 14:20 Manifesto Novices’ Chase, with Jango Baie at 11/8 for the Bowl Chase.

William Hill Grand National offers for existing customers

William Hill are the official betting partner of the Grand National Festival at Aintree and have promotional offers running across all three days, including Extra Places on the Grand National itself. Best Odds Guaranteed covers every race at the meeting.

If your selection’s starting price is bigger than the price you took, you’re paid at the higher odds automatically. The Extra Places icon appears throughout the festival on handicap races, with additional finishers paid on selected contests.

Keep an eye on the app across Thursday and Friday for race-specific boosts similar to those running today.

Promotional offers for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival are coming in thick and fast, and the latest bookmaker to drop a promo is Betfred.

As always, the festival is expected to be full of thrills and spills, and after the bookies dominated punters at last year’s meeting, could revenge be on the cards this year?

One way to guarantee you can’t lose to the bookies this year is to take advantage of promotional offers. Let’s take a look at what Betfred are offering below.

Get £40 of free bets on Betfred

Betfred are offering new customers the chance to win up to £40 in free bets this week.

To claim this new customer offer, you must sign up for a new Betfred account using the Betfred promo code FRED40 before 23:59 on Friday, 13 March.

Once you are in, you need to deposit a minimum of £10 into your account and place a bet worth £10 or more on any sports market with odds of 1/1 (2.00) or greater.

Within 24 hours of this qualifying bet settling, your account will be credited with £40 worth of free bets. Within this allowance, you are required to use £20 on any sports market and the other £20 on accumulators (four or more selections) only.

Any free bets that haven’t been used after seven days will automatically expire, so ensure you get them all used this week, whether that be on horse racing or any other sports market.

Betfred’s promotion for existing customers

Unlike some bookmakers, Betfred are not leaving existing customers out of its promotions this week, with the company keen to reward loyalty.

On each day of Cheltenham (Tuesday – Friday), all Betfred customers can claim a £10 free bet by opting into the ‘Cheltenham Daily £10 Free Bet’ promotion and placing a win or each way bet worth £10 on the 13:20 race every day at Cheltenham.

Please note that all qualifying bets for this promotion must be singles, and they cannot be from Betfred’s specials markets.

Once the qualifying bet has settled, all eligible customers will receive a £10 free bet that must be used on Cheltenham on the same day. As the 13:20 is the first race of the day each day, this gives you six other races to pick from.

Free bets should be credited straight away, and they will expire after midnight each day if unused.

It’s Christmas morning for racing enthusiasts up and down the country as the 2026 Cheltenham Festival is set to reach its climax with the Gold Cup at 4pm.

Ahead of the day’s first race getting underway at 1:20, check out BetMGM’s latest promotional offer for new customers below.

Gold Cup betting offers: Bet £10 get £40 on BetMGM

The bet £10 get £40 on BetMGM is exclusively for new customers only. To claim the offer, you must first sign up for a new account on the platform and select the promotion in your account settings.

Once you have done this, you must deposit at least £10 into your account and place a bet of the same value on any sports market with odds of 1/1 (2.00) or greater. This must be done within seven days of the account opening.

Once this qualifying bet settles, you will receive four £10 free bet tokens. These tokens can be used on any sports market, but bets must be a multiple (two selections or more).

These free bets will remain in your account for seven days. If any are unused after this period, then they will expire.

Although this offer isn’t exclusive to Cheltenham or horse racing betting sites, it is an excellent way to give yourself £40 worth of free bets for the festival.

Alternatively, you may be tempted to split the free bets across Cheltenham and the UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches that are set to take place in the coming days.

Existing customer promotions on BetMGM

Although this offer is only available to new BetMGM customers, the bookmaker has also ensured that existing customers have something to enjoy this week, too.

They’re offering selected customers money back as a free bet on losing bets on the 1.20 at Cheltenham, as well as paying six places on the 2.00.

Daily boosts on horse racing are available all week for all BetMGM customers who opt in to the promotion on a Monday and stake a maximum of £20 each day. All those who qualify will receive a 10% profit boost on one horse racing bet each day.

To opt in, BetMGM customers need to head to the Promotions page on the platform’s website and/or app and select the opt-in button. Then, once they have selected the horse racing market of their choice, they must select the ‘Profit Boost’ option on the betslip.

The 2026 Cheltenham Festival has reached its final day. Today, Friday 13 March, is all about the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Sky Bet is famously known as the “Home of the Extra Place,” and they are living up to that reputation for the finale. While most bookmakers stick to the standard three places for the Gold Cup, Sky Bet is paying 4 places on the big race. They are also being incredibly aggressive on the handicaps, offering a massive 7 places in the County Hurdle and 6 places in the Martin Pipe.

If you don’t have an account yet, you can choose between a specialised racing offer or a football-focused alternative to carry you through the weekend.

Sky Bet Gold Cup offer: Get £30 in free bets

Sky Bet’s sign up offer is £30 in free bets for the final day when they sign up and place a tiny qualifying wager.

The Gold Cup is a perfect way to get involved for a few pennies. To claim this offer, follow these steps:

1. Sign up for a new Sky Bet account via the ” Get £30 in free bets” link on our page.
2. Deposit a minimum of £5.
3. Place a £0.05 (5p) stake on any Day 4 race with odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater.

Once your 5p bet is placed, your account will be credited with three £10 free bet tokens.

These tokens are valid for 30 days and can be used on any single or each-way market. Whether you want to use them on the final race of the festival or save them for the weekend, the balance is yours to spread.

Sky Bet Exclusive: Gold Cup Super Boost

Existing customers should keep an eye on the app for the Paul Townend Super Boost. Sky Bet has enhanced the odds of the festival’s leading jockey to ride 1+ winners today to 1/1 (Evens). Given his strong book of rides, this is expected to be one of the most popular bets of the day.

Sky Bet football offer: Bet £10 get £50 in accumulator bets

If you are planning to transition from the turf to the pitch once the festival wraps up, Sky Bet’s football alternative offers the highest total bonus value.

1. Register and deposit £10.
2. Place a £10 bet on a football accumulator (5-fold or greater) with odds of 1/1 or higher.
3. Get £50 in free bets (credited as 5 x £10 tokens).

These tokens are specifically for football accumulators (5+ legs) and are valid for 30 days. Many punters are using the hype of Gold Cup day to set up their Saturday Accas for the full Premier League and EFL schedule tomorrow.

Sky Bet’s Gold Cup analysis (16:00)

Sky Bet’s traders have been active this morning, boosting several key horses to give UK punters better value in the showpiece.

• The Paul Townend Super Boost: Sky Bet has boosted the odds of the festival’s leading jockey, Paul Townend, to ride 1+ winners today to 1/1 (Evens). With several favourites in his book, this is a major talking point on the app.
• Gaelic Warrior: Boosted to 7/2 (from 5/2) to win the Gold Cup. He is the choice for many who believe his raw power will handle the Cheltenham hill.
• The Jukebox Man: Currently sitting as a very strong 4/1 contender. His consistency in the staying division makes him a prime candidate for those using the 4 places each-way terms.

The final day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival has arrived. Day 4 is the biggest date on the racing calendar, headlined by the Cheltenham Gold Cup at 16:00. If you are looking to place a bet on the “Blue Riband” of National Hunt racing, Paddy Power has refreshed its offers to help you finish the festival on a high.

Here is everything you need to know about the Paddy Power promotions for Friday, 13 March 2026.

Offer 1: Bet £5 get £30 in free bets

The Paddy Power sign up offer is £30 in free bets for new customers who sign up and place a qualifying wager on the final day of action. The Gold Cup at 16:00 is the main event, and this offer is a great way to back your favourite in the race.

To be eligible for this offer, you must sign up for a new Paddy Power account and follow these steps:

1. Sign up for a new account using the current promo code on the landing page.
2. Deposit a minimum of £5.
3. Place a £5 stake on any Day 4 race (like the Gold Cup) with odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater.

Once your qualifying bet is settled, you will receive £30 in free bets. Just like the earlier festival offers, this bonus allowance can be used on any sport for 30 days. You don’t have to use it all in one go, allowing you to spread the balance out across the final races of the day or even the weekend’s football.

Who will win the 2026 Gold Cup? (16:00)

According to the latest from the Paddy Power blog, this year’s renewal is one of the most competitive in years.

• Gaelic Warrior: The sole runner for the Willie Mullins yard. His raw power makes him a dangerous contender if he handles the stamina test.
• Inothewayurthinkin: Last year’s winner returns to defend the crown. While his form has been hit-and-miss lately, he is a huge favourite at Prestbury Park.
• The Jukebox Man: The King George hero is a massive threat and arguably the most consistent runner in the field.

Gold Cup day is famous for massive fields and tough-to-predict handicaps. To give you a better chance of a return, Paddy Power is paying Extra Places on five of the seven races today, including the County Hurdle (14:00) and the Martin Pipe (17:20).

Day 4 Schedule & Times (Friday, 13 March 2026)

Offer 2: Bet £10 get £50 in football bet builders

If you’re planning to switch from the races to the weekend’s football once the action at Cheltenham wraps up, this is the better value play. Here’s how the bonus works:

• Register and deposit £10.
• Place a £10 bet on any football market (odds 1/2 or higher).

You’ll get £50 in Bet Builder bets. Since these are valid for 90 days, many UK punters are using their Gold Cup winnings to set up their football bets for the rest of the month.

Paddy Power existing customer offer: £250,000 Cheltenham Eliminator (Free to Play)

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Bet365 Casino is among the best sites to play progressive jackpots, with a 200-strong selection. If fast payouts are more your speed, Betway, Jackpotjoy, and MrQ are top UK online casinos that pay within the same day.

Top 5 popular progressive jackpot slots in the UK

The best UK online slots in the progressive jackpot category offer large top prizes tied with exciting gameplay, special features, and high RTPs. Here are our top 5 picks:

1) Mega Moolah by Games Global

Mega Moolah is the gold standard and the “king” of other progressive slots online, and with good reason. The African Safari-themed progressive slot has churned out some of the biggest jackpot wins, including a record £13.2 million payout in the UK at Betway and €19,430,723 (about £16.9m) overall.

It sports four jackpot tiers, with the Mega pot typically dropping every 8-10 weeks. With £1,000,000+ seed, you can bet from 25p to £5, with a better shot at the Free Spins feature than the progressive jackpot. In the bonus round that gives 15 free spins, the Lion Wild 2x your payout and all wins are tripled. While the base RTP is low at around 88.12%, the jackpot contribution lifts the overall RTP to 93.42%.

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2) Mega Fortune by NetEnt

With a luxury theme, Mega Fortune takes the cake for the largest casino payouts, €17,861,813 ( £15.8m). Its RTP of 96.6% is quite high for a progressive slot, and you need to land the bonus wheel in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th reels to trigger the top payout. The Mega tier hits an average of 90 to 110 days.

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3) Jackpot Giant by Playtech

Jackpot Giant features a friendly giant and vibrant 3D graphics. The progressive jackpot has historically reached £9 million before hitting, with an average drop of around £4.5 million every 155 days. To qualify for the jackpot, you must bet the maximum stake of £4 per spin. Landing five Wild symbols on the centre payline triggers the prize.

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4) Fishin’ Frenzy: Jackpot King by Blueprint Gaming

This fishing-themed slot merges Blueprint’s popular Fishin’ Frenzy mechanic with the Jackpot King network. You trigger the progressive feature by landing five crown symbols, which launches a Ladder mini-game. The top tier hits every 30-40 days, with jackpots reaching £500,000 to £2 million.

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5) Age of the Gods series by Playtech

The Age of the Gods series links multiple Greek mythology-themed slots into four shared progressive jackpot tiers. The most popular titles include Power, Extra Power, Super Power, and Ultimate Power. If you are a fan of Megaways slots, you should check out the Age Of The Gods: King of Olympus Megaways in the series.

The jackpot bonus can trigger randomly on any spin, and doesn’t require a min bet size. The Ultimate Power tier hits every 44 days on average and pays out between £2 million and £5 million.

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What are progressive slots?

A progressive jackpot slot is a casino game in which a portion of every bet is added to a shared jackpot pool. These games can link across many casinos, sometimes hundreds worldwide. Because of this, the jackpot can reach millions before it resets to its seed amount when someone wins it. Mega Moolah and Mega Fortune, for example, both reset to £1 million. Unlike classic slots with fixed payouts, the full jackpot goes to the player who triggers it.

In the UK, all progressive slots are licensed by the UKGC and must use RNG systems certified as fair by independent testing labs such as eCOGRA, iTech Labs, and GLI.

How do progressive jackpot slots work?

When you place a bet on progressive slots online, a small part of your stake goes into the jackpot pool. This amount is usually between 1% and 5% of each spin. The rest of your bet covers the base game payouts and the house edge. These small contributions add up quickly because thousands of players use the same network of casinos.

Progressive slots RTP and volatility explained

Progressive slot games tend to sit at the higher end of volatility because a large share of their overall returns is tied to the jackpot. This means wins can be less frequent, but the payouts, especially the jackpot tiers, can be huge, often reaching £100k or more.

The base progressive slots RTP ranges from 88% to 90%, and they rarely crack past 92%. That’s because a portion of the RTP is allocated to building the jackpot. When the jackpot grows, the overall RTP can rise significantly, sometimes pushing past 95%, as seen with Mega Fortune at 96.5%.

Types of progressive jackpot slots

Players will find many types of progressive jackpots, from stand-alone jackpots that grow only on that machine to wide-area jackpots linked across thousands of sites.

Standalone progressive jackpot slots

Here, the jackpot grows solely from wagers placed on that specific game, and the top prize increases more gradually than in network versions. The most popular standalone progressive titles include Mega Moolah Isis, and Book of Ra Deluxe.

Local progressive jackpot slots

Also called in-house progressives, these link multiple games within a single casino or operator. Because several titles feed into the same pool, the jackpot builds faster than in standalone slots. Think Divine Fortune and the Age of the Gods series.

Wide-area progressive jackpot slots

Wide-area networks wire the same progressive jackpot game across dozens or hundreds of casinos in different countries. For example, every player who spins Mega Moolah at any linked site contributes a little to the shared top prize, and they can land the £10+ million. Other wide-area progressives include Mega Fortune, WowPot, and King Millions.

Must-drop jackpots

Must‑drop jackpots have a guaranteed payout window. Daily drops must pay within 24 hours, while hourly drops must land within 60 minutes. In most Jackpot King network slots, the countdown triggers a must-drop prize.

Progressive slot games vs classic fixed-jackpot slots: How are they different?

Fixed-jackpot slots offer a maximum win that’s x your stake, such as 1,000x or 5,000x. This amount never changes, no matter how many players spin or how long it’s been since the last win.

Progressive slots, on the other hand, have a jackpot that grows with every bet placed. Here’s a side‑by‑side comparison:

What are the biggest progressive slot wins in the UK?

Below, we have put together the biggest progressive slot wins UK players have ever landed:

One of the most recent progressive jackpot winners bagged £11.4 million at Betfred on Mega Moolah in June 2025.

Are progressive slots worth playing?

If you’re wondering whether progressive slots are worth a try, the short answer is yes. They offer some of the biggest prizes you’ll find online, with jackpots that can climb well past £10 million. Games like Mega Moolah, Jackpot Giant and the Jackpot King series are popular for a reason, but the top prize isn’t the only thing to look at. Check the RTP, volatility and bonus features as well, so you can pick a jackpot slot that suits how you like to play.

Here are the top advantages and downsides of playing progressive jackpots:

Responsible gambling for progressive jackpots

It’s easy to get swept up in progressive jackpot slots because of the chance of a huge win. To keep your play safe and controlled, make use of the responsible gambling tools available for progressive slots online. These include:

• Setting deposit limits
• Setting session timeouts
• Only playing at UKGC-licensed casinos
• Taking breaks
• Using self-exclusion when your gambling gets out of hand

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Operating in the offshore “grey market,” Melbet is a powerhouse for Canadian bettors outside of Ontario. With a catalog of 5,500+ games and coverage of over 40 sports in April 2026, Melbet serves users in BC, Alberta, Quebec, and beyond who want deeper markets than local provincial options provide.

It is licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board and offers several standout features, including a mobile app. This Melbet review covers all of the reasons you should sign up with the sportsbook, and areas in which it could improve.

Melbet Review 2026 Verdict: Good Promotions but Lacking in SGP Betting Options

There are plenty of good things about Melbet. Its sports coverage and online casino are practically unmatched in terms of selection, and its betting markets are equally impressive. It’s one of the best betting sites in Canada for crypto users.

However, it can take some time to get used to the navigation; there are no SGPs, and customer support could be improved. It’s probably best suited for recreational bettors who enjoy promotions (there’s a plethora for the sportsbook and casino) and wagering on niche sports like WWE, pickleball, curling, and billiards. All things considered in the Melbet review Canada, the sportsbook gets a 3.5/5 rating.

Melbet Sports Review: Covering Popular Leagues & Niche Betting

There are nearly 60 sports betting categories on Melbet, which makes it one of the largest online sportsbooks in Canada. Moreover, it offers significantly greater coverage of lesser-known leagues than competitors like Bet365 and Sports Interaction.

For instance, its hockey coverage includes the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) and Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), while its soccer coverage includes multiple domestic leagues in Northern Ireland, Qatar, Slovakia, and Algeria, among other countries. There are typically more than 2,000 soccer betting markets on any given day on Melbet in 2026.

It’s also worth mentioning the number of niche sports in any Melbet review. Whether it’s rugby, skiing, lacrosse, martial arts, or bare-knuckle boxing, Melbet has betting markets for all sorts of sports enthusiasts.

There’s even pro wrestling (WWE Raw, Smackdown, and PPVs), chess, and TV/awards betting (The Voice, Survivor, Nobel Prize, Oscars, SAG Awards, etc.). There’s just as much variety in esports, with betting markets for titles such as FIFA, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, Dota 2, Angry Birds, and Subway Surfers.

Melbet Betting Markets: Extensive selection but no SGPs in April 2026

When exploring the site and app for the Melbet review, one of the first things that stood out was the lack of same-game parlays (SGPs) or any other bet builder functionality. Parlays are allowed on Melbet, but players are prohibited from making multiple selections from the same game, let alone combining SGPs for SGP+ betting, a feature available on competitor sportsbooks like bet365.

Moving past this notable omission, it’s hard not to be impressed by the vast selection of betting markets available on Melbet. Canadians who are familiar with Pro-Line will immediately notice that the 1X2 market (visitor win, home win, and OT result) is the primary betting option on hockey event pages.

Other markets include ML, total, spread, Asian total, correct score, highest scoring period, and team to lead over (min). There are dozens of markets and most are also available for each period. There’s a similar variety for NFL, NBA, MLB, and other prominent leagues worldwide.

Player prop markets are equally as extensive, with the ability to wager on just about any in-game action. NFL player prop markets, for instance, include:

Total passing yards, total rushing yards, first touchdown, longest pass by player, longest rush by player, total receptions, and total tackles.

Melbet Odds & Limits: Player-friendly Odds

Melbet promotes itself as offering competitive odds across a variety of pre-match and live betting markets, but like most sportsbooks, this depends on the sport or event. While it isn’t comparable to Pinnacle, which doesn’t have promotions and instead caters to sharp punters with low odds margins, it’s about on par with sportsbooks like Betway, Sports Interaction, and bet365. 

As an example for the Melbet review Canada, Melbet had the Buffalo Bills as 1.86 (-116) favorites against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round on January 17, with the Broncos as 1.94 (-106) underdogs. Bet365 had slightly better odds, with the Broncos at -115 and Bills at -105, while Sports Interaction had the Broncos at -118 and Bills at -102. For odds comparison across sportsbooks, check out sites like Oddspedia or Oddsportal.

Betting limits are where the Melbet review gets a bit confusing. After a thorough examination of various betting markets, it appears that betting limits vary by sport, bet type, and odds. Max bets seem to range anywhere from $60 to $11,000. Withdrawal limits vary by method, i.e. $3,000 for Interac e-Transfer and $13,900 for Visa/MasterCard.

Players can also set session time and deposit limits, but this requires an extra step: contacting customer support rather than checking a box in the player profile section.

Intro to Melbet Promotions: First Deposit Bonus & Ongoing Offers

Melbet has a multitude of promotions to keep players engaged and enhance the overall gaming experience. Its welcome offer is a 100% first deposit bonus of up to $150 for those who enter the Melbet promo code. This Melbet offer is for new customers who are of legal age in their respective province (outside of Ontario) and have a low minimum deposit of $1, although the minimum deposit for Interac is $10.

Players must opt in to the promotion during sign-up. Bonus funds are subject to a 5x wagering requirement on parlays with at least 3 selections.

Players can also earn bonuses on their second, third, and fourth deposits at:

• 75% (up to $140)
• 50% (up to $140)
• 25% (up to $140)

The minimum deposit for each is $7.

Beyond deposit bonuses, Melbet offers many other recurring sports promotions, including Match Point Legends (prizes for tennis betting), Game of Champions (soccer betting tasks to earn bonus funds), Touchdown Wins (bonus bets for wagering on the NFL), and Ice Cashback (free bets based on how many NHL wagers are placed each week).

Melbet Casino Welcome Offer

New players can claim a welcome package spread across their first three deposits:

• First Deposit: 100% match up to $675 + 100 Free Spins
• Second Deposit: 125% match up to $750 + 100 Free Spins
• Third Deposit: 150% match up to $1,200 + 100 Free Spins
• Total Value: Up to $2,625 and 300 Free Spins

The minimum deposit to trigger these bonuses is $15 CAD, and the wagering requirement is 25x for the deposit match.

The “Promo Code Store”

Melbet does not use a traditional “VIP Tier” (Gold, Silver, Bronze) for everyone. Instead, they use a Gamified Economy.

• Accumulating Points: For every $10 wagered at specific odds (usually 1.50 or higher), you earn “Bonus Points.”
• The Storefront: You navigate to the “Promo” tab and enter the “Store.”
• Purchasing Power:
  • 50 Points: Buys a “Single Free Bet” on any football match
  • 100 Points: Buys a “Wheel of Fortune” spin
  • 500 Points: Buys an “Accumulator (Parlay) Free Bet” with 3+ events

Quick Comparison: Melbet vs. Canadian Competitors

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Reviewing Other Melbet Features in April 2026

Beyond the promotions, there are several other reasons to sign up for Melbet. The operator offers bet flexibility via its early cash-out function, and there are several live betting markets with odds updated up to the minute.

Melbet In-Play Betting

Live betting is quite easy on Melbet. In fact, it’s the default option when you click the “Sports” tab on both the mobile app and desktop site – and when you click a specific sport.

This is a stark contrast to the majority of other Canadian sportsbooks, which feature separate tabs for in-play wagering. For the most part, betting markets are just as broad as pre-match, but again, the biggest drawback is the inability to combine bets from the same event for SGPs. 

Melbet offers live streaming, though it is usually limited to second-tier or lesser-known leagues and competitions overseas. Don’t be confused by the “Stream” tab on each event page; it shows a graphic depicting the action in the game, not a live broadcast. For events that are actually being live-streamed on the Melbet app, select a sport, then click the icon that resembles the “YouTube” logo in the top-right corner. 

Esports: A Digital Powerhouse

Melbet is arguably the leader in Canadian esports betting. They don’t just cover League of Legends and Dota 2, they also feature:

• Virtual Sports: Simulated soccer and horse racing running 24/7.
• Niche Titles: Betting on Angry Birds, Subway Surfers, and even Street Fighter matches.
• Live Twitch Integration: Many esports matches have the live stream embedded directly into the betting page, so you don’t have to switch tabs.

Technical Tools: Bet Calculator

A feature often missed by reviewers is the Melbet Bet Calculator. Located in the site footer, this tool allows you to calculate potential returns on complex “System Bets” (like a Trixie or Patent) before you place them.

Cash-out

Melbet is one of the few sportsbooks in Canada to have a cash-out feature for unsettled bets. To view cash-out offers, click “History” in the bottom menu of the app, near the “Bet Slip.” This is a great way for bettors to recoup a percentage of their stake or earn a bit of profit before risking the bet and settling it as a loss.

Melbet App Review: Much better playing experience

Navigation on the Melbet desktop and even mobile site can be a bit difficult. It’s not as intuitive as some of the other leading sportsbooks, and there’s a lot of clutter. The Melbet app review is much more positive, offering an optimized gaming experience that mirrors many of the other leading sportsbook apps. Menus are where you would expect them to be, and sports are easy to locate. 

I did have a few gripes with the app, particularly regarding the bet slip. Most punters have become accustomed to selecting a bet, inputting their wager amount, and hitting “place bet” or some other similar wording.

The app does all the work, calculating the odds and even combining bets if applicable. When you select a bet on the Melbet app, the bet slip pops up showing way too many options (track bet, ask to confirm when odds change, promo code, and buttons for quick bets), overcomplicating what should be a simple process.

The Melbet app is available on the Apple App Store, where it has an average rating of 3.3 from 156 reviews. It’s not available on the Google Play Store; however, Android users can download it via an .apk file on the Melbet mobile site.

Melbet Casino Review: Bonuses & Games from Dozens of Providers

The Melbet online casino boasts more than 5,000 games, including slots, poker, keno, scratch cards, and Crash games. It arguably offers the most comprehensive coverage of casino games among Canadian online sportsbooks/casinos and works with dozens of software providers, including Pragmatic Play, Spinomenal, Mancala, and 3 Oaks. Slots include Drops & Wins and Spinoleague, featuring popular titles like:

• Gates of Olympus 1000
• Sweet Bonanza 1000
• Big Bass Splash

There are also live casino games, including multiple versions of blackjack and roulette, and niche games like top card and wheel. Crash games on Melbet that feature rising multipliers include Chicken Road, High Flyer, and Spaceman.

A Melbet review of its casino promotions reveals a three-deposit welcome bonus of up to $2,625 plus 300 free spins. Players receive a 100% first deposit match up to $675, a125% second deposit match up to $750, and 150% third deposit match up to $1,200.

This cannot be used in conjunction with the Melbet sports bonus. There are also ongoing casino promotions, including Casino VIP Cashback and a Happy Birthday Bonus.

The Melbet “Lotto” and “Fast Games” Universe

Melbet doesn’t just offer a sportsbook; it hosts a massive Lottery and TV Games wing. For Canadians used to “Lotto Max” or “6/49,” this is a significant upgrade in terms of frequency.

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Unlike provincial lotteries, where you wait for a weekly draw, Melbet features live-streamed lotteries every 1 to 5 minutes.

• Betting on the Draw: You can bet on the numbers drawn, the color of the first ball, or whether the sum will be odd/even.
• Keno & Bingo: There are dedicated rooms for 80-ball and 90-ball bingo, which are increasingly popular in the Atlantic provinces and Quebec.

The “Fast Games” Strategy

The Melbet Games tab (often called “1xGames” in some regions) features proprietary titles such as Crystal, Under and Over 7, and Dice.

• The Logic: These games are designed for mobile play.
• The Benefit: They often contribute 200% toward wagering requirements for certain bonuses. If you are trying to clear a $150 bonus, playing these games can technically cut your required “grind” time in half.

Banking: Deposits and Withdrawals

Melbet is highly “CAD-friendly,” supporting the payment methods Canadians use most.

• Interac e-Transfer: The gold standard for Canadian players (min. $10 deposit)
• Cryptocurrency: Supports over 30 coins, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana
• Credit/Debit: Visa and MasterCard
• E-Wallets: Digital options like Jeton and Perfect Money
• Withdrawal Speed: Typically processed in 1–3 days, depending on the method

Melbet FAQs

Use the Melbet promo code FWCODE during sign-up with this newer Canadian sportsbook and get up to $150 in bonus funds, which can be used on any of the operator’s 40+ sports. The Melbet 2026 offer is not available in Ontario. 

How to Sign up with the Melbet Promo Code in 2026

Using the Melbet promo code FWCODE is straightforward. New players in Canada can register using the code on desktop, mobile, or via the Melbet app, which, for Android users, is available only as an .apk file on the website.

1. Use our link to visit Melbet, then click the yellow “Registration” button and enter promo code “FWCODE” to get started.
2. There are four registration options: phone, one-click, email, or socials. One-click is the fastest option, but you will still have to confirm your mobile number and other details before receiving the bonus.
3. If registering by phone or email, you will receive a confirmation code. Enter it into the “Confirmation code” box.
4. Select your welcome bonus: Sports bonus (first deposit up to $150) or Casino + Fast Games (welcome package up to $2,625). You can also opt to reject bonuses and make your choice later.
5. Click the yellow “Register” button, then complete bot verification by moving the slider until the soccer ball is in the correct position.
6. Click the yellow “Make a Deposit” button and make a qualifying deposit to unlock your Melbet promo code bonus funds.

Key Details and Terms & Conditions to Get the Bonus

The Melbet promo code bonus of up to $150 is available to new users only and cannot be combined with other welcome offers. Players must also meet the following requirements before withdrawing the bonus.

• Bonus must be wagered five times ($500 staked on a $100 bonus, for example) exclusively on accumulator bets.
• Each accumulator wager must have three or more selections, and at least three of those selections must have odds of 1.40 (-250) or higher. Bets must settle before the promotion expires, which is 30 days from activation.
• Handicaps, totals, and refunded bets do not count toward the 5x wagering requirement.
• Players can withdraw funds before meeting the 5x requirement (up to the total value of their combined deposits) if their current account balance is at least double the bonus amount.
• ID verification is required before withdrawing funds.

Other Melbet Welcome Offers with the Promo Code in April 2026

Melbet offers a casino welcome package for new users who sign up with the promo code FWCODE. In addition, players can claim bonuses on their second, third, and fourth deposits or earn rewards for referring friends to the sportsbook.

Casino Bonus 375%

With Melbet’s casino welcome offer, new users can earn up to $2,625 in bonus funds and 300 free spins. Players must select the “Casino + Fast Games Bonus” during registration and make a qualifying deposit of at least $15. They will then receive:

• 1st deposit: 100% match (up to $675) and 300 free spins (30 per day for 10 days)
• 2nd deposit: 125% match (up to $750)
• 3rd deposit: 150% match (up to $1,200)

While this sounds a lot more promising than the sportsbook offer, it’s a bit misleading and fairly restrictive. To earn the maximum bonus of $2,625, you would have to deposit $2,075. Additionally, all bonus money is subject to 25x wagering requirements and must be wagered within 7days. The bonus applies only to slots, and several titles are excluded on a rotating basis.

The 300 free spins are distributed daily across various Pragmatic Play titles like Big Bass Splash and Gates of Olympus. Be careful with the winnings: they carry a 20x wagering requirement that must be completed within 24 hours of activation. Also, keep your stakes under $7 while wagering, or you risk voiding the entire bonus.

Deposit Series

Whereas most Canadian betting sites only offer first deposit bonuses, Melbet allows players to earn additional deposit rewards after using the Melbet promo code. Players can earn up to $137 on each of their second, third, and fourth deposits:

• 2nd deposit: 75% match (up to $137)
• 3rd deposit: 50% match (up to $137)
• 4th deposit: 25% match (up to $137)

With those percentages, a total deposit of $1,021 is needed to earn the maximum bonus.

Players must opt in to the Melbet Deposit Series via the “Bonuses” section found in “Account Settings” under “My Account.” The minimum deposit for each is $7, and the bonus funds must be wagered on accumulator bets with at least three selections. Bonus funds expire after 7 days.

Bonus for Friends

Through the Melbet referral program, players can earn cashback rewards based on the activity of users who sign up through their unique referral link. For direct referrals (Level 1), players receive a 15% cashback on their stake for a given period. There are also cashback rewards for referrals at Levels 2 (8%), 3 (5%), and 4 (2%). The more people you refer, the bigger your potential cashback reward.

Pros & Cons of Signing Up and Using the Melbet Promo Code 

Using the Melbet promo code FWCODE is a good way to improve your experience on the app, but it’s not all positive. New users should read all terms and conditions before claiming the offer.

Melbet’s Sportsbook: More Than 40 Sports with Competitive Odds

Melbet doesn’t offer SGPs in 2026, and parlay betting is relatively more restrictive than other sportsbooks. However, it makes up for this with its extensive sports selection, offering betting odds on a range of games and player prop markets across more than 40 sports. Coverage includes pre-match and live betting for dozens of soccer, hockey, baseball, and basketball competitions worldwide, as well as niche sports like badminton, futsal, and table tennis. 

The site offers Daily Enhanced Odds on select sports and a massive esports category, including FIFA, Tekken, King of Fighters, StarCraft 2, Counter-Strike, and Rocket League. All esports action is streamed live with in-play betting. 

Wagering limits are set individually for each event. Players can view the betting range for each market on their bet slip, with a typical minimum of $0.20. Odds, meanwhile, are on par with most competitors. 

Melbet Casino: 5,000+ Slots and Live Games

Melbet’s online casino, accessible from the app or desktop site, features more than 5,000 slots, live tables, and gameshows. It also has a dedicated section for Fast Games, which includes Lotteries (Scratch Card, Spin and Win), Card Games (Solitaire, Indian Poker), Dice (Yahtzee, Under and Over 7), and Climb to Victory (Apple of Fortune and Kamikaze).

There are also live casino games such as roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and keno. These, along with the thousands of slots on Melbet, are available via trusted providers like Aspect Gaming, Enrich Gaming, and Funky Games. Players can earn rewards through Tournaments and VIP cashback.

Melbet Offers for Existing Customers in Canada

Active users have access to several regular deals, like weekly deposit matches, parlay boosts, and VIP cashback. There are also smaller promos like betting rebates and a points store where you trade points for free bets.

These are the most common and valuable Melbet offers for regular play.

Weekly Reload

The Members Only Friday reload is the main weekly play for Canadians. A deposit of at least $15 on a Friday gets you a 50% match up to $150 and 100 Free Spins. You also get up to 100 Free Spins based on your pre-deposit balance. The house gives you 1 FS for every $7 already in your account before you top up.

Sportsbook Boosters

Sports bettors should look at the Accumulator of the Day. Melbet’s analysts bundle over 1,000 daily events into pre-set slips. If you pick a winning one (Live or Pre-match), the system boosts your total odds by 10%.

If you’re betting regularly, the Bonus for 100 Bets is a valuable volume reward. Place 100 bets (odds 1.3+) within 30 days, and you can receive a bonus equal to the average stake of those wagers.

Loyalty & Account Perks

Melbet celebrates your Happy Birthday Bonus with 20 no-wagering Free Spins in Sweet Bonanza. To qualify for this gift, your account needs to be at least 30 days old, and you must have deposited at least $100 within the last 30 days.

For long-term value, the Casino VIP Cashback program is the real target. It’s an 8-tier system that starts by covering a percentage of your net losses, but once you reach the top “VIP Status,” you earn cashback on every single bet you place, win or lose.

Melbet Payment Methods

Melbet offers players plenty of payment options, including traditional methods such as bank transfer, digital wallets, and payment cards, as well as more than 40 cryptocurrencies. There are no fees, and minimum deposits are relatively low.

Deposit Methods

Melbet deposits are processed almost instantly. Players can fund their account with a minimum deposit of just $1 (PayPal). There are no limits on cryptocurrency deposits.

Withdrawal Methods

Similarly, Melbet offers flexible withdrawal options. The operator allows players to withdraw funds to personal bank accounts (Interac e-Transfer), Visa/MasterCard, select e-wallets, and cryptocurrencies. Some crypto withdrawals have higher minimums.

Melbet License Overview

Melbet is a legit and legal sportsbook, available to Canadians through the offshore “grey market.” Founded in 2012 and currently owned by Pelican Entertainment BV, the operator is licensed by the Curacao Gaming Control Board, the same authority that has granted licenses to other Canadian sportsbooks like Pinnacle and Parimatch. If you want to compare options, you can check out our full Pinnacle review.

A global sports betting brand, Melbet is available in several countries and has secured official partnerships with various teams, leagues, and broadcasters. Notably, it is the official sports betting partner of Italian Serie A club Juventus. 

Where Is Melbet Legal?

Melbet is available for players in all Canadian provinces and territories, except for Ontario. Ontario is the only province to have thus far privatized its sports betting market, meaning operators must secure a license from the provincial authority (iGaming Ontario) before marketing their services. Alberta recently opened registration for third-party operators and intends to launch its own private market later in 2026.

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Ahead of what will be the biggest renewal, we’ve put together the ultimate World Cup betting guide. It covers a variety of key betting areas, from expert betting tips and experience-backed strategies to limited-time welcome offers and odds boosts. If you’re looking to brush up on your World Cup betting knowledge, then simply continue reading below.

Introduction to our World Cup betting guide

For those who don’t know, the 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico and the US, and for the first time ever, it will contain 48 teams.

More teams mean more groups and more matches, which also means more betting action, making the 2026 FIFA World Cup the biggest of all time in terms of both betting popularity and turnover.

At Sports Mole, we pride ourselves on providing UK readers with in-depth betting content, and we’re here to help you improve your betting knowledge ahead of what will be a truly gigantic betting event.

Key details of the 2026 World Cup:

• Location: North America
• Host countries: Canada, Mexico, United States
• Date: 11 June 11 to 19 July 2026
• Competing teams: 48
• Number of games: 104

Read on for our FIFA World Cup betting guide, detailing exactly how to bet on the World Cup.

How to get started with World Cup betting

To get started, sign up with one of the best World Cup betting sites & deposit funds, navigate to the World Cup section, select your market, add your bet to the slip, and confirm your stake. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Choose a bookmaker – Select a UKGC-licensed betting site such as bet365, William Hill, or Ladbrokes.
2. Register an account – Complete the sign-up process and verify your identity
3. Deposit funds – Add money using your preferred payment method
4. Find the World Cup section – Navigate to football, then to the World Cup category
5. Select your market – Choose from outright winner, match result, goalscorer markets, etc.
6. Add to bet slip – Click the odds to add your selection
7. Enter your stake and confirm – Input how much you want to bet and place the wager

Sign up with Bet365

Sign up with William Hill

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Sign up with Coral

Sign up with BetFred

Where to sign up for World Cup betting: Bookies with welcome offers

The best betting sites will offer welcome bonuses for new customers, free bets, bet boosts and money-back specials. Here’s what’s available from major UK bookmakers:

bet365 World Cup Offer

The bet365 bonus code unlocks a Bet £10, Get £30 deal. Register, deposit and place a £10 qualifying bet to receive £30 in free bets. For full details on how to claim, see our dedicated Bet365 World Cup offer guide.

William Hill World Cup promotion

William Hill’s Bet £10, Get £40 welcome bonus is one of the most generous available. Check out our William Hill World Cup promotion page for claiming instructions.

Ladbrokes World Cup free bets

Ladbrokes are running a Bet £5, Get £30 promotion for new customers – the lowest qualifying bet of any major bookmaker. Read our Ladbrokes World Cup free bets guide to learn more.

World Cup betting, explained

Football World Cup betting is no different from most football betting. For example, you will be able to bet on all of the same markets that you can bet on when it comes to domestic or continental football competitions, such as the Premier League or the UEFA Champions League.

The only real difference is that the World Cup is played over a much shorter, much more intense schedule. The matches come thick and fast and the competition only lasts for a month or so.

Understanding World Cup betting odds

World Cup betting odds are really no different to any type of football betting odds, so if you’re someone who has a good grasp of betting odds in general, then you should be good to go.

However, if you find betting odds a little confusing or need more information, don’t worry. We’ll look at how odds work below and detail the different types of betting odds.

World Cup betting odds are just a reflection of perceived probabilities.

Bet365 World Cup odds displayed above correct at time of writing (December 2025) and are subject to change.

Now let’s look at the different odds formats and how to read World Cup betting odds:

Fractional

Fractional odds are by far the most common. UK betting sites will display their World Cup odds in a fractional format.

It’s very easy to calculate potential returns using fractional odds. The figure on the right of the fraction represents your stake, and the figure on the left of the fraction represents your potential profit. That’s it.

Here’s a quick example:

If you place a bet at 4/1, you’ll receive £4 in profit for each £1 that you stake. Therefore, if you stake £10, you’ll get £40 in profit, plus your £10 stake, so you’ll receive a return of £50.

Decimal

Fractional odds are commonplace in the UK, but it’s also common to see decimal odds, especially if you’re using a betting exchange, like Smarkets or Betfair. You can also choose to change the odds display from fractional to decimal at most online sportsbooks.

Again, like fractional odds, you can very simply calculate your potential returns using decimal odds.

To calculate your potential return using decimal odds, all you need to do is multiply your stake by the decimal odds. If the odds are 4.00, and you’re planning to stake £5.00, multiply £5.00 by four and you’ll get your potential returns of £20. It’s as easy as that.

How to read World Cup betting odds

World Cup betting odds show your potential return on a bet. In fractional odds (e.g. 4/1), the left number shows profit per unit staked – so £10 at 4/1 returns £50 (£40 profit + £10 stake). In decimal odds (e.g. 5.00), multiply your stake by the decimal to get total returns – £10 at 5.00 returns £50.

Here’s how World Cup odds formats compare:

World Cup betting markets and bet types

There are hundreds of betting markets available to World Cup bettors, too many to list here, but see below for a breakdown of the type of World Cup betting markets that you’re likely to see.

World Cup pre-tournament markets:

• Outright Winner
• World Cup Top Scorer
• Group Winner
• To Qualify from Group
• Stage of Elimination
• To Reach Semi-Finals
• To Reach Final
• Top Assists
• Player of the Tournament

World Cup pre-match betting markets:

• Match Result
• First Scorer
• Anytime Scorer
• Both Teams to Score
• Total Goals
• Draw No Bet
• European Handicap
• Asian Handicap
• Result & Both Teams to Score
• Result & Total Goals
• Correct Score

Best World Cup betting strategies & expert tips

If you’re looking to bet for anything more than a smidgen of fun, then having a clear strategy is key.

Naturally, every bettor is different, and there’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach, though there are a few things that you can do to form the basis of a basic strategy ahead of the World Cup. These are:

1. Form a stake plan

It’s a good idea to go into the World Cup with a clear staking plan, as opposed to betting random amounts.

Each bettor is different, and there are several different staking options to explore, but a good rule of thumb for those looking to go down this route for the first time at the World Cup is to set aside a betting bank of 50x your regular stake.

Let’s say your regular stake is £10. Set aside £500 for the entire tournament (£10 x 50 = £500). Having a clear and defined betting bank will help you to not get too bogged down in the losses.

In addition to setting aside a betting bank of 50 units, try a three-level staking plan where you place bets of either one, two or three units. In other words, £10, £20 or £30. Try to bet a single unit on bets with minimal value, two units on bets with mid-level value and three units on high-value bets.

2. Record all of your bets

Keep a record of all of your bets, detailing the market, odds, result and profit/loss. By recording your bets, you’ll have a better idea of how you’re faring. This can also help you to refine your strategy and focus more on your strengths.

3. Focus on value

Don’t try to predict the outcome of every World Cup match. In fact, forget about predicting. Focus on trying to assess the chances of a given outcome before betting when the chances of said outcome appear to be greater than the odds on offer suggest.

Focusing on finding value bets, making quality over quantity the priority, will give you a better chance of finishing off the tournament in front financially.

Common World Cup betting mistakes

We all make mistakes, that’s the nature of the game. Fortunately, there are lots of World Cup betting mistakes for us to tell you about, helping you to improve as a bettor ahead of the FIFA’s showpiece event.

Here are some common World Cup betting mistakes to avoid:

1. Not paying attention to the standings

One big error that some World Cup bettors make is not paying full attention to the standings during the group stages. For example, if you ignore the standings, you may bet on a team to win a game that they don’t really need to, or bet on a game to contain lots of goals when the two teams involved are both likely to be playing for a draw because doing so would be advantageous.

Ensure that you are familiar with the standings and understand the motivation of each team during the group stages. This will help prevent you from making poor betting decisions.

2. Not paying attention to team news

Paying attention to team news is crucial. For example, some players are more important than others, and if certain players are not playing, for whatever reason, a good bet can quickly become a bad bet. Always factor in team, injury updates and squad rotation news into the process of deciding on and placing World Cup bets.

3. Overstaking

Overstaking is often the downfall of a bettor. It’s important not to over stake on any given game or any given bet. No matter how confident you are, no matter how great a bet seems, any bet can easily lose, so it’s essential not to over stake on a single bet/game, as doing so can leave you in a poor position.

From a betting point of view, be smart, focus on the tournament as a whole, and don’t get carried away with any one particular game.

4. Not having a clear strategy

One big mistake that bettors often make when it comes to a massive tournament like the World Cup is failing to have a clear strategy. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and not have a plan, but not having a plan will lead to mistakes, placing poor bets and more likely than not, it will lead to unneeded losses.

5. Chasing losses

One of the worst things that any bettor can do is to chase losses. Chasing losses is nothing but a shortcut to losing, and often losing big.

Plan all of your World Cup bets in advance, don’t bet with money you cannot afford, don’t overstake, and don’t chase losses on unplanned bets when things go wrong. Stay patient, focus on the bigger picture and stick to your strategy.

World Cup mobile betting and apps

The above World Cup betting apps are well-designed and available on both iOS and Android devices, which means you can easily place World Cup bets on the go.

These apps offer the same markets, odds and promotions as their desktop counterparts, but with the convenience of betting from anywhere. Look for apps with quick deposit options, live streaming and push notifications for in-play betting.

Safety & responsible gambling

At Sports Mole, we take the subject of responsible gambling very seriously. We urge all of our readers to gamble responsibly, betting only with funds that they can afford to lose.

Suppose you have any questions or concerns regarding responsible gambling or problem gambling. In that case, it’s a good idea to reach out to one of several professional organisations, such as GameCare, GAMSTOP or GambleAware.

Each of the World Cup betting sites we recommend has a responsible gambling section, which can usually be found by scrolling to the bottom of the main page. This section typically includes helpful tools such as deposit limits, time-outs, spending limits, and self-exclusion options.

Last but not least, please do keep your World Cup betting fun. Do not bet on the World Cup in an attempt to make easy gains, and do not bet with money that you cannot reasonably afford to lose. For example, we do not condone or advise betting with money that is needed for bills or living expenses.

UKGC licensing

A significant part of choosing the right bookmaker involves selecting one that is legitimate. It’s essential to verify whether a side is licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. All sites licensed by the UKGC clearly state this on their website, usually at the bottom of the main page.

If you cannot confirm whether a betting site is licensed and regulated by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission, do not use it. All of the sites featured on Sports Mole are licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission.

Ensuring that you’re betting with an officially licensed and regulated sportsbook is essential. If you’re betting with a licensed and regulated operator, you’re not going to fall victim to a lack of fair play.

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