Nearly every bookmaker will offer a welcome bonuses upon creating a new account. The reasoning behind it, is to reward new players for choosing the specific bookie and also give them an added incentive to make a deposit and start betting. The most common welcome offer is the Sign Up Bonus, that adds a specific percentage of bonus money to your first deposit that can vary from 50% to 200% depending on the sportsbook. You might also receive a Welcome Bonus in the form of a risk free bet or a sign up offer where you unlock certain portions of your bonus by wagering a specific amount. A Matched Bet is a popular UK sign up offer where the bookie will give you your stake back in case you lose your first bet.

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BookmakerAmount  
$250 50% 1.50 $20 D + B x5Visit Site
$50 200% 1.50 $20 D + B x8Visit Site
$2.500 50% 1.50 $50 D + B x10Visit Site
$520 50% 1.50 $100 D x10Visit Site
€30 300% - €10 D + B x1Visit Site
1XBet€130 100% 1.40 (Trebles) €1 B x3Visit Site

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BookmakerAmount  
Betfair5 x €20 100% 1.50 €10 D x3Visit Site
Betrebels€100 100% 1.75 €10 D + B x5Visit Site
Ladbrokes£50 100% 1.50 £5 B x1Visit Site
Bethard€125 125% 2.00 €10 D + B x7Visit Site
Betrally€100 100% 1.50 €10 VariesVisit Site
Bet365€100 100% 1.50 €10 D + B x3Visit Site
Mybet€100 100% 1.50 €5 B x9Visit Site
Tipbet€100 200% 2.00 €10 VariesVisit Site
10bet€200 50% 1.60 €15 D + B x5Visit Site
OlyBet€100 100% 1.60 €10 D x10Visit Site
Betfred£60 500% 2.00 £10 D x1Visit Site
18bet€125 100% 1.80 €10 D + B x12Visit Site
Sportingbet£15 100% 2.00 £10 D x1Visit Site
Winmasters€50 50% 1.80 €25 D + B x7Visit Site
LVBET€50 100% (Doubles) 1.25 €10 D + B x6Visit Site
Sportsbet.com.au$100 100% 2.00 $10 D + B x1Visit Site
Vulkanbet€100 100% 1.75 €10 B x20Visit Site
Casino-X$2000 100% 1.70 $5 D + B x25Visit Site
Joycasino€50 + €10 free 100% 1.70 $5 D + B x25Visit Site
EnergyBet€35 100% 1.80 €10 D + B x5Visit Site
Royal Panda£20 100% 2.00 £20 D x1Visit Site
Novibet€100 100% 1.50 €10 D + B x5Visit Site
Vbet€100 100% 1.70 €5 B x18Visit Site
Nordicbet€10 100% 1.50 €10 B x3Visit Site
Betvictor€40 400% 2.00 €10 B x40Visit Site
Bwin€100 100% - €10 B + D x3Visit Site
William Hill£30 300% 1.50 £10 B x1Visit Site
24Bettle€100 + €15 100% 1.80 €10 D + B x8Visit Site
ComeOn€25 100% 2.00 €10 D + B x6Visit Site
Betstars€20 100% 2.00 €20 B x1Visit Site
Paddy Power£20 100% 1.50 £20 D x1Visit Site
Betolimp€100 100% 1.60 €10 B x1Visit Site
b-Bets€100+€15 100% 1.80 €20 D + B x8Visit Site
Dafabet€80 50% 1.80 €10 D + B x35Visit Site
Coral£20 30% 1.50 £5 B x1Visit Site
Matchbook£500 100% - £5 B x1Visit Site
Unibet€25 100% 1.40 €10 B x3Visit Site
Betsson€75 100% 1.50 €10 D +B x10Visit Site
Bet-at-home€50 50% 1.70 €10 B + D x4Visit Site
NetBet€50 50% 1.60 €10 D + B x6Visit Site
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Redbet€10 100% 2.00 €10 D x5Visit Site
Campeonbet€100 100% 2.00 €10 D + B x15Visit Site
Goalbet€50 100% 1.50 €10 B x5Visit Site
Interwetten€100 100% 1.70 €10 D x5Visit Site
Betcart€200 50% 1.60 €15 D + B x8Visit Site
Favbet€10 100% 1.50 €10 B x1Visit Site
PinnacleHigh Odds - - - -Visit Site
Marathonbet- - - - -Visit Site

Welcome Bonus Types

Deposit bonus

Every sportsbook sign up bonus is immediately activated as soon as you make your first deposit. This type of sportsbook bonus is available in almost all bookies, and is considered a fundamental factor by all players in order to register on a specific bookmaker. Keep in mind, however, that although there is a variety of percentages being offered, a limit is always placed on the bonus amount you can receive. For example, many betting websites clarify that they offer a 100% bonus on your first deposit, that can’t surpass €100.

Welcome bonus

Instead of offering a percentage on your first deposit, some bookmakers might give you a certain amount of money to boost your account as a one-off Welcome Bonus. This promotion policy was popular in the last decade and was considered as one of the top bookmakers offers with some betting companies still retaining it. In most cases it requires far less restrictions than a typical 100% deposit offer. For example, you don’t have to rollover a sportsbook 100 percent bonus before you can withdraw your money.

Free Bets

This is another type of welcome bonus and possibly the most user friendly. You get a certain amount of money (varying from €5 to €30 depending on your deposit) that can be used to place a bet. Usually this free bet bonus can only be placed on certain types of bets (for example, some bookies exclude 2-way markets like Asian handicaps or over/under), but in most cases, if you win you can make a withdrawal immediately. It is easily considered one of the best signup bonus in sports betting, with many bookies offering it.

Matched Bets

Matched bets are the most recent types of bonuses on bookmakers’ promotion policies. Their rules are pretty straightforward, as you place a wager from your own money up to a specific limit (usually not exceeding €30) and if you happen to lose, the bookmaker will refund your stake. As a result, you can only claim your bonus if you lose, however, this offers a safety net that allows you to punt on riskier choices.

6 Key points before choosing your Sign Up Bonus

  1. Rollover: Perhaps the most crucial factor of a Sign up bonus. The rollover impacts how many times you have to wager the bonus and your initial deposit before you can withdraw it. The rollover varies from one bookmaker to the other and depends on the bonus amount. Generally a 3x rollover restriction is applied, but some bookies might require a 5x rollover before you can make a withdrawal. In any case, you should remember that sometimes it is better to get a smaller bonus with a lower rollover, as it will allow you to withdraw your money sooner.

  2. Minimum odds: When you receive a free bet, make sure you fulfill all the criteria before placing your wager, as some bookmakers might have a minimum odds restriction. Fox example, most bookmakers do not consider bets on 1.10 odds as valid for the wagering requirements. These odds might vary, as some betting sites may require even odds (1/1 or 2.00), while others will only accept much higher odds.

  3. Deposit options: It is important to thoroughly read the bonus terms and conditions before making a deposit. Some bookmakers will only offer the bonus on specific payment methods, usually by credit card or bank transfer. This might exclude e-wallets like Neteller or Skrill, so make sure to read the fine print on the bonus terms.

  4. Markets & Betting types: As mentioned above, your bonus can only be used in specific betting markets, according to each bookmaker’s policy. In most case you will be allowed to place a bet on any available market before the start of a match, while live events or specific markets such as Asian handicap will not qualify. These restrictions are clearly stated on the terms and conditions of the bonus.

  5. Promo codes: Some bookmakers might not activate the sign up bonus when you make your first deposit. Before you can claim it, you have to fill in a promo code, that is usually sent via e-mail. You can then activate your first deposit bonus on the “offers” field at the bookie’s website.

  6. E-mail activation: Make sure to fill in a correct and active email on your bookie account. Most bookmakers will usually send an email with an activation link you must follow before you can claim the bonus. These email activation offers are common for other types of bonuses, such us Loyalty Bonus or Reload Bonus.