Punters offered free bets as horse racing and World Cup betting promotions ramp up

Punters are being offered a flurry of free bets and sign-up bonuses this week, as bookmakers compete for customers ahead of a packed horse racing schedule and the World Cup semi-finals. The Sun Racing has worked with its betting partners to deliver what it calls the best free bets, including a Tote offer that gives new customers £20 in credit and free bets after a £5 qualifying bet at odds of 1/1 or greater. Betfred is offering new customers three £10 sports free bets and two £10 acca free bets after a first bet of £10 or more at evens. William Hill is offering a £30 bonus to new customers who stake £10 on odds of 1/2 or greater. Meanwhile, Spreadex is providing three £10 fixed odds free bets, three £5 Total Goals football spread bets, three £5 Winning Favourites spread bets, and a £1 racing Race Index spread bet for new customers who place a £10 fixed odds bet at minimum odds of 1/2. SBK is offering £40 in free bets after a £20 first deposit and a bet at min odds of 2/1. Bet365 and BetMGM also have offers, with BetMGM giving a £10 free bet on a £10 sports bet. The Evening Standard has launched a daily World Cup betting hub, offering odds, tips, and price boosts for upcoming games, including the semi-finals. All offers require new customers, are subject to terms and conditions, and come with responsible gambling warnings including the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 and Gamstop. Commercial content notices apply: The Sun may receive payment from some of the featured casino offers.