Free Bets in Canada: New Betting Offers for December 2024

What are Free Bets and Betting Offers?

Free bets are a type of betting offer available on the best bookies in Canada. There are also several other types of bonuses, including free bets, matched deposits, and no deposit bonuses.

On this page, we will explain each type of betting offer and provide a guide on how to claim each offer, spot if the offer is good or bad, and which terms and conditions to look for when choosing your offer.

Free bets - A free bet is a set amount of money given to you for free to place a bet and potentially win real money with.

Betting offers - Betting offers are the umbrella term for all types of bonuses bookmakers offer to pull in new customers or retain existing customers.

Important Terms and Conditions Explained

There are several important terms and conditions you need to look at before committing to any free bets or betting offers.

1. Bonus code (if required) and where the bonus can be used (sportsbook or casino)
2. Any deposit restrictions for the bonus (e.g. e-wallets not always accepted)
3. The minimum deposit amount (if required)
4. Minimum qualifying odds to place or unlock the betting offer
5. The wagering requirements to unlock the funds for withdrawal
6. How long the bonus is valid (typically 7 - 30 days)

Check our operator reviews for guides on how to claim each betting offer.

Bonus Code

Be sure to look for a bonus code you must enter during your registration. Not all free bets and betting offers have bonus codes, but it is essential to check for one. We list all the sports and casino bonus codes in our operator reviews and have guides for claiming and using each betting offer.

Deposit Restrictions

Several betting offers have deposit restrictions mostly linked to e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller and prepaid cards like Paysafecard. You will need to deposit funds using other payment methods, including Interac, bank transfer, debit cards, or other e-wallets (if possible), to claim these betting offers.

Minimum Deposit Amount, Qualifying Odds & Wagering Requirements

You must make a minimum deposit on your first deposit to claim most betting offers.

Sometimes, you must place a bet at minimum odds to claim a free bet offer. This may mean wagering a minimum amount on your first bet.

Betting offers often have wagering requirements as well. Wagering requirements refer to how much you need to wager the bonus to unlock the funds for withdrawal. You will usually have to wager a set amount of money in a set amount of time. Often, the period varies from 7 - 30 days.

Take Betway's 100% Deposit Bonus of up to $200, for example. This betting offer has the following requirements:

1. Deposit a minimum of $20
2. Receive a 100% matched deposit of up to $200
3. Wager the bonus at minimum qualifying odds of 1.75 by ten times to unlock funds for withdrawal
4. Bonus valid for seven days

Types of Free Bet Offers in Canada

There are many different types of free bet offers. Some of the most common offers available to Canadian players include: 

• First Deposit Bonus 
• No Deposit Free Bet 
• Free Bets 
• Enhanced Odds 
• Hybrid Bonus  

Let’s take a look at how each offer works.

First Deposit Bonus 

First deposit bonuses are very common at both sportsbooks and online casinos. With first deposit bonuses, new customers can receive the following with their first deposit: 

• Free cash 
• Free bet 
• Free spins 

Example: 100% match bonus up to $200 on your first deposit.  

No Deposit Free Bet 

When it comes to no deposit free bets, players don’t need to deposit any money to claim a bonus! However, users will have to create a new account to receive this bonus.

For instance, a no deposit free bet could be a $5 free betting credit when you register for an account. No deposit is necessary.  

This type of betting offer generally ranges from $5 to $10. For larger bonuses, you’ll want to look for match bonuses and other deposit-based offers. 

No deposit free bets are also a lot more likely to have strict playthrough requirements. That said, it’s worth trying your luck - at the end of the day, it was free money anyways!

Free Bets 

Free bets are betting credits given to sportsbook and online casino customers as a bonus. This allows players to make bets without spending their own money. New and existing customers can benefit from free bets. 

For example, a free bet offer might be a free $10 bet when you place a $25 wager.  

Keep in mind - generally, if a free bet is successful then only the profit is returned. The original wager amount is withheld by the sportsbook or online casino. 

Enhanced Odds 

As the name suggests, enhanced odds increase the odds of an outcome. This offer makes the profit for a certain wager much higher than usual.  

For example, a sportsbook might offer +1000 odds on the first $10 of a winning bet (with regular odds for all amounts over $10). 

Sportsbooks sometimes offer enhanced odds to attract new customers to their site. The goal of offering enhanced odds is to increase customer activity. However, enhanced odds are often available to existing customers as well. 

Hybrid Bonus  

Some sites that have a sportsbook and online casino will offer hybrid bonuses. A hybrid bonus includes both a free sports bet and a casino bonus all in one. Hybrid bonuses often require a minimum deposit amount. 

For example, a hybrid bonus might be a $25 free sports bet and 50 free spins on a certain online slot when you deposit $25. 

Hybrid bonuses are available to both new and returning players.