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Paddy Power – Place a bet, Get a free bet (Football)

Description

Opt in and place a pre-match ‘Bet Builder’ on any football match to get a matching free ‘Bet Builder’ to use on football.

Eligible events

All football matches between Friday, 24th April 2026 and Monday, 27th April 2026.

Key terms

  • Opt-in required

    Tap Opt In in your Promotions Hub before betting.
  • Offer availability

    18:00 on Friday, 24th April 2026 until 23:59 on Monday, 27th April 2026; one free bet per customer.
  • Event & market

    Any football 'Bet Builder' with a minimum of 3 selections, placed pre-match.
  • Qualifying bet

    First 'Bet Builder' placed after opt-in.
  • Minimum/maximum stake

    £5+ / £25 max.
  • Minimum odds

    2.00 (Evens) per 'Bet Builder'.
  • Reward & crediting

    Free bet to use on football matching your stake up to £25; credited upon settlement; stake not returned with winnings.
  • Reward validity

    7 days to use on any football 'Bet Builder'.
  • Restrictions

    Offer must appear in Promotions Hub; online bets only; one account per person; in-store bets excluded.

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Tips for this offer

Based on a 'Bet £5, Get £5' version of this offer, aim for a profit of £2.00 on this Paddy Power offer.

General advice and example for ‘Bet X, Get Y’ offers

Place your qualifying bets at low odds, ensuring you meet any minimum odds requirement. Use the ‘Qualifying Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes.

Once received, you can convert any free bets or bonuses into cash. Use the ‘Free Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes. It’s best to place free bets at high odds to maximise your profits.

See my ‘Bet X, Get Y‘ guide for a complete walkthrough of this offer type.

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