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Star Sports – Bet £10, Get £5 free bet (Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest)

Description

Place a £10+ ‘Bet Builder’ on Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest to get a £5 free ‘Bet Builder’ on Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk.

Eligible events

Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (Kick-off: 20:00 on Thursday, 7th May 2026).

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    Yes.
  • Offer availability

    Online bets placed between Wednesday, 6th May 2026 and 20:00 on Thursday, 7th May 2026.
  • Event

    Qualifier – Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest; reward – Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk (both Thursday, 7th May 2026).
  • Minimum stake

    £10+.
  • Minimum odds

    5.00 (4/1) per 'Build-A-Bet'.
  • Qualifying bet

    First 'Build-A-Bet' after opt-in; minimum 2 selections.
  • Reward

    £5 free 'Build-A-Bet' credited upon placement; expires at 20:00 on Thursday, 7th May 2026; stake not returned.
  • Restrictions

    One offer per customer; in-store bets excluded.

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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