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Virgin Bet – Bet £10, Get £5 free bet (EFL Cup)

Description

Place a £10+ bet on Wednesday’s EFL Cup matches to claim a £5 free bet.

Eligible events

All EFL Cup matches on Wednesday, 28th October 2026.

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    Yes, via promo page before betting.
  • Offer availability

    Wednesday, 28th October 2026 only.
  • Event & market

    Any EFL Cup match on Wednesday, 28th October 2026; no specials or price boosts.
  • Minimum stake

    £10.
  • Minimum odds

    2.00 (Evens).
  • Reward

    £5 free bet, credited within 1 hour of the qualifying bet settling.
  • Free bet use

    Expires after 7 days; stake not returned with any winnings.
  • Restrictions

    Only the first qualifying bet after opt-in counts.

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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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