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BetMGM – Cheltenham Festival 2026 (Day 1) Offer

Description

Claim a completely free bet to use on any Tuesday race at Cheltenham.

Key terms

  • Event and market

    Any Day 1 Cheltenham 2026 market (ante-post excluded).
  • Offer availability

    10:00 on Friday, 6th March 2026 until the start of the final race on Tuesday, 10th March 2026.
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2).
  • Reward

    Free bet to use on horse racing; visible in your betslip during the offer window; winnings paid in cash.
  • Restrictions

    One use per customer; singles only; no each-way, system or cash-out; stake not returned.

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Tips for this offer

Based on £2 free bet, aim for a profit of £1.60 on this BetMGM offer.

General advice and example for free bet offers

Once claimed, you can convert any free bets into around 80% 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 Free Bets Guide for a complete walkthrough of this offer type.

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Since 2014, I’ve blogged over £100,000 worth of profit, and made it my mission to make matched betting accessible to everyone.