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Paddy Power – Cheltenham Festival 2026 (Day 1) Offer (In-Shop)

Description

Place a £10+ win or £5+ each-way over-the-counter bet on Tuesday’s 13:20 Cheltenham with your Play Card to claim a £5 online free bet.

Key terms

  • Offer availability

    In-store over-the-counter bets with a linked Play Card from 08:00 on Monday, 9th March 2026 until 13:20 on Tuesday, 10th March 2026; one per customer.
  • Event & market

    Cheltenham races on Tuesday, 10th March 2026 – any market.
  • Required stake

    £10+ win or £5 each-way (£10 total).
  • Minimum odds

    2.00 (Evens) or higher.
  • Reward

    £5 online free bet credited within 2 hours of qualifying bet placement.
  • Reward validity

    Expires after 7 days; stake not returned.
  • Restrictions

    Betting machines; ante-post bets; price boosts/enhancements excluded.

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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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