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Paddy Power – Cheltenham Festival 2026 (Day 3) Offer (In-Shop)

Description

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

Key terms

  • Event

    13:20 Cheltenham on Thursday, 12th March 2026.
  • Offer availability

    Place your bet over the counter between 08:00 on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 and 13:20 on Thursday, 12th March 2026.
  • Eligible customers

    Bettors placing in-store bets using a linked and activated Paddy Power Play Card.
  • Qualifying bet

    One win or each-way bet on the eligible races.
  • Required stake

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

    2.00 (Evens) combined.
  • Reward and crediting

    £5 free bet to use online, credited within 2 hours of placing the qualifying bet.
  • Free bet rules

    Valid for 7 days; stake not returned with winnings.
  • Restrictions

    Excludes betting machines, ante-post bets and price boosts/enhancements; max one qualifying bet and one free bet per customer; duplicate accounts disqualified.

Read full terms .

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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