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Sky Bet – Bet £5, Get £2 free bet (Horse Racing)

Description

Opt in and place a £5+ bet on horse racing to get a £2 free bet.

Key terms

  • Opt in required

    Click the Opt In button before betting.
  • Offer availability

    17:00 on Friday, 23rd January 2026 to 20:00 on Saturday, 24th January 2026.
  • Event & market

    Any horse racing; 'Win' or 'Each Way'.
  • Minimum stake

    £5+.
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2).
  • Reward

    £2 free bet to use on horse racing; credited upon settlement of qualifying bet within 72 hours.
  • Free bet validity

    7 days; stake not returned.
  • Restrictions

    One per customer; cash bets only.

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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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