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William Hill – Aintree Festival 2026 (Day 1) (In-Shop) Offer

Description

Place a £10+ in-shop bet on any Aintree race on Thursday to receive a £5 horse racing free bet for use the next day.

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    After your bet prints, tap ‘Accept’ on the terminal pop-up.
  • Offer availability

    Thursday, 9th April 2026 from shop opening to closing, or until 10,000 vouchers are issued.
  • Event

    Any race at Aintree on Thursday, 9th April 2026.
  • Market

    Any Aintree race market.
  • Minimum stake

    £10+.
  • Minimum odds

    3.00 (2/1).
  • Qualifying bet

    Single cash or card wager placed via a Self-service betting terminal (SSBT).
  • Reward and crediting

    £5 free bet to use on horse racing, printed upon placement once you accept.
  • Reward validity

    In-store only on Friday, 10th April 2026; expires at shop closing.
  • Stake returned

    Free bet stake not returned with winnings.
  • Eligible customers

    In-store bettors using William Hill terminals.
  • Restrictions

    One free bet per customer.

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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