Is it really true?  Can you get free bets on various sports just by knowing where to look?

Yes indeed, it is true.  They are also easier to find than you might think.  The reason for this is that a lot of gambling websites offer free bets to entice people to join up with them.  Quite often you can join a site and claim as much as £50 as a free bet.  The amount you get depends on the site however, so take a look around to see which one is best for your needs.

All you have to do to find the sites that give out free bets when you join is to search for the term ‘free bets’ in your choice of search engine.  This will bring up lots of results, many of which will be with well known companies. 

One thing you have to be sure of is the terms and conditions surrounding any bet which is given to you free of charge.  Normally the free bets are given on a like for like basis.  This means that if you place a bet for £10 you will receive a free bet which equals that amount.  If your placed bet is higher you’ll get a matching bet for free there as well.

It may also be the case that free bets can only be given if they match certain odds criteria, so watch out for this requirement too.