Most online bookmakers offer free football bets, or in fact, any free online sports bets for new accounts, whilst others offer special promotions for specific events. To help you decide which online bookmaker is right for you, please read the reviews below and keep checking the website frequently as many offers change weekly.

10Bet.com

Established in 2003, the Bookmaker 10Bet quickly became an industry leader for soccer betting offering the widest selection of soccer leagues from all over the world.

Commited to offering the best and earliest lines, 10bet have proved to be a serious bookmaker and a home for large bettors and professional players. High limits are available upon request up to £100,000, simply submit a request online and its all handled within seconds.

There is a selection of wager options to choose from plus exclusive to 10Bet is Mixed Games, a virtual match of 2 teams who actually play the same round of games but not against each other. You can check the site for full details of this unique option.

Place wagers in real time with Live Betting, in addition to the traditional handicap line and money line 10Bet offers the Asian Handicap Stye which is the starting score when you place a bet.

The layout of the website is perhaps is not the best in the market but its fairly straight forward enough and more importantly it functions smoothly. Customer service is available 24/7/365 but is limited to telephone and email only.

+ The biggest selection of online football betting markets available

- No Horse Racing markets

Verdict – A must site for anyone who bets regularly on football. They are also currently offering a 50% match up on your 1st bet up to the value of £20. Back to top

www.Bet365.com

Bet365 are currently offering £100 worth of free football bets with a £25 free bet from your first bet alone. Opening an account with Bet365 is very simple requiring just the basic simple details such as name, address etc. You can deposit funds into your betting account either by using your debit/credit card, bank transfer, Western Union, Neteller or Firepay.

They offer a huge array of different betting options on football with most world leagues covered. The premiership is paid particular attention to with a large number of varying types of bets being available. They also offer live betting in running on a lot of matches including the usual next scorer and end result. As well as football, there is a large selection of other available online sports bets available including the major American Sports.

+ A large coverage of various different sports.

- Although the sport you want is easy to find, sometimes finding the exact bet you want can not be.

Verdict - Despite a few teething problems you may have navigating to the exact bet you want, Bet365 offers a huge array of different sports and proves to be ever reliable. Team this with a good free bet offer and the site can be hard to resist. Back to top

www.betfair.com

Although Belfair currently have no free bet offers, there are some great offers to be had. This is mainly due to the fact that Belfair specialises in Exchange Betting. In short, this means that rather than setting odds like a normal book maker, BetFair provides an exchange where you bet against other punters. Firstly, either you or the other punter 'lay' odds on the bet of your choice. Other punters can then choose to bet against you or back the bet that has already been made. The advantage this has is that you can get much higher odds than the bookmakers are currently offering. BetFair is a UK Based exchange but still offers a huge variety of sports for the more varied punter.

+ Some excellent odds come up for grabs on a regular basis

- If you are looking for varying types of bets, BetFair can be limited. Most sports can be found straight away although the home page can look a little crowded due to the large number of sports available.

Verdict - If you normally stick to the Win-Draw-Win type bets, definitely give this a try. The odds available make up for the lack of free bets. Back to top

www.betfred.com

BetFred are currently offering to match your first bet winnings up to £100. In addition to this, they are one of our favorite bookmakers. Their site is easy to use and offers a huge variety of markets on which to bet. A sign up process that is as simple as they come only helps to make this ever growing High Street bookmaker a large online presence.

+ A great free bet offer and the safety of a large and well known Bookmaker.

- The only slight downside to Betfred is the truly average odds. Although they are by no means the worst.

Verdict - A truly great site that offers a wide choice of bets, a great free bet offer, and some excellent bonuses as well. Don't miss out. Back to top

Betinternet.com

Betinternet is a another well established online bookmaker with customers in more than 130 countries placing millions of pounds of bets a week. Betinternet.com seems to have a loyal user base and offers odds on a wide range of sports and a strong selection of Asian Handicap betting markets.

Reflecting the size of its user base, accounts can be opened in one of several languages and there are more than 10 banking options. A live results service keeps users up to date with all the latest scores in running.

+ Colourful and easy to navigate website. Betting in running is available and there is a £25 free bet offer for first time customers.

- Apart from the Asian Handicaps it only offers bets on major sports.

Verdict – A good website but nothing out of the ordinary in this very competitive industry. It is a very easy to use with a few additional virtual internet betting games available for added fun. To take up the offer please click on the banner below or on the link at our homepage. Back to top

www.BlueSq.com

Blue Square currently have no free bets on offer, however, they do offer one of the easiest to use sites. The website offers a simple navigation bar allowing you to quickly and easily choose the bets you want. It is also incredibly simple to register and you can bet via WAP on your mobile or even through digital television. A good range of sports on offer but outside of Europe, the coverage tends to be very limited.

+ A quick and easy site to use with simple navigation between bets.

- Distinct lack of bets available outside of Europe.

Verdict - A top quality site that is very simple to use. If you are not too bothered about the action outside of Europe, it makes a great choice. Back to top

www.Coral.com

Coral are one of the biggest names in bookmaking. As such, they rarely have any promotions on offer. However, the site is incredibly easy to use and they have been striving to make it the most secure of all the online bookmakers. Registration to Coral is done by a simple to complete form and their payouts are almost instant following results. Although they lack a large array of different bets, Coral offer a simple and quick way to bet on all the major sports events. Especially good if you are new to Sports Betting and just want a simple bet.

+ Simple to use, simple to bet

- Lack of different betting options and very rare promotion offers

Verdict - A big name in bookmaking. They know what punters want and deliver it through this site.

Extrabet is unique in that it offers you the chance to cash your bet with live odds. For example if you place a bet on a football game finishing 1 - 1 and at half time the score is 1 - 1 you can claim your winnings on the updated live odds.

O nce you have registered for an account with Extrabet's you can deposit money in a number of ways. The minimum deposit is £10 and you can use any major UK credit or debit card. Alternatively you can use Bank Transfer, Moneybookers or a Cheque. Once you have money in your account you can bet as little as a £1. Also as a further incentive Extrabet are currently offering new account holders up to £25 in free bets, so click on the banner below or the link on our homepage to take up this offer.

I f you have any problems whilst using Extrabet, they have a very good customer services team, that can be contacted by email or by telephone, which ever method you prefer. Extrabet offering a range of odds on all major sporting markets..

+ A good unique approach to betting.

- Very limited in choices on what to bet on. Only offer major sporting events

Verdict – Good customer service, free bet offer and unique to other bookmakers gives us the thumbs up. For people who like outside odds, it might be worth using Extrabet to cash in on live bets that do not normally go your way at the end of play. Back to top

GameBookers.com

Gamebookers have been operating for around three years and are the fastest growing bookmaker on the internet. They are part of the PartyPoker.com brand and handle over 8 million bets a year and are licenced in the UK so you can bet in confidence.

G amebookers is solely an internet operation meaning they offer far more competitive odds. Opening an online betting account with Gamebookers is quick and simple. All you need to do is click on the banner below or the link on our homepage.

Gamebookers accept payments through Neteller, Quick Pay, Cheque, Paybox, Paysafe card, Egold and all major credit cards . An initial deposit of £10 is required to activate your account. There is a special 100% bonus on your first stake up to the equivalant of €20. So if you place a first bet of €20 (£15) you will get €20 credited into your Gamebookers betting account.

G amebookers also offers the option of P2P, a Person to Person betting system. This is where you can bet against other punters like in a betting exchange. As a result they can offer you some of the best odds. Gamebookers also run a 24 hour customer service team and display sports news, statistics, live scores and community boards on the website.

+ Competitive odds and good functionality

- The website is easy to use but I feel the design lets it down from being a high quality site.

Verdict – A growing name in online betting offering good promotions and offers . Many options for payment and the P2P Betting system is definitely worth a try. Back to top

www.Ladbrokes.com

Ladbrokes is another big name in the gambling world. Much as with Coral, the Ladbrokes site is easy to use and they have put a lot of attention into making the site as secure as possible. This does come with the sacrifice of slightly reduced odds on a lot of the markets but Ladbrokes do offer free bets from time to time so are definitely worth checking out. A very useable website with an extensive range of features, like live football scores and audio horse racing news.

+ Possibly the biggest name out there with a very usable site incorporating lots of features.

- Due to the above, they tend to offer slightly reduced odds.

Verdict - If security and reliability are your main concern, then go for Ladbrokes. If it's value you want, look elsewhere and make the most of improved odds and free bets. Back to top

www.PaddyPower.com

PaddyPower are currently offering all new customers a free bet of £10. The site is easy to use and very much geared towards making betting easy for all. Another great feature of PaddyPower is the money back offers they often run for specific circumstances; see the site for more information but a lot of people benefit from these offers. They offer plenty of American sports but concentrate specifically on Europe with a large selection of bets available. PaddyPower are an ever growing name in the betting world and a bookmaker you can trust with your bets.

+ A good site that is easy to navigate and offers some good promotions.

- Not a vast range of betting options past the basics.

Verdict - A growing name in online betting offering good promotions and offers. Of you are looking to get more involved on particular events, the depth of betting options can sometimes be lacking. Back to top

www.SkyBet.com

Another well designed and easy to use site brought to you by BSkyB. With a name as big as this you can be sure your money is safe. Although with this said, at present they are doing little to offer anything out of the ordinary. There are no free UK bets currently available on their sports book but these are offered from time to time. As with other sites, bets can be placed via WAP and also via digital television from the same account.

+ A big name and reputation assuring the safe keeping of your money.

- No offers out of the ordinary and promotions are rarely offered.

Verdict - A good site that is easy to use but fails to inspire by offering little more than any other betting site. Back to top

www.SportingOdds.com

Sporting Odds offer a huge variety of in depth betting. The site can seem crowded but with a little time, actually proves fairly easy to navigate if a little slow. Whilst it may not be ideal for newcomers, a seasoned punter will love the array of different bets on offer. The initial registration form can seem a little long winded but once completed, account handling is an easy process. Whilst free bets are not always available, Sporting Odds often offer them when big events are on so it is worth joining during these periods.

+ Huge amount of content and large variety of bets.

- Due to the variety of bets, the site can seem slow and difficult to navigate.

Verdict - If you are looking for specific bets, Sporting Odds must be at the top of your list. If you can manage to put up with some slow areas and learn the navigation process, this site could be a real winner. Back to top

www.stanjames.com

Stan James is the market leader in offering betting in running on an enormous range of sporting events. For over a decade the bookmaker has led the industry in offering an in-running betting service and it's fair to say other bookmakers have had to follow the lead of Stan James

Early prices on every market offered are, of course, always available too, and there are EPs on the day's racing from around 10am each day. Stan James is a UK-licensed bookmaker and has strong coverage of UK racing and football as well as in depth coverage of other markets.

The Stan James website is user-friendly, there are convenient next event information points and the firm is willing to take large bets at published prices. Another small feature is that once you have opened an account with Stan James you can use the same log in details to play both poker and casino games.

+ Early Prices offered on every market, A Free £25 introductory bet offer and just a one log in for all three sites

- The website is user-friendly but we feel the design is getting a little dated.

Verdict - Overall this is a top quality site. It has a top bet introductory offer, really good early market prices, betting in running and a very good customer service. Back to top

www.TotalBet.com

  Total Bet has become one of the best online bookmakers and this is down to the fact that they offer competitive odds on a vast range of sports. Their website is easy to use for people who might be unfamiliar in making online sports bets.

In terms of offers, totalbet.com is currently offering free football bets to new account holders. You could receive £25 in free online sports bets by placing a first stake of £10 or more and then 5 more bets of £10.

+ They offer competitive odds for a wide range of sports . Easy website to navigate round and have a very secure payment system

- The introductory offer is ok, but there are better deals out there .

Verdict - A must for any gambler wishing to make online sports bets . Back to top

www.ToteSport.com

Totesport, formerly known simply as the Tote, is one of the largest betting organisations in the UK. Established in 1929, totesport now has more than 4,000 employees, over 450 betting shops and a significant presence on each of the UK's major horse racing courses. It accepts over a 75 million bets a year.

With all this in mind, you would expect their website to be as equally impressive and to be fair it does. Totesports new website is user-friendly and offers a comprehensive range of sports and special markets as well as a wide range of punter-friendly features. Of course, the usual wide range of Tote Bet types ranging from Scoop 6, Place pots and Quad Pots right through to Jackpots are all available too.

+ The design of the website keeps it's originality that makes Totesport so popular . Their introductory offer is also attractive by offering new customers a Free Bet worth up to £25 on all online sports bets .

- The payment options are fairly limited with them only accepting major credit and debit cards .

Verdict - The additional bet type features and the attractive introductory offer gives us to show the thumbs up. Back to top

VC Bet

The VCBet site is owned by Victor Chandler and the early versions of this site were not developed to their full potential. However, they have updated the site and features and this new site is very slick all the way though and navigation is simple.

The only slight advantage that other bookmakers might enjoy is more detailed handling of less common betting targets like F1 and non-sport related bets. However the operation of the betting process is very secure and you know where you are at all times with a clear "Confirmation Required" message displayed before your money goes on.

VC Bet always have attractive offers for first time customers and at the moment you can claim up to a £50 Free Bet from your initial stake which is currently the best on offer. To take advantage of this claim just click on the banner below or the link on the homepage.

+ Looks and feels like a professional gambling website. Currently has the best bookmaker offer for first time customers.

- The only slight negative point is the lack of non-sport events to bet on.

Verdict – Overall a well designed and attractive site which will want you to make to come back for more. With this and the free bet offer you would be a fool to ignore. Join today. Back to top