Hours after Shane Warne and Liz Hurley announced their engagement, bookmakers were offering bets on the wedding
The British public love celebrity showbiz gossip, a look at the number of pages given over to celebrity and showbiz news in the daily and Sunday newspapers is indicative of the endless appetite for news and gossip about A-list to Z-list celebrities. The infatuation with celebrity is not restricted to the shores of the UK, for worldwide TV broadcasts and the internet are awash with stories, pictures and gossip about the famous from all from walks of life which only goes to show this is a global obsession.
Bookmakers are never slow to pick up on public interest and in attempt to maintain an element of fun and make a little money at the same time, create ‘special’ and ‘novelty’ betting markets based on topical celebrity and showbiz news.
While X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing are well established as regular betting markets with major online bookmakers, it is possible to find the most bizarre betting opportunities on topical celebrity and showbiz news. No major showbiz or celebrity story will escape without a bookmaker somewhere coming up with a proposition on which you can place a bet. Whether it’s the choice a celebrity’s clothing for a big occasion, a wedding date or the next romantic liaison after a well-publicised split, you’ll be able to bet on it.
Best Free Bets publish regular showbiz and celebrity stories and include details of betting opportunities based on the story, for those who get a little extra titillation from the betting side of showbiz and celebrity news. Bookmakers ‘special’ and ‘novelty’ betting markets form part of their Sportsbook and as such qualify for free bets, which can be obtained when first opening an account with a bookmaker or when receiving free bet refunds and from other special offers.
HOW TO GET SHOWBIZ AND CELEBRITY SPECIAL FREE BETS
Get free bets for special Showbiz and Celebrity betting opportunities by registering with online bookmakers to claim the free bet offers available exclusively to new customers.
Three steps to get Showbiz and Celebrity Special free bets
- Select your free bet offer(s); check the main terms and conditions for restrictions for qualifying for free bets and using free bets, then select the free bet offer(s) that best suit your needs. Best Free Bets has a list of free bet offers with all the main terms detailed. CLICK HERE SEE A LIST OF FREE BET OFFERS
- Sign up with an online bookmaker; Best Free Bets has reviewed the best online bookmakers who will all provide free bets to new customers, the bookmakers are recommended because they are trustworthy and reputable, just follow the links to bookmaker’s website and register your details.
- Deposit some funds and place a bet; in most instances deposit and bet as little as £5 to qualify for a free bet matching your first bet stake up to the maximum offered by the bookmaker.
Online bookmakers will normally credit the free bet to your account within 24-48 hours of meeting the qualifying requirements, which usually entails making a deposit and/or placing a bet.
REDEEMING SHOWBIZ AND CELEBRITY SPECIAL FREE BETS
Normally, using your free bets is simply a matter of making your selection and indicating on the bet slip that you wish to use your free bet. Some bookmakers’ methods vary slightly, however their websites will contain instructions on how to redeem your free bet.
There will be restrictions placed on the use of free bets which vary between bookmakers and is advisable to make yourself familiar with those restrictions before signing up.
The six most important facts about redeeming Showbiz and Celebrity Special free bets
- Free bet stakes will not be included in returns
- Minimum Odds; expect the bookmaker to insist your free bet is placed on a selection with a minimum price, typically 1/5 (1.20) to evens (2.00)
- Bet Type restrictions; you may not be allowed to use your free bet for some types of bets, however Singles are almost allowed and Accumulators are accepted by most bookmakers.
- Product restrictions; you won’t be able to invest free bets in Tote Pools and in many instances you will be confined to using the free bets in the sportsbook which includes Special and Novelty betting, rather than Casino, Poker and other gaming products.
- Rollover requirements; some online bookmakers insist customers bet their deposit and/or stake a number of times before making a withdrawal.
- Free Bet Expiry; if unused, the free bets will expire after a period of time, normally 7 to 30 days
BETTING TIPS FOR SHOWBIZ AND CELEBRITY SPECIAL MARKETS
If you enjoy a flutter on special and novelty betting opportunities based on Showbiz and Celebrity news then its worth considering opening accounts with a number of online bookmakers. Free bets provide an excellent opportunity to increase your winnings or the chance to bet a winner without risking your own money. Sometimes there may be an opportunity to compare different odds available for the same Showbiz or Celebrity special betting market to ensure you get the best odds available, but more likely you’ll find it increases the range of betting opportunities as each bookmaker comes up with its own unique betting propositions.
Nowadays you can place a bet on your mobile phone and most online bookmakers have special mobile friendly versions of their websites or specially developed mobile phone and smartphone applications to make the website easy to browse and place a bet while you are out and about. It is worth mentioning because some online bookmakers will give you a free bet for trying out their mobile service, even if you already hold an account with them.
Our best Showbiz and Celebrity Special free bet tips
- Open accounts with a number of online bookmakers, get free bets and choose the best odds.
- Find bookmakers you can trust, be confident of the bona fides of the bookmaker before handing over important personal and financial information.
Best Free Bets bookmaker reviews provide details of each bookmaker’s offers and promotions. By their nature, offers and promotions can change and we advise you visit the bookmaker’s website and check the available promotions before placing your bet. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIST OF BOOKMAKER REVIEWS.