Line up of the 2011 X Factor judges, Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh
X Factor is the multi-award winning entertainment program brought to us by music and entertainment impresario Simon Cowell and it goes from stength to strength. While the line up of famous judges change, the formula for success of the blockbuster show remains constant and X Factor continues to pull record audiences and is the biggest talent competition in Europe.
Betting interest in the X Factor contestants has been steadily growing and has become a staple betting market in every major online sportsbook. Fans of the X Factor can choose to bet on their favourite performer to become the winning act or bet on who will be the next act to be eliminated from the show.
The X Factor format puts the contestants into four groups, Boys, Girls, Group and Overs (a mixed group of more mature male and female acts). Bookmakers are finding the X Factor categories are becoming ever more popular as a betting option with betting on the Top Boy and Top Girl coming in for a lot of support from X Factor betting fans.
The gossip and hype that surrounds the X Factor drives demand for many Special and Novelty betting propositions. There is betting on the winning judge, the next X Factor judge to quit, first judge to lose all acts and many more.
Best Free Bets publish regular X Factor articles and include details of betting opportunities based on the show. Since bookmakers ‘Special’ and ‘Novelty’ betting markets form part of their Sportsbook, betting on X Factor will 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 FREE BETS FOR X FACTOR
Get free bets for X Factor by registering with online bookmakers to claim the free bet offers available exclusively to new customers.
Three steps to get free bets for X Factor
- 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 X FACTOR FREE BETS
Normally, using your X Factor free bet 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 X Factor 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 X Factor 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 X FACTOR
If you enjoy having a betting interest in a number of X Factor shows 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. You also gain the advantage of being able to compare the different odds available for your selection allowing you to choose the best odds for your X Factor bets, which will obviously help your chances of making a profit.
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 X Factor 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.
- Look out for free bet refunds, the self-styled Bonus King, Betfred has begun to offer cashback special on X Factor, expect other bookmakers to follow suit. We’ll post news of the latest X Factor offers at Best Free Bets.
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.