Jason Donovan became 2011 Strictly Come Dancing favourite after his polished performance in the first show
Strictly Come Dancing is the BBC’s long running prime-time celebrity entertainment program which is a spin-off from the ballroom dancing series, Come Dancing. Strictly Come Dancing pairs a number of popular celebrities with professional ballroom dancers for a talent contest presented by Bruce Forsyth.
The panel of judges and Strictly Come Dancing viewers decide together who will take part in the weekly Dance Off via a polling system that combines the results of the judges’ marks and the TV audience’s telephone votes. The judges decide which of the two pairs stay in the contest and who has performed their last moves on Strictly Come Dancing.
Betting interest on Strictly Come Dancing has steadily grown since the show was first aired in 2004 and has become a popular betting market for major online sportsbooks. Fans of Strictly Come Dancing can choose to bet on their favourite dance pair to become the winning partnership or bet on who will be the next pair to be eliminated from the show.
The Strictly Come Dancing format splits an equal number of male and female celebrities together with professional dancers of the opposite gender creating betting markets for top female celebrity and top male celebrity.
Best Free Bets publish regular Strictly Come Dancing 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 Strictly Come Dancing 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 STRICTLY COME DANCING
Get free bets for Strictly Come Dancing by registering with online bookmakers to claim the free bet offers available exclusively to new customers.
Three steps to get free bets for Strictly Come Dancing
- 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 STRICTLY COME DANCING FREE BETS
Normally, using your Strictly Come Dancing 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 Strictly Come Dancing 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 Strictly Come Dancing 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 STRICTLY COME DANCING
If you enjoy having a betting interest in a number of Strictly Come Dancing 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 Strictly Come Dancing 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 Strictly Come Dancing 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.