DragonBet vs Ladbrokes free bets

Compare the latest active welcome offers from DragonBet and Ladbrokes. DragonBet currently lists: Get 50% of day one losses back as a Free Bet up to £25. Ladbrokes currently lists: Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets.

Winner Summary

  • Higher maximum bonus: Ladbrokes (£30 vs £25).
  • Lower qualifying spend: Ladbrokes (£5 vs £15).
  • Most recently checked: DragonBet (25 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
  • Reward type difference: DragonBet is listed as free bet, while Ladbrokes is listed as free_bets.

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureDragonBet logoDragonBetLadbrokes logoLadbrokes
HeadlineGet 50% of day one losses back as a Free Bet up to £25Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets
Reward typefree betfree_bets
Offer typelosses backwelcome_offer
Max bonus amount£25£30
Min qualifying spend£15£5
New customers onlyYesYes
Last checked25 Mar 202613 Mar 2026
Offer pageView DragonBet offerView Ladbrokes offer
TermsView termsView terms
ClaimJoin DragonBetJoin Ladbrokes

DragonBet logoDragonBet key points

  • New customers only
  • Welsh residents only
  • Use promo code Moneyback25
  • Deposit and place 3 bets of at least £5 each
  • Minimum odds 1.5 on qualifying bets
  • Bets must be settled by 23:59 on your first day
  • Get 50% of day one net sportsbook losses back as a Free Bet up to £25

Ladbrokes logoLadbrokes key points

  • New customers only
  • Deposit £5 and stake £5 on Sports
  • Minimum qualifying odds 1/2 (1.5)
  • Get 6 x £5 Free Bets
  • Includes sportsbook and Bet Builder Free Bets
  • Free Bets expire after 7 days

DragonBet logoDragonBet offer details

DragonBet Welcome offer

DragonBet's welcome offer gives eligible new customers 50% of day one net sportsbook losses back as Free Bet Tokens up to £25 when they use promo code Moneyback25 and place 3 qualifying bets of £5 or more at minimum odds of 1.5.

How it works

  • Register a new DragonBet account and enter promo code Moneyback25
  • Verify your account and make a successful deposit
  • Place 3 sportsbook bets on your first day, each with a minimum stake of £5
  • Qualifying bets must be at odds of 1.5 or greater
  • Only bets settled by 23:59 on your first day will count
  • If you finish day one with net sportsbook losses, you will receive 50% back in Free Bet Tokens, capped at £25, within 24 hours

Key terms

  • New customers only
  • Customers must be 18+, verified, and Welsh residents only
  • Offer code: Moneyback25
  • Offer starts 14:30 UK on 19/12/2025 and continues until further notice
  • The promotion applies to sportsbook activity only
  • The offer is limited to one per customer, and once per household / valid email address / IP address

Free Bet details

  • Eligible customers receive 50% of day one net losses as Free Bet Tokens, up to £25
  • An additional £1 Free Bet Token is available if you opt in to sports and casino email and SMS marketing during registration
  • The £1 Free Bet is credited on first bet placement
  • Free Bet Tokens must be used within 7 days of acceptance
  • Free Bet Tokens can be used on sportsbook markets at odds of 1/100 or greater
  • Free Bet stake is not returned with any winnings
  • Free Bet Tokens cannot be withdrawn as cash, used to claim another bonus, or combined with cash or other Free Bet Tokens

Payment restrictions

Only a successful deposit will count towards this offer. Cancelled or withdrawn deposits will not qualify. No other specific payment method restrictions are stated in the source terms.

Exclusions

Bets on Casino, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports do not count. This promotion cannot be used with any other DragonBet promotion. DragonBet may withhold, restrict or cancel the promotion in line with its eligibility, promotion abuse and internal risk policies.

Important note

Make sure your qualifying sportsbook bets are placed and settled within your first day and by 23:59, otherwise they will not count towards the offer.

Ladbrokes logoLadbrokes offer details

Ladbrokes Welcome Offer

New Ladbrokes customers can claim £30 in Free Bets after depositing £5 or more and placing qualifying sports stakes totalling £5.

How it works

  • Register a new Ladbrokes account
  • Deposit £5 or more within 14 days of registration
  • Place qualifying sports stakes totalling £5 at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater
  • Once your first qualifying bet is placed, Ladbrokes will credit your account with 6 x £5 Free Bets

Free Bet breakdown

  • 4 x £5 Free Bets on any sportsbook market
  • 1 x £5 Free Bet on any football Bet Builder market
  • 1 x £5 Free Bet on any horse racing Bet Builder market

Key terms

  • New customers only
  • Available to residents of the UK or Republic of Ireland
  • Account must be verified
  • Minimum deposit: £5
  • Qualifying bet stakes must total £5
  • Minimum qualifying odds: 1/2 (1.5)
  • Qualifying bets must be placed within 14 days of registration
  • Only your first placed bet counts as the qualifying bet
  • Qualifying bets cannot be cashed out
  • Free Bets expire 7 days after being credited

Payment restrictions

Deposits made via the following methods will not qualify:

  • Neteller
  • PayPal
  • Paysafe
  • Skrill
  • Pre-payment cards
  • Certain debit cards

Exclusions

The following will not count as qualifying bets:

  • Specials markets
  • Tote
  • Pools
  • Price Boost bets

For accumulator bets, each individual selection must be at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater to qualify. Only the win part of win/each-way bets will count.

Important note

Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings, cannot be withdrawn as cash, and must be used on separate sportsbook markets.

Verdict

Ladbrokes currently has the higher maximum free bet value (£30 vs £25).

Ladbrokes asks for the lower qualifying spend (£5 vs £15), which may suit lower-budget sign-ups.

DragonBet and Ladbrokes use different reward formats (free bet vs free_bets), so check how each free bet can be used before choosing.

Always read each bookmaker's full terms before signing up.