DragonBet vs Virgin Bet free bets

Compare the latest active welcome offers from DragonBet and Virgin Bet. DragonBet currently lists: Get 50% of day one losses back as a Free Bet up to £25. Virgin Bet currently lists: Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets.

Winner Summary

  • Higher maximum bonus: Virgin Bet (£30 vs £25).
  • Lower qualifying spend: Virgin Bet (£10 vs £15).
  • Most recently checked: DragonBet (25 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
  • Reward type difference: DragonBet is listed as free bet, while Virgin Bet is listed as free_bets.

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureDragonBet logoDragonBetVirgin Bet logoVirgin Bet
HeadlineGet 50% of day one losses back as a Free Bet up to £25Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
Reward typefree betfree_bets
Offer typelosses backwelcome_offer
Max bonus amount£25£30
Min qualifying spend£15£10
New customers onlyYesYes
Last checked25 Mar 202613 Mar 2026
Offer pageView DragonBet offerView Virgin Bet offer
TermsView termsView terms
ClaimJoin DragonBetJoin Virgin Bet

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

Virgin Bet logoVirgin Bet key points

  • New customers only
  • Deposit £10 and place a £10 bet
  • Minimum qualifying odds 1/2 (1.5)
  • Get £30 in Free Bets
  • Includes 2 x £10 Free Bets and 2 x £5 Bet Builder Free Bets
  • Free Bets must be accepted and used within 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.

Virgin Bet logoVirgin Bet offer details

Virgin Bet Welcome Offer

New Virgin Bet customers can claim £30 in Free Bets after depositing £10 and placing a qualifying £10 sportsbook bet.

How it works

  • Register a new Virgin Bet account
  • Deposit at least £10 within 14 days of signing up
  • Place your first qualifying bet of £10 or more in one go on any sportsbook market
  • Minimum qualifying odds are 1/2 (1.5)
  • The qualifying bet must settle within the same 14-day period
  • Once qualified, you will be awarded £30 in Free Bets

Free Bet breakdown

  • 2 x £10 Free Bet Tokens for sportsbook use
  • 2 x £5 Free Bet Tokens for Bet Builder only

Key terms

  • New customers only
  • Available to players who are residents of and physically located in the United Kingdom
  • Minimum first deposit: £10
  • Minimum qualifying bet: £10
  • Minimum qualifying odds: 1/2 (1.5)
  • Only your first qualifying bet counts
  • Qualifying steps must be completed within 14 days of signup
  • Free Bets must be accepted within 7 days of qualifying via pop-up notification
  • Once accepted, Free Bets expire 7 days later

Qualifying bet restrictions

  • Qualifying bet must be placed in one go using cash funds
  • Virtual sports do not qualify
  • Cancelled, voided or cashed-out bets do not qualify

For certain bet types:

  • Accumulators or multiples must also have odds greater than 1/100 (1.01)
  • Each-way bets must have a total stake of at least £20, with £10 each-way

Free Bet usage restrictions

  • The £10 Free Bet Tokens can be used one at a time on a single selection or accumulator on sportsbook markets, excluding virtual sports, at odds of 1/100 or greater
  • The £5 Bet Builder Free Bet Tokens can only be used on Bet Builder markets at odds of EVS (2.0) or greater
  • Free Bet Tokens cannot be used on each-way, multiples, forecasts or tricasts
  • Free Bet Tokens cannot be withdrawn as cash
  • Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings
  • Free Bet Tokens cannot be used with any other Free Bet Token or cash bet

Important note

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Virgin Bet promotion or bonus offer.

Verdict

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

Virgin Bet asks for the lower qualifying spend (£10 vs £15), which may suit lower-budget sign-ups.

DragonBet and Virgin Bet 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.