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Bet365 Sportsbook has two welcome offers for new customers in Canada to kick off their betting experience. While most sportsbooks only offer one promotion for new users, bettors who sign up for Bet365 have a choice between two options.
The first option is a “First Bet Safety Net” promo. If your first bet at Bet365 loses, you’ll get the same amount back (up to $1,000) in “bonus” bets. It’s similar to a refund and allows you to take a bigger risk with your first bet.
The second option is a “Bet $5 Get $200” offer that gives you $200 in bonus bets after placing your first wager of at least $5. The site credit is guaranteed, so you’ll receive it regardless of whether your bet wins or loses.
Users in Canada should use the promo code FORBESCAN for either promotion when signing up. Terms and conditions apply.
*Note: Promo codes/sign-up offers are not available in Ontario.
Bet365 ‘First Bet Safety Net’ Promo
- Register for Bet365 through a banner or link on this page (new users only)
- Enter the promo code FORBESCAN in Canada
- Deposit at least $10 and claim the offer within 30 days of signing up
- If your first bet loses, you’ll get the bet back (up to $1,000) in site credit
- Your first wager must be a straight bet (moneyline, spread, over/under, etc.), parlay or same-game parlay
Note: The promo codes are used for marketing/tracking purposes only and are not available in Ontario.
If your first bet wins, you’ll get your winnings in cash but won’t receive any bonus bets. If it loses, the bonus bets will be added to your account within one hour of the wager settling.
Bonus bets are non-withdrawable, so you’ll need to use them on a different betting market at Bet365.
Bet365 ‘Bet $5, Get $200’ Promo
- Register for Bet365 through a banner or link on this page (new users only)
- Enter the promo code FORBESCAN in Canada
- Deposit at least $10 and claim the offer within 30 days of signing up
- Place your first bet of at least $5 (min. -500 odds)
Receive $200 in bonus bets after your wager settles, win or lose
Note: The promo codes are used for marketing/tracking purposes only and are not available in Canada.
- You’ll receive your bonus bets no matter how your first wager turns out.
- If your first wager wins, you’ll receive your winnings in cash and the $200 in bonus bets
- If your first wager loses, you’ll receive $200 in bonus bets within one hour of your wager settling
To be eligible for either offer, you must be a new customer who hasn’t signed up for Bet365 before. You must also be legally old enough to gamble and physically present in Canada.
What to Look For in Bet365’s Bonus
Here are some things to look for in a sportsbook promotion:
- Bonus Type: Most new-user promotions either offer bonus bets for wagering a small amount or reimburse your first wager if it loses. Bet365 offers both, as you can get $200 in bonus bets for wagering $5 or get up to $1,000 in site credit if your first wager loses.
- Eligibility: Many promotions are only available to new customers who haven’t signed up for that sportsbook before, and there are often age and location requirements. This offer is only for new customers of the legal gambling age and physically located in Canada.
- Wagering Requirements: To qualify for a promotion, your wager may need to meet certain criteria. For Bet365’s “bet and get” bonus, your first wager must be at least $5 and -500 odds or longer. For the “safety” net promo, your first wager can not be a futures bet.
- Minimum Odds: A qualifying bet may have a minimum odds requirement to prevent customers from betting on heavy favorites to secure the bonus. Bet365’s “bet and get” offer has minimum -500 odds, but the “first bet safety net” offer does not have such a requirement.
- Validity Period: The amount of time that a bonus is valid. At Bet365, your bonus bets will automatically expire if your account is inactive for over 90 days.
- Maximum Win/Bonus Cap: Some bonuses limit the amount of money you can win with them to protect sportsbooks from losing too much money. Bet365 does not have a maximum win amount on its bonus bets for either promotion.
- Bet Type Restrictions: Some promotions prevent you from using your bonus on certain betting markets like futures or parlays. There are no bet restrictions for the bonus bets with either welcome offer at Bet365.
The bonus code FORBESCAN can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount.
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