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Why offers of “free bets” result in gamblers spending more money

Gambling offers such as free bets and moneyback guarantees entice people to bet more often and w...

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06.30 3 Jul 2025


Why offers of “free bets” result in gamblers spending more money


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Gambling offers such as free bets and moneyback guarantees entice people to bet more often and with more money. That’s according to new research from the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit.  We discuss these findings with Dr. Shane Timmons Senior Research Officer, ESRI.


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