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Sporting Index has unveiled a wide-ranging promotional package for new customers, combining a series of free spread bets with a substantial cashback offer designed to introduce users to the unique mechanics of sports spread betting. The promotion provides newcomers with six free £5 spread bets, alongside the opportunity to earn up to £300 in cashback—or claim an iPad as an alternative reward—during the first 28 days of account activity. The offer is structured to introduce fixed-odds bettors to spread betting gradually, allowing them to explore the platform’s specialist markets while maintaining clear guidance and responsible gambling reminders.
To qualify for the promotion, new users must first open a full sports spread betting account, a process that can be completed in just a few minutes. Once registered, customers are required to place a fixed-odds wager of at least £10 at minimum odds of 1/2. This initial £10 stake triggers a sequence of rewards, beginning with the release of the first free fixed-odds bet and the first pair of complimentary spread bets—a £5 Total Goals spread bet and a £5 Winning Favourites horse racing spread bet. The structure is deliberately staggered to ensure that players receive their bonuses in manageable intervals, encouraging steady engagement rather than rapid, high-volume betting.
Twenty-four hours after receiving the first batch of free bets, players are issued their second £10 free fixed-odds bet, accompanied again by another pair of £5 spread bets across the same two markets. A further 24 hours later, the final instalment is released—a third £10 fixed-odds free bet and a final pair of £5 spread bets—bringing the total to six complimentary spread bets worth £5 each. Crucially, Sporting Index highlights that although these promotional bets cannot generate losses, spread betting in general does carry inherent risk, with potential losses exceeding the initial stake. This reminder underscores one of the defining features of spread betting: payouts depend on the accuracy of the selection rather than a win/lose outcome.
To redeem the second component of the promotion—the cashback or iPad offer—customers must participate actively in qualifying spread betting markets during their first 28 days on the platform. If a user stakes £300 or more across the eligible spread markets, Sporting Index will credit their account with £300 cash or, alternatively, provide an 11-inch WiFi 128GB iPad (2025 model). Bettors who stake less than £300 still receive cashback equal to the amount they have wagered. For instance, a new customer who places £50 in qualifying stakes will receive £50 back after the 28-day window. Cashback is added as withdrawable cash rather than a free bet, meaning it can be used freely on future wagers or withdrawn—but also carries the same risk as all spread betting funds, where losses can exceed the initial amount staked.
Customers who prefer the iPad reward must notify Sporting Index by contacting the support team via email or the dedicated phone lines provided. Once this preference is communicated, the cashback will be removed from the account, and arrangements will be made for the device to be shipped to the customer. This dual-reward system is intended to offer flexibility, appealing to both high-volume bettors and those interested in a tangible, tech-based incentive.
The list of qualifying markets for cashback is extensive, reflecting the breadth of Sporting Index’s spread betting catalogue. In football, eligible markets include Bookings, Shirt Numbers, Multicorners, Corners Squared, Total Goal Minutes, Match Performance, Player Performances, and a variety of specialty options such as Goals Cubed or Super Mega Goal Minutes. Cricket bettors can participate in markets such as Innings Runs, Batsman Runs, ODI/T20 Supremacy, Multi Wides, and 50 Ups. Horse racing markets include Favourites, Starting Prices, Racing Post Favourites, Spotlight Verdict, and various Index-based spreads, provided stakes are placed before the first race of the day. Additional sports featured in the qualifying list include greyhounds, tennis, golf, NFL, rugby union, rugby league, basketball, snooker, and darts, each with their own predefined spread markets allowing for diverse betting styles and strategies.
An important condition across nearly all markets is that bets must be placed before the start of the relevant match or event. Only opening stakes count toward cashback qualification, though bets closed out in play still retain their initial contribution. Additionally, markets must have a minimum spread of two points between the buy and sell prices at the time of placement. These conditions aim to preserve the integrity of the promotional structure and ensure that all qualifying stakes involve genuine spread-based risk rather than minimal-margin market activity.
Sporting Index emphasizes that the cashback programme is entirely separate from its primary fixed-odds sign-up promotion, “Bet £10, Get £60,” which some users may encounter depending on the affiliate link or promotional pathway used during registration. Customers who reopen previously closed accounts are not eligible for this new-account promotion, and the offer cannot be combined with other Sporting Index bonuses. The company also retains the right to withhold promotional benefits if there is evidence of collusion, bonus abuse, or attempts to manipulate the offer across multiple accounts or bettors. These safeguards are characteristic of regulated gaming providers, ensuring fairness and preventing misuse of promotional incentives.
Finally, Sporting Index reiterates several key terms: the firm has sole discretion in deciding whether to open an account for any prospective customer; all offers are subject to change or withdrawal without notice; and no employees or relatives of employees from spread betting or fixed-odds firms are eligible to participate. Customers wishing to withdraw their initial deposit may do so at any time, ensuring flexibility and transparency for all new account holders.
Taken together, this comprehensive promotional package is designed to introduce new customers to spread betting in a controlled, incentive-driven manner while offering significant potential rewards. With a blend of free bets, cashback options, and a wide selection of qualifying markets, Sporting Index aims to balance attractive bonuses with clear, responsible-betting guidance—providing newcomers with both value and clarity as they explore the world of sports spread betting.
