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# Free Bets

This quick video shows you how to use a Free Bet on Overtime Markets, a decentralized onchain sportsbook.

A Free Bet lets you place a bet without using your own funds. If your bet **loses**, you lose nothing. If it **wins,** you **keep the profit**, but the original stake is **deducted** from your **Free Bet balance.**

**Example**:\
You use a $50 Free Bet on a market with x3.0 odds.\
✅ If you win, you receive **$100 in profit, and your $50 Free Bet is used up.**

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Sometimes Free Bets must be **claimed first**, especially if you're accessing one via a referral or promo link. If that's the case, just hit the **Claim Free Bet** button after connecting your wallet.
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**Users Free Bet balance has an expiration date of 4 weeks.** 

User MUST use his Free Bet balance within 4 weeks of receiving the Free Bet.
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Claim and bet walkthrough
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#### Step-by-Step: How to Use a Free Bet on Overtime Markets

1. **Connect Your Wallet**\
   Go to [overtimemarkets.xyz](https://www.overtimemarkets.xyz/markets) and Sign In.
2. **(If Needed) Claim Your Freebet**\
   If you received a Free Bet via a link or promotion, you might need to **claim it manually**. Look for a **"Claim Free Bet"** button after connecting.
3. **Check Your Free Bet Balance**\
   Once connected (and claimed, if needed), check your **Free Bet balance** in your Profile page.
4. **Pick a Match**\
   Browse the list of games and choose one you'd like to bet on.
5. **Choose a Market and Selection**\
   Click an outcome to add it to your bet slip (e.g. team to win, total points over/under).
6. **Enable the Free Bet Option**\
   In the bet slip, toggle **“Use Free bet”** so the Freebet is applied instead of real funds.
7. **Place the Bet**\
   Click **“BUY”**
8. **Wait for the Result**
   * ❌ If your bet **loses**, you lose just the freebet balance
   * ✅ If your bet **wins**, you receive the **net profit**, and your **freebet amount is returned** to your balance to use again.

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Conditional free bets are available solely to new Overtime users. \
(eg. Drive $25 in volume for a $25 free bet)
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