REMEMBER: EVEN A FREE BET CAN BE A BAD BET
There are basically two valid reasons to place any bet - to make money and/or to have fun. If you're not making consistent profits, and not enjoying yourself, then even a free bet is a bad bet.

BE AWARE: FREE BETS CAN BE A GATEWAY TO BAD BETS
Gambling is highly addictive. If you feel compelled to place further bets after winning or losing an initial bet, then avoid free bets as they will act as a gateway to bad bets.

NEVER: BET WITH MONEY YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE
Many free bet offers require a qualifying stake. If you bet across multiple bookmakers, these qualifying stakes can very quickly add up. Be sure to never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose.

ALWAYS: WATCH YOUR BETTING BEHAVIOUR CLOSELY
Whenever you gamble, watch your behaviour closely. Are you betting compulsively? Are losses negatively affecting your mood? Could your time be better spent doing something else? If so, stop checking for free bets and start doing something more enjoyable or productive instead.

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