These are the biggest Cheltenham Festival bookmaker sign-up bonuses, ranked

Whether a new or experienced punter, the Cheltenham Festival represents a good opportunity to open a new betting account as bookmakers deploy some of their biggest and most eyecatching sign-up offers of the year. If you're looking for the biggest sign-up offers available you've come to the right place, because we've collated here the most generous bonuses for new customers and ranked them in size order.

1. William Hill

Get £60 from a minimum £10 bet

William Hill are giving all new customers a £20 welcome bonus to use on William Hill Vegas, plus a £40 free bet to use on the Cheltenham Festival, so there is £60 in bonuses up for grabs.

William Hill are also giving all customers a £5 'opt in' free bet to use each day on any race at the festival, while their early pricing of races and enhanced each-way places make them a great bookie to have on side.

2. Betfair

Get £40 in free bets

Betfair's new customer offer is exclusive to the Cheltenham Festival, with punters unlocking £40 in free bets to use on multiples for just a £10 stake.

The Betfair Exchange is unmatched when it comes to best odds, while they offer boosts, acca insurance and a variety of special bets on their sportsbook too.

3. Paddy Power

Get £40 in free bets

New Paddy Power customers can expect £40 in free bets once they've signed up and staked £10, which can be used on any race of their choosing, while Paddy Power's span of special markets, which includes #WhatOddsPaddy, makes them stand out, especially at Cheltenham.

4. Sky Bet

Get £40 in free bets

New Sky Bet customers can get £40 in free bets to use over the four days, while Sky Bet are also running a money-back special on the opening race each day, with punters getting their money back up to £5 if their selection doesn't win.

Sky Bet also stand out from the crowd with their frequent extra place each-way offerings. They often offer one or two places more than most firms, which makes them a must-use for each-way punters.

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