Paddy Power Review

Paddy Power is a name synonymous with sports betting. You'll find a Paddy Power high-street shop in every city across Britain and Ireland, and players all over the world regularly use the Paddy Power sportsbook app.

Three Irish bookmakers - David Power, Stewart Kenny and John Corcoran - merged their collective 40 betting shops to form Paddy Power in 1988. The company then set about an aggressive expansion campaign in Ireland and by 2001 it had a 33% market share of off-course betting in the country. 

By 2010, Paddy Power has expanded into the UK and by 2010 was soon operating more than 350 betting shops - 139 of which were in Britain. It merged with Betfair in 2016 to become Paddy Power Betfair and today it is regarded as one of the true big hitters within the industry.

Paddy Power’s online presence evolved in the year 2000, so it’s had many years to refine its product. The website and its mobile apps were all given a facelift in 2017, so punters are guaranteed a premium quality online sports betting adventure. It holds multiple licences in the UK, Malta and Australia signifying that it is a legitimate operator and with 5 million customers using its products, you know this is a name you can trust.

Paddy Power and horse racing go hand-in-hand. This betting firm sponsors many huge races throughout the year and boasts an extensive range of horse racing betting markets.

Many punters are drawn to Paddy Power for It’s the vast number of racing-related promos and specials. These include Best Odds Guaranteed on all Irish and UK races and Pays Extra Places on selected ones. Furthermore, you can now bet in-play on all local races which adds a whole new level of excitement to each race. 

All Ireland and UK horse and greyhound racing markets are available at Paddy Power. There’s a rich selection of international horse races from the US, South Africa, India, Australia and Chile. Punters can also access a wealth of live streaming through At The Races and Racing UK, plus you can watch all South African and US races that Paddy covers, too.

In-play betting has improved considerably since Paddy Power joined forces with Betfair. This feature was, and remains, one of Betfair’s big strengths and now Paddy Power customers are being treated to the same type of quality.

You can bet in-play on all Irish and UK horse races - this is something not many industry rivals offer. Plus, you have sports action, including football, tennis, cricket, baseball, NFL, rugby, volleyball, snooker, darts and golf to name a few. You’ll find good depth on most events - especially mainstream stuff - and there is quite a bit of live streaming to enjoy as well so you can have a bet and watch the action unfold.

Another feature worthy of a mention is Paddy Power's fantastic in-play betting interface. The design is clean and simple and the big buttons make placing a bet quick and easy on desktops and mobile devices. There is a smart scoreboard with plenty of stats. All round, a top-notch product.

Paddy Power's website was recently revamped and the finished result is superb. It’s secret is in its simplicity. The design is of clear benefit to mobile punters who just want to get in on the action as fast as possible. The fact that it is so neatly set out makes it perfect for total novices or seasoned punters. All the sports are listed in the menu and when you click through on a certain category, a submenu at the top lists the different sections. 

Page load speeds have improved markedly. This is definitely now one of the fastest websites in the business and it now takes just seconds to place a bet. You click your selection and it’s instantly added to your slip (not the slightest delay which some older platforms suffer from), you then insert your stake and hit ‘place bet’.

Also on the end of a makeover was the Paddy Power betting app, which is readily available for Android and iOS devices. The Paddy Power app now has simplified navigation, which is faster than the old version. You can access all the same pre-match and in-play markets and watch over 100,000 sporting events every year - all from the palm of your hand.

Paddy Power bonuses, promotions, specials and the Rewards Club are all packed in, too. It has a quick login feature. iOS users can also set up a Face ID system for greater security. It’s one of the best sports betting apps on the market right now we believe.

Noteworthy Features

Paddy’s Reward Club

Cash Card PPlus

Cash Out

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