Paddy Power Sports Review

Paddy Power Summary

Paddy Power Features

• Creative, funny and entertaining bookie
• 1 bookie for promos, free bets & specials
• Massive company in Ireland, UK and Europe

An Introduction to Paddy Power

By way of mergers, Paddy Power was founded in 1998. Three Irish bookmakers came together to form the foundation for this larger than life bookmaker. They have since evolved to include an online sports book who took in over £3.614 Billion Pounds worth of staked bets in 2011. They also feature 356 retail-betting outlets in the UK. Of their 356 UK betting shops, 209 are situated throughout Ireland, 129 shops are located throughout Great Britain, and nine shops do business within Northern Ireland. Combined, this makes Paddy Power the third largest online bookmaker. When you add in their other online ventures into casino games, bingo, poker, lotteries, and other skill games, it is the sixth biggest online (real money) gaming provider in the world.

The company has also become the biggest player in Australia, as the acquisition of Aussie bookmakers Sportsbet and IAS gives them top spot in terms of being the biggest Australian bookie online. They plan to increase their presence in Australia, the UK and also in the regulated French market. They will look to expand their physical presence in these areas, as well as focus on expanding and improving their mobile products for the Android and iPhone. They were quick to place focus on being a leader in mobile betting from the start and they have a solid grasp on this quickly expanding market. The iPhone and Android apps were launched in 2010 and they continue to improve upon their industry leading mobile betting platform.

Paddy Power Horse Racing Betting

Entering Paddy Power horse racing betting is an online punter’s dream. Some of the strongest draws are the promos, such as extra places on selected races, power prices and odds, cash back offers, and accumulator specials. But what sets Paddy Power horse racing betting apart from other bookmakers is how truly fun and easy-to-use the website is. Packed with exciting features, the website has available markets and bonuses sitting right alongside many helpful betting tools. Among our favourites are the live streams of all UK and Irish races available directly on site, a handy bet calculator to add up your potential winnings, and live results that keep you up-to-date at all times.

If you’re not sure what to bet on next, there’s also the Paddy Power News, which hosts a Racing Press section with hot tips on upcoming races. And you can’t miss the highlight tips banners with the daily NAPS table. To top it all off, at Paddy Power horse racing betting you can also enjoy a sleek virtual horse racing market with a new race kicking off every two minutes.

Promotions, Free Bets, and Specials

If you enjoy using promos, freebies, and cash back specials to increase the returns of your bets, Paddy Power is certainly the place to be. No other online sports book offers as many promotions and specials. They offer you the opportunity to join their mailing list when you sign up with them and we STRONGLY suggest you sign up to receive their emails. Too much value can be missed in terms of promos and freebies if you do not receive their newsletter. One of the most popular promotions offers money back for featured matches that you bet on; most frequently the “bore draw”. Their bore draw matches give you a refund if you bet on the match and it finishes nil-nil. During the Olympics, they offered money back on any outright bet placed (on the second place finisher) of an event where the winner broke a world record. They also run regular bowl-out specials on a variety of test series. To ensure you are up to date on all their money back specials, we again suggest you opt to receive their emails when signing up.

When you sign up, simply register an account with them and make a deposit. You can deposit with PayPal, credit/debit card, Skrill, UKash, PaySafe, and PaybyMobile instantly. Within a few minutes, your betting account is loaded and you are ready to place your bets! Deposits are also accepted by cheque or bank transfer, but using a cheque or wiring money from your bank are not “instant”. These methods of deposit take a few days to process and become available. In the event you need assistance, Paddy Power offer support around the clock. You can access their live help online or phone them at 1800 238 888 in Ireland. If you reside within the UK, call them at 08000 565 275 or if you live outside the United Kingdom, call the support line at +353 1 9050131.

When you are ready to cash out and receive your winnings, it’s quick and easy. Withdrawal requests by PayPal, Skrill, NETeller, and PaybyMobile are available within hours. When cashing out by credit/debit card or by bank transfer, you will normally receive your money within five business days. Withdrawal by cheque normally takes five to ten business days from request to receipt. The timeline for each cash out method is among the best in the industry. Punters can choose deposits and cash outs in either Pounds Sterling or Euros.

In addition to the deposit and withdrawal options we have listed, you can deposit and cash out with the Paddy Power Cash Card. This is a powerful tool that will allow you to load up your account using cash. In order to get your cash card, you need to set up an account before visiting the shop. When at the local betting shop, ask for a cash card and provide the teller with a valid photo ID. Once they have activated your cash card, it can be loaded up using cash to deposit to your online account. In addition to funding your account, you may cash out your balance from your online account to your cash card. You can then stop into the local shop and collect your winnings at any time. The convenience of the Cash Card is clearly an added advantage of having an online account.

Wide Range of Betting Markets

When you are ready to place your bets, you can do so online or by way of their mobile apps. They offer markets on many different sports and they offer tips and research that coincides with the various bets they offer. Bets are taken on the Barclay’s Premier League, Championship, and the IFA.

You can punt on your favourite side finishing in the top six or you can bet they will avoid relegation if they are having an off year. You will also enjoy the special money back offers they often provide for live in-play action and first/anytime goal scorer markets. Any bet a football fan could think of making is offered. In addition to a diverse football selection, the bookie also offers betting markets for canoeing, cricket, fencing, dog and horse races, ice hockey, badminton, rowing, wrestling, swimming, and running.

You can even bet on seemingly outrageous world issues. You can punt on whether the UK will have their credit rating decreased or who will drop out of the Eurozone. You can bet on the next successor for the Pope, speculate on where Robin van Persie will play, or on the valuation of Facebook. If you have a preference on who the sexiest woman in the world is, you can punt on whether FHM will agree with your assessment. You can even bet on which celebrity couple will be the next to get married!

Our Summary

Paddy Power is a very stable and reputable sports book. They are licenced through the Isle of Man and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With home base set up in Dublin, Ireland, this is among the most trustworthy and fun sports books we cover.