Our verdict
Paddy Power combines a capable sportsbook (partial cash out, a 25-selection Bet Builder, Power Price boosts, money-back racing specials) with a well-rated app. Withdrawals by card take longer than the best rivals, support is not 24/7, and it shares Betfair’s £2 million UK settlement of December 2025.
Strengths
- Full and partial cash out
- Bet Builder with up to 25 selections
- Money-back racing specials
- All UK and Irish racing streamed free after login
Weaknesses
- Live chat starts with a bot, and sources disagree on its hours and on phone support
- E-wallet deposits start at £30 and do not count toward the welcome offer
- Football streaming limited to selected leagues
- £2 million group settlement in December 2025
Who it suits
Racing bettors who like extra places and money-back specials, and fans of novelty markets.
Look elsewhere if
Bettors chasing the best price on every bet, or those who deposit by e-wallet and want the welcome offer.
Paddy Power quick facts
| Best for | Racing specials and novelty markets |
|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8 (UK) |
| Owner | Flutter Entertainment |
| Founded | 1988 (online since 2000) |
| Licensed in | United Kingdom |
| Welcome offer (UK) | Bet £5, get £30 in free bets |
| iOS app | UK 4.7/5 |
| Android app | UK 4.3/5 (43,700+ ratings), per TNT Sports |
| Fastest withdrawal | Pay by Bank and Rapid Transfer: instant |
| Support | Live chat (bot first), email, help center and @AskPaddyPower on X. Gambling.com and Football Ground Guide list 24/7 chat and a phone line (0800 056 5275); TNT Sports lists chat from 7am to 2am and says there is no phone line. |
| Regulatory actions since 2023 | 1 (see the record below) |
Paddy Power overview
Paddy Power was formed in 1988 when three Irish bookmakers, Stewart Kenny, David Power and John Corcoran, merged their 40 shops. Its online sportsbook dates back to 2000. It merged with Betfair in February 2016 and is now part of Flutter Entertainment.
The brand is known for its specials and novelty markets, a Bet Builder of up to 25 selections, Multi-Match Bet Builder and racing extras: money back if your horse finishes second or third to the starting-price favorite on selected meetings, and daily extra-place races. All UK and Irish racing is streamed free after login.
Paddy Power scores 7.8 in the UK. Its group shared a £2 million settlement in December 2025, and card withdrawals other than Visa can take up to five working days. Gambling.com notes that its prices are normally competitive but rarely the best on the market.
How the score is built
Each score is a weighted average of five criteria, each out of 10. Two are calculated from public data (regulatory record and App Store rating); three are editorial judgments based on documented features, payment terms and offer terms. Full method.
| Criterion | Weight | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory record | 25% | 8.0 |
| Betting product | 25% | 8.0 |
| App quality | 20% | 8.0 |
| Payments & payouts | 15% | 7.5 |
| Welcome offer terms | 15% | 7.0 |
| Overall | 100% | 7.8 |
- Regulatory record: 1 scored action since January 1, 2023 (listed below). UK 8.0.
- Betting product: Partial cash out, a 25-selection Bet Builder and free racing streams; football streaming is limited to selected leagues.
- App quality: UK 4.7 stars on the App Store (UK) (as reported in August 2026) = 8.0.
- Payments & payouts: Instant Pay by Bank and fast Visa withdrawals, but Mastercard and Apple Pay take 2–5 working days and e-wallet deposits start at £30.
- Welcome offer (UK): Six times a £5 stake at evens, but the free bets are limited to accumulators and multiples.
Paddy Power welcome offer
Bet £5, get £30 in free bets
New UK and Ireland customers, 18+. A £5 sportsbook bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0). Free bets for accumulators and multiples, valid 30 days; stakes not returned. Deposits by PayPal, Skrill, Neteller or Paysafe do not count.
Offers differ by sign-up route: Gambling.com lists a £10 football Bet Builder at 1.5+ for five £10 free Bet Builders, valid 30 days.
As advertised on October 27, 2026. Offers change often; the operator’s own terms apply.
Offers for existing customers
Regular promotions reported by the review sources listed below. Availability changes week to week and, in the US, by state.
| Paddy’s Rewards Club | A free bet each week for placing a set number of qualifying bets. |
|---|---|
| Acca insurance | Stake refunded as a free bet if one leg of a qualifying accumulator or Bet Builder loses. |
| Power Prices | Daily price boosts on selected markets. |
| Money back 2nd or 3rd to the SP favorite | On selected daily race meetings, refunded as a free bet. |
| Extra places | Extra finishing positions paid on selected races each day. |
| Super Sub | Player bets roll over to the substitute if your player is taken off. |
| Free-to-play games | Paddy Power Eliminator and Beat the Drop for cash prizes. |
Sports and betting markets
More than 30 sports, strongest in football and horse racing, plus cricket, rugby, tennis, golf, American sports, Gaelic games, darts, and politics and entertainment specials. Request-A-Bet prices football bets suggested on social media.
Key betting features
- Full and partial cash out (partial by slider)
- Bet Builder with up to 25 selections
- Live streaming: all UK and Irish racing, plus selected football leagues, basketball, tennis, golf and esports
- Money-back racing specials
Live betting and streaming
Paddy Power streams more than 100,000 live events a year: all UK and Irish racing free after login, plus selected football leagues, basketball, esports, golf and tennis, with no bet needed to watch. Full and partial cash out is available, partial by slider.
App, support and safer gambling
The iOS app is rated 4.7 from more than 263,000 ratings. Gambling.com reports slowdowns and glitches at peak times.
| iOS rating (UK) | 4.7 / 5 from 263K ratings · App Store (UK)as reported in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Android rating (UK) | 4.3 / 5 from 43,700+ ratings · Google Play, as reported by TNT SportsNot used in the score |
| Customer support | Live chat (bot first), email, help center and @AskPaddyPower on X. Gambling.com and Football Ground Guide list 24/7 chat and a phone line (0800 056 5275); TNT Sports lists chat from 7am to 2am and says there is no phone line. |
| Safer gambling tools | Deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion; GamStop participation. |
Payments and withdrawals
Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Pay by Bank from £5; PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Rapid Transfer and bank transfer from £30. No withdrawal fees.
Withdrawal times
- Pay by Bank and Rapid Transfer: instant
- Visa: 3 hours 40 minutes in TNT Sports’ test
- PayPal, Skrill, Neteller: 4–24 hours
- Mastercard and Apple Pay: 2–5 working days
- Bank transfer: 1–5 working days
Times are those published by the operator or measured by the review sources listed below; first withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
How to sign up with Paddy Power
- 1Open Paddy Power’s website or app and choose Join.
- 2Enter your name, date of birth, address, email and phone number. You must be 18 or over.
- 3Pass the age and identity checks; UK-licensed operators must verify your age before you deposit or bet, and may ask for documents before your first withdrawal.
- 4Set a deposit limit while you sign up if you want one; you can lower it at any time.
- 5Deposit with a debit card or another accepted method (credit cards are banned for gambling in Great Britain) and place the qualifying bet if you want the welcome offer.
Licensing and availability
| Market | License | Regulator | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | PPB Counterparty Services Limited, Gambling Commission account 39439, and other PPB companies | UK Gambling CommissionCheck the register | 18+ |
Regulatory record
Fines, settlements and penalties published by regulators or reported by the trade press in the markets covered here. Dates are the decision date or, where that is not published, the date first reported.
| Date | Regulator | Amount | What happened |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | Gambling CommissionUK | £2,000,000 | £2 million paid by four licensees trading as Paddy Power and Betfair (PPB Entertainment, PPB Counterparty Services, Betfair Casino and TSE Malta LP) for social-responsibility failures in customer interaction. Source |
Paddy Power history
- 1988Formed from the merger of three Irish bookmakers
- 2000Online sportsbook launches
- February 2016Merger with Betfair completes
- December 2025£2 million UK settlement shared with Betfair licensees
Paddy Power vs rivals in the UK
How Paddy Power compares with the other top-rated sportsbooks in the UK on our scores and the App Store.
| Sportsbook | Our score | Regulatory | iOS app | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy Power | 7.8 | 8.0 | 4.7 | Racing specials and novelty markets |
| bet365 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 4.7 | In-play betting and live streaming |
| Sky Bet | 8.4 | 10.0 | 4.7 | UK football fans |
| Betfair | 8.0 | 8.0 | 4.7 | Experienced bettors who want exchange prices |
| Betway | 7.8 | 10.0 | 4.7 | Easy-to-reach support and esports |
Paddy Power FAQ
Is Paddy Power legal and licensed?
United Kingdom: PPB Counterparty Services Limited, Gambling Commission account 39439, and other PPB companies; minimum age 18+.
Who owns Paddy Power?
Paddy Power is owned by Flutter Entertainment. Founded: 1988 (online since 2000).
How good is Paddy Power?
On our method it scores 7.8 (UK) out of 10. Paddy Power combines a capable sportsbook (partial cash out, a 25-selection Bet Builder, Power Price boosts, money-back racing specials) with a well-rated app. Withdrawals by card take longer than the best rivals, support is not 24/7, and it shares Betfair’s £2 million UK settlement of December 2025.
How long do Paddy Power withdrawals take?
Pay by Bank and Rapid Transfer: instant; Visa: 3 hours 40 minutes in TNT Sports’ test; PayPal, Skrill, Neteller: 4–24 hours; Mastercard and Apple Pay: 2–5 working days; Bank transfer: 1–5 working days. First withdrawals can take longer while identity checks are completed.
Does Paddy Power have live streaming?
Paddy Power streams more than 100,000 live events a year: all UK and Irish racing free after login, plus selected football leagues, basketball, esports, golf and tennis, with no bet needed to watch. Full and partial cash out is available, partial by slider.
What is the Paddy Power welcome offer?
United Kingdom: Bet £5, get £30 in free bets. New UK and Ireland customers, 18+. A £5 sportsbook bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0). Free bets for accumulators and multiples, valid 30 days; stakes not returned. Deposits by PayPal, Skrill, Neteller or Paysafe do not count. Checked October 27, 2026; the operator’s terms apply.
Has Paddy Power been fined by a regulator?
Yes. Since January 1, 2023: Gambling Commission, £2,000,000 (December 17, 2025).
Does Paddy Power have an app?
United Kingdom: 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store (UK) from 263K ratings (as reported in August 2026). The iOS app is rated 4.7 from more than 263,000 ratings. Gambling.com reports slowdowns and glitches at peak times.
Sources
- Gambling Commission register: PPB Counterparty Services Limited
- Gambling Commission: Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m
- TNT Sports: Paddy Power review (features, payments, support, app rating)
- Racing Post: Paddy Power sign-up offer
- Gambling.com: Paddy Power review (promotions, odds, app)
- Football Ground Guide: Paddy Power review (support, promotions)
- Wikipedia: Paddy Power (founding, Betfair merger)
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