Paddy Power Review

Paddy Power is a big name in the gambling world, both as far as land-based and online betting are concerned. Its website design provides an almost entirely pleasing and welcoming setup. The only downside to it is that it can appear quite busy, which perhaps isn’t a great first experience for newcomers. Yet, navigating around is simple enough, with links running down the left-hand side of the sportsbook and your bet slip on the right. You’re able to log in by using the relevant boxes in the top-right corner of the screen, while the ‘Join Now’ button is also found there.

If you navigate to the Paddy Power website through your smartphone or tablet, you’ll find it to feature an optimised version of its layout. This incorporates the same colours as its logo – green and white. All of the same features can be found via this mobile variation, so you only need to login with your standard account details to start using it.

As an alternative, you can download the free app to your handset. This can be found within Android’s Google Play Store or the iOS Apple Store. This way, you’ve got direct access to all of the sports betting markets. The app is pretty much a replica of the desktop site in mobile form, with all of the same functions and possibilities being available to you. While it’s true that the app allows you to place sports wagers from wherever you are, it’s key to note that there are many more features available through it. So, you’ll be able to read statistics, get the latest sports news and even live stream through the app.

There are some players who like to bet on a game before it takes place and there are those who enjoy the thrill of participating in live betting. Fortunately, at Paddy Power, you can partake in both. To access these options, you simply need to click on the In-Play button. This brings up the possibilities from various sports, including football, snooker, volleyball, eSports, tennis and others. While betting on a game that is in-play, you can also make use of the site’s Cash Out feature, too. Using this tool gives you the opportunity to minimise losses and capitalise on gains.

There’s also the addition of live streaming at Paddy Power. So, as a member of the sportsbook, you can watch the games unfold on your screen. This is also operational through the mobile app, although it’s important to note that streaming is provided by a third-party, so there may be delays of between 2-5 seconds.

One of the great parts about Paddy Power is its margins on some of the top sports, such as football. These are actually some of the lowest online, making the site one of the more favoured sportsbooks. The fact that punters are able to place quite large maximum bets on events brings more people in, although the relatively high overall margin of 4.5% ensures that odds are quite on the level and competitive with other platforms.

To view the entire list of sports and betting markets that Paddy Power provides, you can load them up by clicking on the ‘A-Z Betting’ link on the left-hand side. A good selection of popular sports can be found there. There’s also quite a lot of diversity in the options provided at the sportsbook, with unique betting possibilities listed under the ‘Current Affairs’ section. For example, there’s a chance to bet on the Nobel Prize winner in 2020, what the papal name of the next pope will be and who Time magazine’s Person of the Year will be. Politics and lotteries can also be wagered on at the site.

If you visit the Promotions page of the website, you’ll see the various offers that are available to you. This page is a little bit clunky and disorganised, with you having to select to view More Promotions are the bottom and the same again whenever you want to see what else is on hand. That being said, there are plenty of rewards for you to claim as a member of the sportsbook.

Welcome Offer Risk Free First Bet

New customers signing up for an account will be able to place their first sports bet without risk. Paddy Power promises to refund your stake in cash if it loses, with a maximum reward of €/£10 being available from this.

Darts Power Up!

If you place a €/£5 in-play singles dart bet with minimum odds of 1/5, then you’ll also receive a free Power Up from the site. The Power Up is only available on darts and on maximum stakes of €/£10.

Paddy’s Fiendishly Tricky Sports Quiz

To take part in this promotion, you simply need to launch the quiz and you’ll have a single chance per day to post your highest score to the leader board. Each game consists of 10 questions with four potential answers. Finish high up on the leader board and you stand the chance of winning up to €/£100.

The rewards scheme that is available at Paddy Power is known as Paddy’s Rewards Club. You will qualify for this in one of three ways, which are:

• Place a single bet of €/£5 or more and you’ll receive a Power Up the following Monday
• Place five bets of €/£5 or more and receive a free bet of €/£5 and a Power Up the following Monday
• Place five bets of €/£10 or more and you’ll be credited with a free bet of €10 and a Power Up the following Monday

The Paddy Power brand became an entity thanks to the merger of three smaller companies in 1998, and then it became even bigger in 2016 when it merged with the popular Betfair brand. The company is responsible for owning several land-based shops as well as the online betting site. It holds licences from the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority, which ensure that the site adheres to stringent rules surrounding fair play and customer safety. Over the years, Paddy Power has built up a solid reputation.