Paddy Power: The Luck of the Irish

Horse-racing is a particular speciality here. Paddy Power provides some of the highest odds, as well as a huge range of markets and options for horse-racing. Although it has to be said that this provider is a real all-rounder, with a strong market offering, huge range of bet types and one of the best in-play platforms around. Daily enhanced odds, free bets and money back promotions, along with polished apps for mobile and tablet devices, seal the deal for Paddy Power as a top online bookmaker.

A Winning Platform

The platform is logically organised and aesthetically pleasing. The use of a quick link section is especially useful, as the most popular betting options – such as football, horse-racing and in-play markets – are easily accessible. Below the quick links section is an A-Z list of the vast array of sports market available, while all other options, such as bingo, poker and casino games, are available via links at the top of the screen. There’s also a host of different offers available every day! The plethora of offers and promotions Paddy Power provides each day are bannered across the centre of the page, meaning they are sure to never be missed.

Like other providers, Paddy Power uses an effective bet slip, that appears in a pop up window once the first bet selection is made. Further selections will be added to the bet slip and all multiple bet options appear below. It would perhaps be useful for the bet slip to appear as part of the original page rather than in a new window, though this does not affect functionality, and I particularly like that this bet slips shows the potential returns for all bet and multiple bet options.

The Types of Bets on Offer

The ability to cash out a bet early is a relatively recent addition to Paddy Power. That said, the feature works smoothly. The cash out section can be reached via the quick links tab on the left hand side, while live bets available to be cashed out appear in a box on the right hand side of the screen when navigating the in-play area. Not all types of bets are eligible for cash out, but Paddy Power have made it easy to know which bets are, through the use of a cash out symbol that appears next to eligible bet types.

In-play betting is a dream with this operator. There’s a drop down menu on the right-hand section of the page, which provides quick access to both live and upcoming fixtures eligible for in-play betting. But going beyond the quick links, it’s clear to see that in-play betting is taken very seriously here. The sheer number of betting options dwarfs those of most other leading bookies, especially for football markets. If you’re struggling to find the in-play bets you require, look no further than Paddy Power.

For example, some operators, such as Bet365, can often limit ‘Over and Under Goal’ markets for football to single selections. Not here! This option is catered for superbly, with these markets available in single goal increments. The depth of betting options is not just limited to in-play markets, with most bet types also available pre-match, and is without doubt one of the widest available.

Markets, Markets and more Markets

As mentioned earlier, the Horse-racing market here is especially strong. Paddy Power really is a market leader when it comes to both the markets and information available for horse-racing. A form guide to keep you up to speed with the form of recent horses and jockeys can accessed from the main page, along with a calculator to work out the potential returns of any type of horse-racing bet.

But just one glance at the A-Z market listings on the homepage and it’s clear that whichever market you’re looking for, you will find it here. All major sports – along with many less common sports, such as lacrosse, squash and even WWE – are available.

Paddy Power is certainly not your average bookmaker. There is a whole section dedicated to ‘Novelty Bets’, offering bets on real life events in areas such as politics and current affairs. While these types of bets have often got the bookie in hot water, they are intended as light hearted fun, and really show the efforts made to provide both endless betting options and entertainment to its customers.

Impressive array of Sports for Live Stream

Live Streaming is available for a huge range of sports, from football and tennis, to basketball. Finding out what’s available is made simple thanks to the bookie’s media centre. The media centre is a great addition that displays all upcoming streaming options for the week, so you can check in advance to see if your bet is available for viewing.

Specialised Mobile Apps for all Markets

Paddy Power’s mobile app range has to be most comprehensive on the market. Rather than just providing a single app that can often be difficult to navigate due to the smaller screens of tablet and mobile devices, Paddy Power have really gone the extra mile and provide specific apps for specific markets. For example, there are apps specifically for sports, gamesa and casino games to name just three! This means that each app is optimised for the market that you want to bet on.

The mobile apps are compatible with iPhone, Android, Blackberry and even Nokia. In terms of functionality and ease of use, the mobile apps rival the online platform. Since each app is optimised for each market, the apps are easy to navigate. Money back specials, live-streaming and access to all markets available online mean that this app selection is one of the best around.

Plenty of Payment Methods

All the usual payment options are there, such as Debit card and Paypal. It’s fair to say that Paddy Power offers slightly less payment options than some other operators, but the selection is still large and you’re sure to find a payment method suitable.

The graphic below displays all the information required to make an informed decision when making a deposit or withdrawal.

Is my Personal Information safe?

There should be no worries about the security of deposits and personal information, as this bookie takes customer security very seriously. All transactions are encrypted, meaning that all data sent and received from the site, is secure. For peace of mind, when sending or receiving data, a padlock symbol will appear in the browser to confirm that all data will be encrypted.

The King of Bonuses

In keeping with the spirit of generosity here, new customers can earn £20 cash back Paddy Power! A deposit and initial bet of just £10 is required to receive the bonus, so punters can get a risk free bet with very little input.

The daily offers and money back promotions are where Paddy Power really leads the pack. Currently, all five fold or greater football accumulators that lose by just one leg are compensated with a free bet. These offers are not just limited to football; money back and free bet specials on horse-racing are available every day too.

Enhanced odds specials are also frequent. The daily offers are so many that Paddy Power has even created a special twitter account to keep track and let the punters know the various offers available each day. Follow @paddypoweroffers for all the info.

How can I claim the Welcome Offer?

This is nice and simple. The only important thing to remember is that the bonus is only issued once the first bet has been made. All new customers can create an account, log in and deposit at least £10 via the ‘Quick Deposit’ tab. Deposits made using Neteller or Skrill are not eligible for the bonus, so I would recommend using an alternative payment method to these. Once a bet of £10 has been made on an event and that event has lost then your account balance will be automatically be refunded. Refunds only take an hour!

Paddy Power’s sign up offers are always triggered after a bet is made, so make sure to place a bet after depositing, to receive the bonus.

Quality Customer Support

The largest Irish bookmaker, Paddy Power’s team is experienced in providing safe, secure and responsible betting options for millions of customers worldwide. Along with its online service, Paddy Power has almost 400 betting shops across the UK and Ireland and also provides Ireland’s largest phone betting service. With this sort of comprehensive coverage, you know you’re in safe hands.

Customer support really go the extra mile. Apart from having some of the quickest response times around, the bookmaker has its own responsible gambling campaign, with the customer service team offering advice and support for gambling responsibly.

What’s not to Like?

How can you not love Paddy Power? From its hilarious media and social media marketing strategy to the daily enhanced odds offers on a huge variety of events, Paddy Power doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously. What the bookie does take seriously though, is offering customers a massive amount of markets on a visually pleasing and easy to use platform, with hugely competitive odds to boot. A winning combination.

FAQ

• How can I place an accumulator and other multiple options? Accumulators are made easy through Paddy Power’s bet slip. Simply make all the desired selections and navigate to the bet slip, where all multiple betting options will be displayed. Tick the desired box, enter the amount you want to bet, then click confirm.

• Which bets are available for cash out? Not all bets are available for cash out with Paddy Power, but it’s easy to find out which ones are. Paddy Power utilises a cash out symbol – a bank note with a green arrow – which will appear on the banner for all eligible bet types.

• How do I use my welcome offer free bets? To activate the welcome offer, a bet of at least £10 must be made on any sporting fixture. If this bet loses, then cash of up to £20 will be credited to your account. It really is that simple.