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Review · Updated November 2026
Paddy Power review
Irish bookmaker famous for money-back specials
Our verdict
Paddy Power is a cheeky Irish bookmaker known for money-back specials, Power Prices, bet builders and strong racing and football coverage in the UK and Ireland.
Paddy Power is operated by Flutter Entertainment and has been around since 1988. It is available in United Kingdom and Ireland. We rate it 8.5/10 overall, with its strongest scores for markets & coverage and bonuses & promotions.
Odds-wise, Paddy Power's typical margin on top-flight football match result markets is around 6.0%, better than the 6.2% average among the 11 other bookmakers we track in United Kingdom. Popular sports include Football, Horse racing, GAA, Golf, Tennis.
Pros
- ✓Money-back specials
- ✓Power Prices
- ✓Great racing coverage
Cons
- ✕Account restrictions for winning punters
Paddy Power welcome offers by country
| Country | Offer | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Bet £5, get £20 in free bets New customers placing a qualifying bet receive free bets. Terms apply. | Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission | Visit Paddy Power |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | New-customer offer Welcome offer for Irish customers. Terms apply. | Licensed to operate in Ireland | Visit Paddy Power |
18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often — always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.
Features
- Live betting✓
- Live streaming✓
- Cash out✓
- Bet builder✓
- Booking codes–
- Edit bet–
- Acca bonus / boost✓
- Early payout–
- Mobile money–
- Virtual sports–
- iOS app✓
- Android app✓
- Data-light site–
- Betting exchange–
- Jackpots–
Popular payment methods
Typical options — check the cashier for the full, current list.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Debit card · PayPal · Apple Pay · Bank transfer
🇮🇪 Ireland
Debit card · PayPal · Apple Pay
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Welcome offer · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Welcome offer · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Bet £5, get free bets
- Live betting
- Cash out
- Bet builder
Frequently asked questions
Is Paddy Power legit and licensed?
Paddy Power holds licences in the markets we list: United Kingdom (the UK Gambling Commission); Ireland (Licensed to operate in Ireland). Only bet with Paddy Power where it is licensed for your country.
What is the Paddy Power welcome bonus?
In United Kingdom, the current offer is: Bet £5, get £20 in free bets. New customers placing a qualifying bet receive free bets. Terms apply. Offers differ by country and change regularly, so check the terms on the Paddy Power website before you sign up.
Does Paddy Power have an app?
Yes. Paddy Power offers an Android app and an iOS app.
How good are Paddy Power's odds?
On major football 1X2 markets Paddy Power's margin is typically around 6.0%, compared with an average of about 6.2% among its competitors in United Kingdom. Lower margins mean better odds — compare live prices on our odds pages.