Paddy Power Casino

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• Ireland’s Biggest Bookie
• Big selection of Virtuals & Progressives
• Accepts Paypal

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Paddy Power Casino overview

If you’re from Ireland or the UK, and you’ve never heard of Paddy Power, then I’d like to ask you a question: what’s it like to live under a rock? They’re Ireland’s biggest bookmakers and have a strong online presence; they also have a very strong real-world presence, with betting shops in many major towns and cities throughout Ireland and the UK.

Paddy Power Casino was born from the merger of existing Irish bookmakers way back in the late ‘80s. Their aim was to move bookmaking out of the hands of the self-interested owners, and instead, to concentrate on the needs of the customer, making sure their betting structures were fair and offered value for money. They certainly achieved this.

If you want to play with a reliable, safe, and reputable bookmaker, then Paddy Power Casino is a perfect choice. Their popularity speaks volumes about the level of service they offer.

Seeing Is Believing: First Impressions about Paddy Power Casino

First impressions were a little deflated by the appearance of a pop-up as soon as I landed on site, but they were only telling me about the welcome bonus, and to be fair, with Tim Henman’s face like that, it was quite funny. Still, it’s annoying, but pop-ups are the bane of today’s internet, so it’s to be expected.

You might expect them to have a souped-up site, given their immense size and popularity, but it’s actually a very simple site. As with most bookmakers, Paddy Power has that “trading-stocks-on-the-FTSE-100” look to it.

Personally, I like that. It makes me feel as if I can be wily and crack the betting market…as long as I have the right formulas and the required knowledge of spreadsheets. It brings to mind Jordan Belfort from “The Wolf of Wall Street” – I’m next to crack the market!

Paddy Power Review: An Irish Welcome?

Stereotypically, the Irish are known for three things: their luck, their hospitality, and their generosity. What a fantastic combination of a bookmaker! Do they live up to their reputation? That’s the question.

The Welcome Bonus (Sports Betting):

Paddy Power have a fantastic new player refund bonus of £10, here are the terms in full:

Risk-Free 10: New customers only, limited to one per person. If you’ve previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £10.

The Welcome Bonus (Casino):

As well as the sports betting bonus, you can also receive the Paddy Power casino bonus. There is a generous deposit £10 play with £60 offer currently on the table with the following easy to follow terms: UK&IRL only. Deposits made with e-wallets are not valid for this promo. Bonus wagering x35 on eligible games. Winnings from bonus capped at £500. Spins available after bonus is redeemed/lost. 10 per day with no wagering. Full T&Cs Apply.

 

 

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While you can have a great time on the casino games in UK, Paddy Power excels for those of you interested in sports betting. If you’re only interested in casino games, then give it a go, but don’t expect the huge selection of games you find at a dedicated casino site.

Don’t write off the casino entirely, though. They do have some FANTASTIC progressive slots!

Paddy Power Casino Jackpot Giant
Multi-million-pound progressive jackpots are a speciality

The Welcome Bonus (Poker)

Again, the deposit isn’t quite as much as you’d find at the other online casinos and betting shops, but because their terms and conditions are much more straightforward, the rewards from Paddy Power’s bonus will often be greater. Here, when you deposit £5, you receive £25 to play. Not bad, here are the terms in full:

New customers only, Once you make your first deposit of £5 or more, you will be automatically credited with i) £5 mobile heads up tournament entry. ii) 2 x€5 twister poker tournament entries. iii) £5 no lose tournament entry. iv) New player tournament tickets. All tournaments expire 7 days after first deposit if not used. Only card & PayPal deposits qualify. Full T&Cs Apply​.

Depositing – Surprisingly Straightforward 

Making a deposit with Paddy Power Casino is easy. They offer a good selection of payment methods, including:

  • Debit Cards (Laser, Switch, Maestro, and Visa) – good news for those of you who bank with some of the Irish banks; it’s not often you’re well catered for.
  • Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Entropay).
  • Cash Card – great for those of you who don’t want to provide banking details, or who can’t otherwise get a bank account.
  • Skrill.
  • Neteller.
  • Paysafe.
  • Bank Transfer – another fantastic option that is rarely offered by any retailer, let alone the casinos/bookmakers.
  • Cheque – do people still use these?

However, I want to make special reference to one particular payment method: PayPal. I’ve mentioned in other reviews how irritating it is that the online betting websites don’t offer PayPal. Paddy Power does, and it’s extremely rare.

For me, they offer the best deposit options in the industry and this gives them the edge over their competitors. It’s clear that they ARE a company who listens to their customers.

The Games – What Can You Expect?

As I mentioned in the previous section, Paddy Power is definitely a company who listens to their customers, and their fantastically comprehensive selection of sports betting is testament to this.

Sports Betting

They offer a fantastic selection of sports betting. Here’s a taster:

  • American Football
  • Australian Rules (I love this!)
  • Baseball
  • Bowls
  • Boxing (of course!)
  • Cycling
  • Darts (great excuse to drink a beer)
  • Equestrian (Naturally: the Irish invented horses; didn’t they?)
  • Football (this should really have its own section in this review, but space is at a premium. Paddy power lets you bet on all manner of football games, from the FA cup to Balloon D’Or winners)
  • GAA Sports
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Netball
  • Novelty Bets (a fun little section where you can place bets on such things as the weather, UK politics, the Next Pope, and whether the Irish will go to the polls once or twice this year. Sure, it might take some time for these bets to come to fruition, but it’s definitely a novelty!)
  • Politics
  • Rugby (Union & League)
  • Sailing
  • Snooker
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • UFC
  • Virtual Sports (this is a category that will be growing as time marches on. A great thing to get into now if you want to have invaluable insight in the future, and capitalise on those insights!)
  • Winter sports
  • E-Sports (see notes on Virtual Sports above)

Paddy Power allows you to toggle the way the odds are presented between fractions and decimals. This makes it easier for some of you who work with one or the other. Generally, I prefer fractions because the metric system is only semi-instilled in the UK and I don’t understand the decimals quickly enough.

In-Play Betting

With their sports betting, you can bet in advance or go to their “In-Play Betting” section and bet live. I love In-play betting. It’s so much fun and when it’s coupled with a great match (especially football), the tension is brilliant. Oh, and that dopamine release when your team wins – fantastic!

Virtuals

They also have a section called “Virtuals”. This is such a new concept, that my spellchecker flagged “virtuals” as a spelling mistake – those red lines are infuriating! Still, as the name indicates, this section of the site is all about virtual play. It’s sort of a hybrid of in-play betting and video games.

It’s basically betting on the outcome of a computer game where the players are the software itself. For example, you can choose the Motor Sports. Here, you pick your car, place your bet, and then watch as a virtual race takes place.

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exciting virtual games in the VR Sports Centre

 

Clearly, this is all down to luck, so there’s none of the knowledge, spreadsheets, and formulas of the real sports bets, but it’s fun nonetheless.

Poker

They offer a decent selection of poker games, including tournaments. One of the major advantages of playing with Paddy Power is that you know you’re playing with a company that is financially secure and highly trustworthy.

They’ve recently updated their poker lobby, so in many ways provide an unparalleled poker experience.

One of the best things about their poker section is their “Poker School”. Here, you can learn about all things poker, including:

  • How the odds work
  • How to play different types of poker
  • How to manage your bankroll
  • How to play tournaments
  • Poker lingo
  • Video Tutorials

I haven’t seen this from any other site, so if you’re looking to learn poker and bet at the same time, then there’s no better place than Paddy Power.

Casino & Live Casino

Yes, Paddy Power excels at sports betting, but that doesn’t mean that their casino games sections are poor – not by any standard. They offer a decent selection of games, including 158 slots. So, while they don’t have the huge selection that you find at the dedicated slot sites, they definitely offer enough games to have hours, days, weeks, and months of fun.

As you’d expect from any online betting site that provides casino games, they offer all the usual games:

  • Slots
  • Progressive Slots (some fantastic jackpots here. Jackpot Giants is currently at £4m+)
  • Roulette
  • Blackjack
  • Jackpots
  • Card & Table
  • Video Poker
  • Scratch
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Lotteries

Paddy Power allows you to play a decent selection of lotteries from around the world, including, of course, the Irish Lottery. You can also play the New York Lottery, Spanish Lottery, and German Lottery.

Bingo

There’s a fantastic community of players on Paddy Power’s bingo games. They offer you £30 to play with for a £5 deposit, so again, are fairly generous.

For those of you that are new to the site, you get VIP access to the Newbie Suite. Here, you can get to know your fellow players, as well as learning about the various games and potential playing techniques.

Playing Platforms at Paddy Power Casino

Paddy Power provides both desktop and mobile play. As with all of these things, the mobile site is less bulky and has fewer games, simply because it allows for easier play and loading.

The desktop graphics look somewhat dated, but as I mentioned earlier, they have that “stock-exchange” look, and I think that’s done intentionally. For this reason, they don’t lose any points with me. Everything loads quickly and the site is easy to navigate.

The mobile site has that cartoonish look that you always find with mobiles. This means the graphics look more modern on their mobile site than their desktop site, but that’s fine.

Unusually, you can also place bets by phone. This is a platform that you rarely see with other online betting sites.

Customer Service at Paddy Power Casino

Again, Paddy Power living up to the reputation of the Irish by providing an incredibly hospitable customer services department.

You can reach them 24-hours a day, 7-days a week through live chat or phone. In Ireland and the UK, calls are free.

For less urgent questions and requests, you can always drop them an email.

The level of care offered by Paddy Power is something that only the biggest bookmakers are able to offer.

Gambling Awareness

Paddy Power provides a comprehensive gambling awareness section. It’s actually fantastic. They have various tips and advice for helping you to stay in control and to help protect other people, too. They provide you with information about where to get further help. This is one of the best gambling awareness sections that I’ve seen.

Conclusion about Paddy Power Casino

Paddy Power is everything you’d expect from one of Ireland & UK’s Best Known, and popular sites: fair, fun, generous, easy to use, responsible, and welcoming. There’s a reason they’re one of the UK’s leading bookmakers, and it’s because they’re excellent at what they do. After having a great deal of fun during my Paddy Power review I would definitely recommend trying the site out for size. It’s a corker!

…may the luck of the Irish be with you!

Frank Stephen Garcia

Casino Reviewer and Editor

Frank Garcia is our casino reviewer and editor. He works hand in hand with our gambling experts to produce professional and detailed online casino reviews.