Paddy Power review: UK sportsbook, licence-checked
Best for: Money-back specials and a fast app
Flutter's Irish-born brand does football and racing well, runs more money-back specials than anyone, and has an app that is quick to place a bet on. Market depth is good; in-play streaming is the gap.
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- Licensee
- PPB Counterparty Services Limited
- Gambling Commission account
- 39439
- Checked against the register
- 2 November 2026
- Group
- Flutter Entertainment
Pros
- Frequent money-back specials on football and racing
- One of the fastest apps for bet placement
- Bet builder, cash out and a strong acca product
Cons
- Less in-play streaming than bet365
- Marketing tone is not to everyone's taste
| Products | sportsbook, casino, bingo, poker |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Deposit methods | Not yet documented |
| Minimum deposit | Not yet documented |
| Apps | iOS and Android |
| Live streaming | Yes |
| Cash out | Yes |
| Minimum age | 18 |
Paddy Power was founded in Dublin in 1988 and is part of Flutter Entertainment, the group that also owns Betfair and Sky Bet. For customers in Great Britain the sportsbook licensee is PPB Counterparty Services Limited.
Odds and markets
Football and racing lead, with a bet builder that works across leagues and a wide acca offering. The brand’s trademark is the money-back special: refunds as free bets if a specific event happens. In-play covers the main sports; streaming is narrower than the market leader.
App and site
Fast and uncluttered. The bet slip, cash out and specials are one tap from the home screen.
Payments
Not yet documented from the operator’s pages; see the table.
Safer gambling
Flutter’s tools, deposit limits, time-outs and GamStop apply.
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