Paddy Power Review
A polished all-rounder with Best Odds Guaranteed and frequent Extra Places on UK and Irish racing.
Welcome offer
Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets. New customers only. Always confirm the full terms on Paddy Power’s own site before you deposit.
Markets and odds
Paddy Power prices every UK and Irish meeting and applies Best Odds Guaranteed on those races. Extra Places promotions on selected handicaps are a regular source of added value. Ante-post and futures markets are deep for the major festivals.
Each-way terms
Each-way betting follows standard UK place terms, so the number of paid places tracks field size. Paddy Power often adds extra places on featured races, and Each-Way Extra lets you trade the place portion for a bigger return.
Mobile app
The app is available on iOS and Android and has a strong reputation for racing, including live streaming, full cash out and quick bet placement. Navigation between meetings is clean and the bet slip holds up during peak trading.
Payments
Deposits go through by debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal and bank transfer. Withdrawal times vary by method and depend on your account being verified. Card withdrawals are usually processed within a few working days.
Customer service
Support runs through live chat, phone and email. Live chat is the fastest route for account or payment questions and is staffed through the main racing hours.
Pros and Cons
What Paddy Power gets right:
- Best Odds Guaranteed and money-back specials on UK and Irish racing
- Polished app with live streaming built into the racecard
- Wide range of racing and sports markets
Where it falls short:
- Withdrawals could be quicker
- Welcome offer is less generous than some rivals'
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Paddy Power is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (account 38939), which you can confirm on the UKGC public register.
Yes. Best Odds Guaranteed applies to UK and Irish racing, paying the bigger of your taken price or the starting price.
Standard UK place terms apply based on field size, and Paddy Power often adds Extra Places on selected races.
Yes, live streaming is available on selected races, subject to a funded account or a qualifying bet on the race.
It depends on the method. Card and e-wallet withdrawals are usually the quickest once your account is verified; bank transfers can take longer.
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Ratings on this page reflect our own editorial review, not a guarantee of outcome. Betting offers are time-limited and can change without notice, so always confirm the live terms on the operator’s own site before you deposit. You can check any operator’s current licence status on the UK Gambling Commission’s public register. If you’re worried about your gambling, or someone else’s, support is available at BeGambleAware.org.