Paddy Power Casino review and overview
Paddy Power’s online casino opened in 2004 under a betting business established in Ireland in 1988.
Known as Paddy Power Betfair today, the company built one of Europe and the UK’s best-known sports betting brands while keeping Paddy Power as the name of its online casino.
Paddy Power Casino
100% up to €/£100 + 20 Free Spins
Code Not Required
Minimum Deposit: £/€10.0
Wagering: Bonus x 35
The site lists 1,000s of online slots. 10 free spins with a deposit and no wagering requirement, and notes Paddy Power is described as the then-current recipient of the EGR slots provider award.
Its catalogue also spans 100s of virtual table games, a Live Casino, video poker, scratchcards, speciality and Vegas games, plus live dealer tables. The same account gives access to bingo, fantasy games, online poker, a sportsbook, virtual sports and in-play sports betting.
Key features
The Irish character is visible throughout the casino, from its green palette to regular references to its roots. Both desktop and mobile layouts present a busy range of gaming choices, with menus divided into many categories. That breadth makes it easier to browse by game type, though the number of sections may take some getting used to.
Highlights
- UKGC licence noted in the source review
- Sportsbook, virtual sports, poker and bingo
- Several betting products available through one account
- Broad choice of slots and table games
- A substantial social media following
- Vegas tournaments
Drawbacks
- English is the only language offered
Paddy Power Casino at a glance
| Online | Since 2004 |
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| Licence |
| Software | |
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| Owner | Gary McGann |
MORE DETAILS
| Restricted Countries | |
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| Currencies | UK Pounds or Euros |
| Language | |
| Support | Live Chat, Email, Phone, Twitter |
| Contact | [email protected] |
PAYMENTS & CASH OUTS
| Deposit Methods | |
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| Min Deposit | £/€10.0 |
| Min Withdrawal | £/€10.0 |
| Withdrawal Limits | |
| Payout Timeframes | EWallets: 1-4 hours Credit / Debit Cards: 2-5 days Bank Transfers: 1-5 days Cheques: Not offered Pending Time: 4-24 hours |
Background
Paddy Power’s story starts in Dublin, Ireland, in 1988, when the brand operated 100s of betting shops. An online sportsbook followed, then the online casino launched in 2004. In 2015, the business combined with Betfair to form Paddy Power Betfair plc. The company adopted the name Flutter Entertainment plc in 2016 and joined the FTSE 100 Index. Its portfolio includes Betfair, Paddy Power, Sportsbet, TVG and FanDuel.
Licences, security and fair play
The source review identifies Paddy Power Services Limited as the holder of the MGA and UKGC licences for the Paddy Power Casino, Bingo and Poker sites. It says PPB Counterparty Services Limited holds those same licences for other online betting products. The review describes this arrangement as supporting compliance with UK and EU rules across PaddyPower’s online betting operations.
The review says licence rules require the casino to meet a range of obligations. These include keeping customer funds apart from company accounts, observing data privacy laws, protecting account information from disclosure beyond casino servers, using fraud controls and financial encryption, permitting independent companies to assess game fairness, and meeting consumer rights requirements in the EU and UK.
Promotions and bonuses
With a sizeable online and land-based presence in the online casino market, Paddy Power Casino presents a range of promotions, bonuses and VIP rewards to its customers.
New player offers
Players looking at the casino lobby or live casino area have a few welcome bonus options to consider. The two main offers are the casino welcome bonus and live casino bonus. Most terms and conditions are shared between them, and those rules are covered below.
Casino Welcome Bonus: a €/£50 100% deposit match, plus 20 free spins on a selected slot after a deposit of €/£10 or more. Bets are capped at 30% of the combined bonus and deposit value. The wagering requirement is 35x, the offer lasts 7 days, and bonus-derived winnings are capped at £/€500.
The free spins carry no wagering requirement. The source terms say 10 are added to the account within 24 hours of bonus activation, with a value of £/€0.20 per spin.
As the list below shows, some games contribute less than 100% of a bet toward wagering requirements.
- Slots and scratchcards: 100%
- Roulette: 50%
- Card games: 25%
- Craps, video poker, pontoon and live casino: 0%
- Consult the terms and conditions for precise wagering contribution rates
Live Casino Welcome Bonus: £100 or €100, along with 5 Gold Chips valued at £/€1 each, following a deposit of €/£120 or more. Bets cannot exceed 30% of the combined deposit and bonus. The wagering requirement is 50x and the offer runs for 7 days. Only Live Blackjack and Live Roulette wagers count. Roulette contributes 25% when less than 75% of the table is covered; coverage above 75% means those bets do not count toward the wagering period.
Other welcome deals may apply to bingo or sportsbook wagers, but fall outside this casino review. The source terms also exclude deposits made through e-wallets from both welcome bonuses. Each offer has terms and conditions on its bonus page, alongside an ‘eligible games’ tab listing games that qualify.
Other bonuses
The review also describes email bonus offers and prize draws with cash rewards reaching into the thousands of UK pounds. Its account notes that the VIP/Loyalty rewards program may provide recurring free spins.
VIP and loyalty
Loyal members can apply for a Paddy Power CashCard PPLUS MasterCard to withdraw winnings from their account. Membership in the Paddy Power Rewards Club may also bring extra free spins and preferential bonuses.
The review lists 3 ways to qualify for the Paddy’s Rewards Club:
- Wager £/€25 on slots or table games from Monday to Sunday to receive 10 free spins.
- Wager £/€50 on slots or table games from Monday to Sunday to receive 10 free spins.
- Wager £/€250 on slots or table games from Monday to Sunday for a £/€10 free bet.
Banking options
For payment details, the source directs readers to ‘Help’ in the header or footer, then to ‘Depositing and Withdrawing’ and the ‘Payment Methods’ FAQs. Its terms and conditions refer readers to section ‘7. Deposits and Withdrawals’.
Paddy Power lists its deposit and withdrawal options in this area. Deposits may be made in a local currency, exchanged into UK Pounds or Euros, with withdrawals converted back into the customer’s home currency.
Making a deposit
To deposit, go to the cashier. The minimum is £/€10.0. The review lists Debit/Credit Card, Bank Transfer, Neteller, PayPal, PaySafeCard, Skrill/Moneybookers, Cash Card, Entropay, ApplePay and Cash Card PPlus as deposit and withdrawal options, describing them as instant. Cheques must be payable to The Sporting Exchange (Clients) Ltd; the account is credited after the cheque clears.
Withdrawing funds
Withdrawals are available through the listed deposit methods apart from Paysafecard and Cheque. Debit or credit card payments take around 2 to 5 working days to clear, while bank transfers take 1 to 5 working days. The review gives a timeframe of up to 24 hours for other withdrawals and says there are no withdrawal limits at all.
Games catalogue
The range is divided across numerous sections. For casino games, the source points players to Vegas, Games, Casino and Live Casino, with a search tool also available to find titles.
- Casino: promotions, new games, roulette, blackjack, slots and jackpots
- Live Casino: live roulette, live blackjack, live table games and Age of the Gods
- Vegas: promotions, tournament lobby, all slots, daily jackpots, recent releases, blackjack, roulette, all games and favourites
- Games: promotions, new titles, Megaways™, daily jackpots, Jackpot King, slots, roulette, blackjack, jackpot slots, Premier Slots, Paddy Picks and all games
There is plenty of variety across these categories. Spreading the catalogue across several sections can make browsing feel less straightforward, but players looking for a broad selection have many options to explore.
PaddyPower pays game winnings without limits. It also notes that each title has an ‘i’ information button with further details.
Game software studios
The review lists games from these software providers: Evolution Gaming, Playtech, OpenBet, Pragmatic, Blueprint Gaming, GamesOS/CTXM, Electracade, IGT (WagerWorks), GTECH G2, Gamesys and Red Tiger Gaming.
Slot games
The source review lists over 2,000 slots across the Vegas, Games and Casino sections. The catalogue includes jackpot titles, while Megaways slots appear in Games. With such a large selection, slot players may need to browse carefully; slot reviews can help narrow the choices to games that fit their preferences.
Table games
Players will find an extensive table game range at Paddy Power, including roulette, blackjack, poker, craps, Sic-Bo, video poker, baccarat and punto banco. The Casino, Vegas and Games sections include a range of versions for many of these games.
Live tables
The live section also features a broad set of choices. The source review lists more than 10 roulette variations and 15 variations of blackjack, alongside Live Hi-Lo, 3 Card Brag, Spin A Win, Casino Stud Poker, Sic-Bo, Baccarat, Hold’em and other games.
Mobile access review
Android and iOS downloads are available and casino games can also be played in a web browser. The review describes the app and browser versions as designed to adapt to different smartphone and tablet screen sizes. There is no Windows Mobile download, though Windows users can access the site through a browser.
Help and support
Paddy Power offers live chat support 24/7, as well as email and telephone contact. It also points to Twitter for help and a large FAQ area with keyword search.
Review summary: Paddy Power Casino
The source review gives Paddy Power a strong overall assessment, while noting several limitations: Microgaming games are absent, players seeking a larger welcome offer may be dissatisfied, and the extensive catalogue can be difficult to navigate. It concludes that these issues are minor beside the casino’s broader offering.
