Min. deposit: €10
Min. bet: €0.4

Paddy Power is Ireland’s largest bookmaker and is now one of the UK’s fastest growing bookmakers. From launching an online sportsbook in 2000, they have now extended their services to include an online Casino, Poker Room plus dozens of fixed odds and multiplayer games. Whether you’re betting on the weekend’s football or taking on your mates in multiplayer golf. Paddypower.com is known as the ‘Home of the Money-Back Special’. On average they have at least 2 specials on the site at any given time. Paddy Power offer specials on everything from Soccer and Horse Racing to Formula 1 and Novelty markets. 

Opening account: Before you register, however, read carefully through our Terms and Conditions. You must be at least 18 years old to open a Paddypower.com account. Open your betting account using easy online application form. Simply, click on the "registration" button on the main home page. You will need to choose a username and a password - your private entry keys into your account. Please ensure to keep your password safe at all times. Click on the blue register button to instantly open an account.
Rating: 9

Account currencies: You will be asked to select which currency you would prefer to use at the point of registration choosing between GBP Sterling or Euros. You will not be able to change your betting currency once you have opened your account.

Site look and feel: Design is very nice and easy is readable in green, orange and white colors. Navigation is fast, easy to use with each sport listed on the left. At the top of the page you can type in your login details and once logged in you will find your account options and balance here. On the home page, you will find PaddyPower’s latest promotions, including information about their latest “Moneyback Specials” (which they are famous for), information about the main betting highlights that day, as well as quick links to the current live betting events, next 5 races and top 5 bets. With nearly everything just a click away, PaddyPower’s website design is one of the best out there.
Rating: 8

Odds: Paddy Power are prepared to take on a favourite sometimes and will stand in the market with a top price. You can choose style of odds between decimal and uk odds.
Rating: 9

Events offer: They have a good range of sports events to bet on, including cricket, golf, tennis, baseball and soccer. Paddy Power regularly offer refunds on losing single bets on live televised football matches if a specified event occurs, such as a 0-0 draw or a sending off. They also have specials which are not usually offered at other bookmakers. Paddy Power's bet limits are displayed on the site and are reasonable for most events. Lotteries and novelties are also offered on the Paddy Power website.
Rating: 8

Deposit/Withdraw: There are many ways to deposit funds into your PaddyPower.com account and they are implementing new methods and improvements on a regular basis. Currently you can deposit funds using Cash, Credit cards, Debit cards, Bank Transfer, Cheques and man others.Credit Card Holders: To make a withdrawal from your Paddy Power account click on the "My Account" option on the top navigation bar, then click on "Withdraw". You will be given the opportunity to change start date, expiry date or issue number. Simply enter the amount you wish to withdraw leaving out the currency sign, confirm your password and submit the form. It will then take a few moments for your transaction to be authorised after which you will receive an onscreen confirmation that funds have been successfully withdrawn from your Paddy Power account. When withdrawing funds back from Paddy Power to a credit card account it may take up to 5 working days before they are credited back.

MasterCard Holders: Unfortunately, due to restrictions imposed by MasterCard, Paddy Power are unable to return money from your account to your card. To make a withdrawal from your Paddy Power account you must click on the "My Account" option on the top navigation bar, then click on "Withdraw" and you will be sent a cheque for the amount you wish to withdraw. The cheque will be sent the next day but please allow for 5 working days for delivery.
Cheque Account Holders and Bank Transfer Account Holders: If your account operate under a cheque or Bank Transfer system you must send and email to E-poštni naslov je zavarovan pred nezaželeno pošto, za ogled potrebujete Javascript with the following: Username, Full Name, Full Address, Amount.
Please note that you can only withdraw 1 cheque per day.

Best way for money transfers is Moneybookers.
Rating: 9

Place a bet: PaddyPower’s betting procedure is relatively simple. You simply mark your selection by clicking next to the team’s name and then click bet now. When you want to do accumulators (combos), you have to make one selection then press “add to multi slip,” then find your next selection and then click it, unless all of the selections you want to bet on are on the same page.
Rating: 8

Bonuses: Paddy Power is well known as the ‘Home of the Money-Back Special’. On average they have at least 2 specials on the site at any given time. They offer specials on everything from Soccer and Horse Racing to Formula 1 and Novelty markets. They offer standard bonuses too.
Rating: 8

Reliability: Paddypower.com recognise that online security is an area of vital importance for all our clients. It is imperative that you should be fully satisfied that your personal details are 100% secure before you commence betting. A key area of online security is encryption using the SSL mechanism, that is to say that information you provide them with is encrypted so that it cannot be read across the Internet. 128-bit SSL Encryption is used on all pages of payment system.
Rating: 8

Contact information and customer service: Customer service is available from 8am to midnight, Monday to Saturday, and from 9am to midnight on Sundays. Customers calling from within the UK should phone: 08000 565 275. Customers in Ireland should phone: 1800 238 888. Customers in all other countries should phone: +353 1404 0120 or by e-mail E-poštni naslov je zavarovan pred nezaželeno pošto, za ogled potrebujete Javascript
Rating: 8

Miscellaneous: Other features and accessories include poker, casino, games, lotteries, bingo, mobile wagering, skill games and an auction. The auction is a cool addition, customers can place bids against others for the opportunity to purchase great prizes for the lowest price, yes it's a reverse auction the lowest bid at the end of the day buys the item.
Rating: 8

Conclusion: "Trust the Irish!" - yes most definitely! This book is professional and provides great entertainment value.

Overall rating 83
(SBR rating B)

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Review date : 14.03.2008