“At Paddy Power, we make betting fun.”
Established in 1988, Paddy Power is an Irish bookmaker renowned for its cheeky marketing campaigns and extensive betting options across sports, casino, and poker. Following its 2016 merger with Betfair, it became part of Flutter Entertainment, enhancing its global presence.
Written by Daniel Simpson
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Paddy Power is owned by Flutter Entertainment plc, a public company. It was founded in 1988 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. Its licence number is 39439, which you can check on the UK Gambling Commission register. Flutter Entertainment plc is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
Source: UK Gambling Commission register, checked 19 Oct 2026.
Paddy Power holds 4 UK Gambling Commission accounts with active remote licences covering casino, pool betting, bingo, sports betting and virtual events. Active
Payment methods named on Paddy Power's own UK pages. Where a page does not say whether a method works for deposits or withdrawals, the table says so rather than guessing.
| Method | Type | Deposit | Withdrawal | Speed | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | E-wallet | Yes | Yes | Immediately | — |
| Bank Transfer | Bank | Yes | Yes | 1-5 days | — |
| Debit Card | Card | Yes | Yes | Immediately | — |
| Instant Bank Transfer | Bank | Not stated | Yes | the quickest and most reliable method | — |
| Mastercard | Card | Not stated | Yes | 1-4 hours | — |
| MuchBetter | E-wallet | Yes | Not stated | immediately | Paddy Power will not charge any fees |
| Neteller | E-wallet | Not stated | Not stated | immediately | — |
| Pay by Bank | Bank | Yes | Yes | immediately | — |
| PayPal | E-wallet | Not stated | Yes | immediately | — |
| Rapid Transfer | Bank | Yes | Not stated | immediately | Paddy Power will not charge any fees |
| Skrill | E-wallet | Not stated | Not stated | immediately | — |
| Visa | Card | Not stated | Yes | 1-4 hours | — |
Checked 19 Oct 2026. Source: Paddy Power's payments page. Limits are in pounds and come from the operator's UK pages; "Not stated" means the page does not say. The deposit limits, withdrawal limits columns are left out because no method states them.
Paddy Power's own pages name Ireland and United Kingdom as places it serves.
Checked 16 Oct 2026. Only what the operator's own pages state. A country in neither list is unknown, not available. Where you can use an account also depends on local law, so check before you deposit.
Paddy Power runs sportsbook, casino, poker and bingo. The sportsbook covers 37 sports. Casino games come from Blueprint Gaming, Nolimit City, Playtech and Pragmatic Play. Available on Android, iOS, Web.
Store ratings and versions checked 26 Oct 2026 (App Store) and 26 Oct 2026 (Google Play).
Sportsbook features: A-Z Sports Coverage, Bet Builder, Daily Fantasy Sports, Early Cash Out, Free Bet Features, In Play Betting, Live Audio Commentary, Live Statistics, Live Streaming, Power Prices Boosts, Responsible Gambling Tools, Virtual Sports Betting.
Sports offered:
Casino: baccarat, bingo, blackjack, craps, game shows, instant win games, live dealer games, megaways slots, poker, progressive jackpots, roulette, scratch cards, slingo, slots, table games, video poker from Blueprint Gaming, Nolimit City, Playtech and Pragmatic Play.
Other products: bingo, exchange games, financials, keno, lottery games, politics, slingo, virtual sports.
Founded through the merger of three Irish bookmakers, creating a distinctive brand.
Merged with Betfair, forming Paddy Power Betfair, a leading global betting entity.
Paddy Power's parent company, Flutter Entertainment, reported a $162 million profit for 2024, driven by significant growth in the U.S. market.
Paddy's Rewards Club offers weekly sports betting rewards (£5-£50 free bets) and slots free spins, plus six-tier Poker VIP programme with up to 25% rakeback.
Yes. PPB Games Limited (account 39411), PPB Entertainment Limited (account 39426), PPB Counterparty Services Limited (account 39439) and PPB GE Limited (account 52819) hold active remote licences from the UK Gambling Commission for casino, pool betting, bingo, sports betting and virtual events, checked against the register on 19 October 2026.
Paddy Power is based in Dublin, Ireland. Its parent company is Flutter Entertainment plc.
This page is a factual company profile, not a review or a recommendation, and it carries no affiliate links. Company facts come from the UK Gambling Commission register, the operator's own pages and company filings. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org