TheIrish bookmaker Paddy Power was founded with the merger of three already established bookmakers (Kenny O’Reilly Bookmakers, P. Corcoran Bookmakers and most of the bookmakers belonging to the Richard Power Group) in 1988. Paddy Power launched their websitein 2000 and has since been listed on the Irish and London stock exchanges. Paddy Power also operates numerous licensed betting shops throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The online sports betting offer is provided by Paddy Power Isle of Man Ltd., a subsidiary of Paddy Power Plc. As the name implies, Paddy Power Isle of Man Ltd. is licensed on the Isle of Man. Paddy Power Sports Bets
At Paddy Power, customers can bet on a very large selection of sports , ranging from soccer (football), tennis, motorsports, and winter sports to American football, hockey, basketball and rugby and golf, boxing, handball and volleyball. Even bets on the winners of various poker and futsal (a type of indoor football) events are offered. Wagers on horse and dog races are always welcome as well. Being one of Ireland’s most successful bookmakers, Paddy Power also accepts bets on traditional Irish sports such as Gaelic football and hurling. In the 'Novelty Bets' section, bettors will find an extensive choice of bets from the world of entertainment and politics, such as the winners of various awards or even celebrity weddings. The bookie also features exciting “Financial bets” such as “Where will the Dow Jones close?” Alternative wagers in Paddy Power’s betting portfolio include, among others, handicap bets, the correct score, half-time results and the team to score first. Live betting is welcome in various sports such as football, rugby, golf, American football and even on financial bets and some televised events. Extras and GamesWith the help of mobile betting, customers can now browse the latest prices and bet on all sports, no matter where they are. Apart from the sportsbook, the Paddy Power also offers a casino and an excellent poker room, where fans of card games will find a large selection of poker variations. The ultimate online gambling experience is completed by the gamessection, which comprises everything from the most popular games to very unusual rarities. Players will find gin rummy, solitaire and backgammon and also different variations of blackjack (black jack). Always up to date - Paddy onlineThe homepage is available in Englishand Spanish. Spanish-speaking users who also speak English should take a look at the English version of the website from time to time, as it offers a larger selection of extras in comparison with the Spanish site. Among these are various promotions and lotteries in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Canada, New York, Spain and Germany. Furthermore, the English version of the website offers a much larger financial betting section, which can be reached by clicking on the 'Financial Trader' tab. English-speaking users can also enjoy Bingo, which is just as exciting as the other mini games offered. Sports bettors residing in the United States are not allowed to place wagers at Paddy Power as American banks and credit card institutions are currently prohibited from transferring money to online gambling providers. |
