Overview

  • BONUSES & PROMOTIONS
  • GAME VARIETY
  • DEPOSITS & WITHDRAWALS
  • CUSTOMER SUPPORT
  • DESIGN & USABILITY

Paddy Power is one of the biggest names in the betting world and its bingo platform is another string to its already impressive bow. In fact, one of the major selling points of this online bingo site is that you can easily transition from poker, casino, sports betting and bingo thanks to a universal wallet.

However, the reason Paddy Power Bingo really stands out is its provisions for beginners. Thanks to well-structured welcome bonus and a varied selection of games, players looking to learn more about the game can ante-up and get a complete gaming experience without having to break the bank.

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Safety and Trustworthiness

Thanks to rise in online bingo over the last few years, many of the top online betting and casino operators have got in on the act. Paddy Power is one of those operators and, aside from offering its own quirky take on the game, it brings a wealth of credibility with it. From a licensing perspective, Paddy Power as an online betting entity has seals of approval from three of the leading regulators in the world: the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority.

In addition to a trio of recognised licences, the site has been certified as random and fair by eCOGRA, while SSL encryption is used to protect all transactions. While all this is great from a legal perspective, it doesn’t say much about the site’s reputation for customer service. As is the case with all online bingo sites, the reviews are mixed. While some users commenting on player forums have questioned Paddy Power’s customer service credentials, others have praised its range of games.

While the specifics of the interface are easy to question, the fact the site is powered by Playtech Bingo should give you at least some confidence that the games will be well run and 100% legitimate. For other Playtech bingo sites visit our Virtue Fusion bingo sites guide.

Deposits & Withdrawals

As long as you meet the £5 minimum deposit and withdrawal limits, Paddy Power Bingo will process your funds securely and efficiently. In fact, on top of instant deposits, you can receive your winnings in an hour if you choose a payment option such as PayPal.

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Bonuses and Promotions

In our opinion, Paddy Power Bingo’s welcome bonus is one that’s aimed squarely at beginners. Although mid-level players will find some value in it, the size, structure and overall wagering requirements are suited to those at the foot of the gaming ladder rather than those close to the top. In fact, to support this idea, the way you claim the bonus is a lot simpler than most sites:

  1. Create an account.
  2. Spend £5 on bingo games within 48 hours.
  3. Receive £25 in free credits.

The fact you can make a deposit of your choice (as long as it meets the £5 minimum deposit bingo limit) and still receive £25 in bonus cash is great. Indeed, with most of Paddy Power’s games allowing you to purchase multiple tickets, it’s possible to meet the £5 bet limit within a couple of games let alone a couple of days.

Another reason this bonus should suit novice players is the way you’ll get your credits. Once you’ve completed the above steps, you’ll get £15 to use on bingo games (these credits will have a 3X playthrough on winnings) and £10 in slots tokens, which can be used on any slot game within the bingo site (winnings will have a 20X playthrough). You get 30 days to meet the wagering requirements, which given the value of the bonus and the reasonable playthrough requirements, should be fairly straightforward.

This distribution of free play credits should give you enough scope to test out the broad range of games offered by Paddy Power Bingo.

Paddy Power’s promotions page is enough to leave you dizzy. There are more than 20 promos onsite at any one time, promising everything from free games to slots bonuses. In truth, most of the offers are quite sedate, but a few stand out. Free Money Friday rewards players with 1,000 Star Points when they spend £10 on tickets, while Roomie of the Week is a great way of recognising how important the social element is to bingo. It gives Paddy players the chance to vote to award one player with 20,000 Star Points for their contribution to the social atmosphere of the games.

Star Points are collected for every game you play on site. You can redeem 1,000 of them for a £1 bonus, but they also contribute towards your progress up the four rungs of the Star Levels ladder (White, Silver, Gold and Supernova). Each level comes with its own rewards, including a free bingo room, birthday gifts, and even priority customer service when you reach Supernova.

Game Selection

From newbie rooms with no entry fees to progressive jackpot and themed games such as Deal or No Deal Bingo, Paddy Power covers the full spectrum of variants. In fact, at any one time you’ll find a lobby offering around 20 different games set to start within a five-minute period.

Thanks to Paddy Power’s connection to Playtech Bingo, you’ll not only find more games than you would on some of the smaller networks, you’ll get access to a range of bingo formats that should be enough to satisfy most players. There’s the popular  75- and 90-ball formats, plenty of speed bingo, as well as some of the most popular new twists on the format, including Rainbow Riches Bingo and Who Wants to be a Millionaire Bingo.

You won’t find a chat moderator in every room, but they do a good job of channelling the Paddy Power vibe, and can be counted on to pop up now and then with games and quizzes for spot prizes.

Naturally, being a multi vertical operator means you can also move easily into different betting arenas including Paddy Power Casino and Paddy Power Sport. If you want to stay on the bingo platform, you’ll find a range of networked slots and scratchcards, as well as exclusive games such as Paddy’s Lucky Mines and Easter Money. For those that want to go off and explore, casino, poker and sports betting options are a click away via the top toolbar.

In fact, perhaps the main reason Paddy Power Bingo has become popular in recent years is because players can move from platform-to-platform and enjoy a seamless betting experience courtesy of a universal wallet.

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Mobile App

iOS and Android users can benefit from easier access to Paddy Power’s games via native apps. Part of the mobile app’s appeal is that it allows you to multitask between bingo and slots. By splitting the interface in two, players can via a simplified version of bingo while spinning the reels without interruption.

Another benefit to the mobile app is the access to exclusive games. Unfortunately, the downside to these games is that none of them are progressive jackpot slots. One of the main benefits of site-exclusive games is that you get to play with a smaller selection of players.

Although this means you can end up with smaller progressive jackpots, the upside is that you stand a better chance of winning. With fewer players shooting for the same prize, you aren’t facing as much competition for the prize and, thus, stand a bet shot at a jackpot. However, Paddy Power Bingo’s exclusive slots aren’t progressive games, so this negates this benefit.

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Review Summary

Bingo might not be Paddy Power’s strongest suit, its still known first and foremost as a betting operator, but unlike some multi-vertical sites where bingo rooms are half-hardheartedly added they’ve clearly made an effort to create a platform where beginners and mid-level players can get something out of the game. In fact, simply because the operator draws most of its traffic from its sports betting and casino platforms, it makes sense to have a bingo axis that’s novice-friendly.

The sign-up bingo bonus and variety of bingo games are certainly the two most impressive highlights at Paddy Power. However, the mobile app is also worth a look thanks to its two-game dynamic. Having the ability to play two games at once is something that should help pique the interests of more seasoned players who aren’t too excited about the welcome bonus.

This review is based on the writer's personal opinion.
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