Paddy Power Games – old Review:

In 1988, online gambling was a distant future, completely unacknowledged by those who dominated the casino industry at the time. Paddy Power was formed in the same year in Dublin as a traditional bookmaker, but its fortunes took a considerable turn for the better with the rapid growth of online betting in the early 2000s.

Today, having established a strong brand identity based on controversial marketing and laddish humour, Paddy Power is one of the leading betting brands in Europe. It now boasts a portfolio including Betfair. But with stiff competition from other leading brands worldwide, how does their Playtech-powered online casino offering stack up?

Paddy Power is licensed and regulated in Alderney, under the auspices of the well-regarded Alderney Gambling Control Commission. It also has the UK Gambling Commission seal of approval necessary to accept British players. They also hold Technical Systems Testing (TST) certification, as well as drawing on games from software developers who have been independently audited and certified as fair. Even if you don’t already trust the brand, the degree of compliance and regulation tha Paddy Power is committed to should be enough to convince even the most skeptical of players that they’ll get a fair deal.

Paddy Power has won multiple awards for their online casino over the years, including Online Casino Operator of the Year 2015 from eGaming Review (EGR) – a prestigious prize that is hotly contested between the big casino operators. On top of that, their site is securely encrypted, and your personal information and sensitive payment data is held to the highest of protective standards.

There are a handful of complaints about Paddy Power online, but nothing that would cause any great concern. As with all major casinos, one or two unhappy customers out of millions isn’t bad going, and there’s nothing to suggest Paddy Power operate policies that are anything other than fair.

Paddy Power offers a generous selection of supported payment methods, and it has a good reputation for speedy withdrawals.

The casino bonus offer at Paddy Power is a x5 multiplier – deposit £10, play with £60. The maximum bonus you can receive is the £50 whilst winnings are capped at £500. In addition to the deposit bonus there’s 20 free spins on the retro game Berry Bonanza – 10 free spins are given once the bonus has been redeemed, with the 2nd batch of 10 released the following day spins. The terms and conditions of the offer are not too severe with the bonus needing to be played through x35, whilst the bonus is not applicable to players who deposit via e-wallets.

Overall this is a simple but effective bonus offer. The amounts on offer may appear small but you know what you are getting and the play-through demands are reasonable. The additional free spins are an added bonus.

Paddy Power is a Playtech casino, so you know what to expect. You get some of the most popular slots and progressive jackpots around – titles like the latest Batman and Superman-inspired progressive slots – but with gameplay and graphics that many consider to be slightly inferior to Microgaming and NetEnt slots.

In terms of table games, expect all your usual favourites, with multiple variations to mix things up a bit. There are also live games (provided by Playtech as well), in addition to games like Sic Bo, Red Dog, Craps and Baccarat.

The Paddy Power casino design does have a slightly dated feel to it. But although it’s quite busy, it’s still perfectly usable and easy on the eye. In terms of navigation, you’ll find your way around the games without difficulty, and everything you need is laid out for the best possible experience.We like the fact that important information such as Responsible Gaming policies, Help, and Strategy content is placed front and center for easy reference.

If there is a weakness in the game catalogue, it would be with table games. Aside from the multiple versions of blackjack and roulette, there are only nine other table games to choose from. In Paddy Power’s defence, many casinos are now prioritizing slots and their table game selection should keep the vast majority of players happy

Beyond that, there are still hundreds of games on offer here, so you shouldn’t be finding yourself looking for a new challenge any time soon. There’s also a selection of scratch cards, keno, Pop Bingo and other miscellaneous soft games to bolster the roster. There is also a download casino, which is a bit old-fashioned these days. On the other hand some games run more smoothly, plus you can play demo games without an internet connection. You also get around 50 additional games compared to the instant-play platform.

Registering an account at Paddy Power Casino will give you instant access to sister sites Paddy Power Sports, Paddy Power Bingo and Paddy Power Poker.

Paddy Power casino has casino apps for iOS and Android, as well as a mobile browser casino. That means you can choose to head over to the Paddy Power site to play on your mobile or tablet device, or alternatively you can download one of the free apps available.

The apps are linked from the Paddy Power casino website, and can be downloaded and installed directly in a matter of seconds. Apple users have the luxury of choosing between the regular casino app and the live casino app, with special support for live gaming.

Android users are only able to download the live casino app, but can still play regular casino games in-browser on their mobile or 7” tablet device.

There is a range of promotions running at Paddy Power at any one time, alongside the welcome bonuses. There are free spins challenges, where players can pick up some extra free spins, as well as tournaments, cash giveaways and prize draws. You’ll find these detailed under the promotions tab, and there’s always something extra going on.

The VIP program allows regular players to get their just rewards, with special bonuses, prizes and the exclusive VIP treatment rolled out to those who manage to work their way through the levels. Every qualifying wager wins you loyalty points, and the more loyalty points you collect, the better your bonuses and rewards will be.

When you set this against the generous welcome bonuses, it should be obvious that Paddy Power is trying to go the extra mile in providing value to players – another point of differentiation they’re seeking to build up against the competition.