General Betting

Opta Football Statistics - Definitions

This article outlines how we use Opta to settle statistic markets in football such as Shots on Target (SOT), Goalscorers, Tackles, Offsides, Assists, Passes, Cards and Corners as well as others.

Requesting a Price

This article provides information on how you can Request a Price on Paddy Power

How to Place a Bet

This article explains how to place different types of bets; Single, Multiples, Accumulators and Bet Builders are covered. 

Football - Postponed or Abandoned Match Rules:

Settlement rules and what they mean for your bet

Accumulator/Acca

The Accumulator or ACCA is the most simplest multiple bet - you have two or more selections and you need them all to win to get a return. A Two Selection Accumulator is also known as a Double. A Three Selection Accumulator is also known as a Treble.

Scorecast & Anytime Wincast

Paddy Power offers customers various types of betting methods. This is to enhance your entertainment experience by empowering you to shape your journey with Paddy Power. Paddy Power also offers you the option of placing a Scorecast & Anytime Wincast

Own Goals Do Not Count

Own goals If the first goal is an own goal it does not count as a goal for settlement purposes. All bets on first goalscorer will therefore be settled on the next goal scored. Own goals do not effect the settlement of any bets placed on correct score

Goal Scorer Bets: Types and rules

We have several different goalscorer markets to bet on - the following are some of our more popular: First goalscorer Anytime goalscorer First goalscorer This just means you are picking the first player to score. There are a couple of things to look

Void Bets

There are many reasons why a bet or selection may have been voided. These could include:

How to place a Win-Draw-Win Bet

Paddy Power offers customers various types of betting methods. This is to enhance your entertainment experience by empowering you to shape your journey with Paddy Power. Paddy Power also offers its customers the option of placing a Win-Draw-Win Bet.

Correct Score

Paddy Power offers customers various types of betting methods. This is to enhance your entertainment experience by empowering you to shape your journey with Paddy Power. Paddy Power also offers you the option of placing a Correct Score bet. How to pl

How to place a Bet Builder bet

Say Hello to Paddy’s Bet Builder Ever tried to put together a tasty punt only to be told you can’t combine bets from the same game? That disappointment is a thing of the past with Bet Builder, which allows Paddy's punters to pick from multiple markets

Cash Out

Cash Out allows you to lock in a profit or loss before waiting for the event to finish. Paddy Power does the maths to offer you a value in real time of your current bets based on the live market prices.

Goalscorer Bets - What if my goalscorer doesn't start?

First Goalscorer - What if my player doesn't start? If your goalscorer doesn't start and another player scores, your bet will be voided. If your goalscorer starts and no other player scores, your bet will still be valid. If your goalscorer starts and...

Football Cards Rules/Bookings Markets

This article outlines our Football Card rules

Text Betting FAQs

Do I need a separate Paddy Power account? No, your existing Paddy Power account can be used to place bets by text. The first time you place a bet by Text, you should include your username at the start so we can link your mobile number to your account

How to place a Treble

Paddy Power offers customers various types of betting methods. This is to enhance your entertainment experience by empowering you to shape your journey with Paddy Power. Paddy Power also offers you the option of placing a Treble. A Treble is one bet

Betslip Explained

If you want to place a bet, you must first add a selection to your bet slip. In order to do this, you simply need to click on the 'Odds' (i.e. 3/1) next to the selection you've bet on. This will add the selection to your betslip. At the top of the be

How Do Odds Work?

Odds can be displayed in two ways: Fractions or Decimals You will probably be most familar with odds as fractions (e.g. 3/1). However, you can choose to display them as decimals (e.g. 4.00) if you wish. How to Change Odds Format Below is a table high

How to Place a Multiple Bet

Paddy Power offers customers various types of betting methods. This is to enhance your entertainment experience by empowering you to shape your journey with Paddy Power. Paddy Power also offers a range of multiple bets for you to enjoy. Your Guide fo

I placed a bet and it has disappeared

If you placed a bet, and cannot locate it, generally one of three things has happened: 1) You have two accounts and you are not logged into the account you placed the bet on. If you are unsure of whether you have multiple accounts, contact our custom

Minimum Stake

The minimum stake is usually £0.10/0.10EUR. Nevertheless this can change according to the market. When you confirm your bet in your betslip, you will receive an error message if your stake is too low. In Horse Racing, the minimum stake to avail of the Watch Live feature

I Have Won! What Happens Now?

We strive to settle your bet as soon as the event finishes. However, during busy periods, please allow up to 1 hour for the full result to be confirmed and for your winnings to appear in your account before contacting us.

Mobile - Watch Live: Sports

Paddy Power offers live sports streaming for free on several our mobile in-play events including football, tennis and golf. You only need to be logged in to access the streams. Here is an example of how to find a Tennis in-play live stream 1. Tap 'Te

Bet Types Explained

This article explains Rule 4 deductions made on winning bets. A rule 4 deduction is made when a horse has pulled out of a race prior to starting (a non runner). This then impacts the odds of all remaining participants and will result in reduced winnings.

Mobile - How to Place a Multiple Bet

Paddy Power offers customers various types of betting methods. This is to enhance your entertainment experience by empowering you to shape your journey with Paddy Power. Paddy Power also offers a range of multiple bets for you to enjoy. Your Guide fo