We don't hand out a one-word verdict — here's the record, from the Gambling Commission, public complaint data and Paddy Power's own terms. Judge for yourself.
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Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission
Paddy Power operates under Gambling Commission account number 39439. A UKGC licence means it must meet UK rules on fair games, identity checks, safer-gambling tools, telling you how your funds are protected, and giving you access to a free independent dispute service (ADR).
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19% of public complaints resolved
5 of 26 complaints about Paddy Power on AskGamblers are marked resolved and 21 unresolved (snapshot 23 Sept 2026). How a casino handles complaints tells you more than whether it gets any — every large operator does.
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2 regulatory actions on record since 2023
17 December 2025: Paddy Power Betfair pays £2m. 25 May 2023: PPB fined £490,000 for marketing to self-excluded customers. Enforcement is common across large UK operators and usually concerns harm-prevention and anti-money-laundering checks rather than paying out winnings — but it's part of the record. Details on our casino changes tracker.
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No withdrawal fees
Paddy Power states it doesn't charge to withdraw.
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Fastest stated payout: instant–1h
Via Apple Pay, per Paddy Power's own pages — a promise, not a measurement. See the full breakdown by payment method on the Paddy Power page.
FAQs
Is Paddy Power legit?+
Paddy Power is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (account 39439) and owned by Flutter Entertainment. On AskGamblers, 19% of its 26 public complaints are resolved.
Is my money safe at Paddy Power?+
UK-licensed casinos must tell you how your balance is protected if the company becomes insolvent — the level (not protected, medium or high) is set out in Paddy Power's terms. Licensing also gives you free access to an independent dispute service if a withdrawal is refused.
What if Paddy Power won't pay my withdrawal?+
Complain to the operator in writing first. If it isn't resolved within 8 weeks — or you get a final response you disagree with — escalate to the operator's ADR provider, which is free for UK players.
This page summarises public records; it isn't a guarantee about your account. 18+. If gambling is causing you problems, free support is available at BeGambleAware.org. How we compile this data.