Paddy Power Casino

£150 | Wagerworks/Boss Media | US Friendly?

Ratings

Graphics 8/10

Playability 8/10

Promotions and Bonuses 7/10

Payment Options9/10

Overall7/10

Paddy Power Casino Review

A cool and classy online casino with quality graphics, plenty of games and massive jackpots to play for, Paddy Power has certainly earned its status as one of the largest and most reputable destination for video poker fans.
I like playing on this particular casino as it’s secure, has a straightforward loyalty scheme and keeps me interested with a supply of new games and nice little bonuses. They don’t drag their feet when it comes to paying out on a win, which is always a plus!
Is it a destination for beginners or seasoned poker players? Either, to be honest. If you are new to the world of online poker, Paddy Power offers plenty of help getting started. Every single one of the games comes with a clear explanation of the rules and bonuses. There’s also a very handy tips section. For more experienced players, there are plenty of meatier video poker games to get stuck into, plus tournaments to get involved with along with freerolls and good four-of-a-kind bonuses.
Play video poker in 3 different areas of Paddy Power. There’s the pure Poker area, the Instant Casino and the Download Casino. All offer a generous signup bonus to get you started and plenty of promotions to keep you playing any day of the week.
Cons? Virtually non-existent to be honest. On the technical side, Paddy Power is better for PC owners as opposed to Mac fans.

Software

Paddy Power’s online casino is supported by the WagerWorks software platform. Is this a pro or a con? Without getting too technical about it, WagerWorks has the benefit of being supplied by a company that owns the rights to several big branded games. This is a definite plus as you get the kind of poker playing experience that usually comes with going to an actual casino. Well, as close as you can get at any rate. WagerWorks is designed with the aim of recreating the casino experience online. The download process is swift, the graphics are sophisticated and there’s a fluid feel to the whole Paddy Power site. Nothing clunky or cumbersome here.

Graphics

No complaints on the graphics front, these made for a very enjoyable poker playing experience. Paddy Power have obviously realised that promotions and jackpots are only one half of the casino coin. If the games aren’t actually enjoyable to play, players will go elsewhere. Vivid colours, an uncluttered screen and slick graphics characterise the Flash-based video poker games on Paddy Power.

Download and Registration

Whilst the Instant and Live Casinos are both worth playing on, it was the Download Casino that was the most enjoyable for me. Don’t be put off by the requirement to download the software. The process doesn’t really require you to do anything, it’s free and they explain how to use it in minute detail! Paddy Power have obviously realised that speedy downloads are the way to go and have made the process fast and foolproof. There’s an Odds Calculator to download on the pure Poker area of Paddy Power too, which is a nice little touch.
Registration is similarly painless and will give you access to added benefits from Paddy Power. There’s a strong online community element on this site with a chat room and tournaments to get involved in. You’ll also be able to take advantage of their loyalty scheme and as we all know, points mean prizes!

Game Variety

Paddy Power scores high on the game variety front, especially when it comes to video poker. I’d argue this area is their forte. Poker fans are very well catered for. All the popular favourites are present and correct; Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha and Stud Poker. However, the Paddy Power casino also offers variations on the classics to spice things up a bit. They’ve added the wild card into the pack with Joker Poker, introduced Ten Hand Poker and made single-hand video poker games more exciting with realistic possibilities to double your money.

Wagering Requirements

Just stake the bonus award 32 times and the amount will be instantly converted into money that appears in your casino cash balance.

Promotions

Paddy Power offers daily, weekly and monthly promotions to keep us video poker players coming back. They certainly aren’t a miserly lot. The pure Poker area of Paddy Power offers a generous $600 signup bonus. Not to mention regular promotions such as Fantastic Fridays, where freerolls to the tune of $1350 are up for grabs. On the Instant and Download Casino, you’ve got Twenty Quid Tuesdays and Wednesday Free Fiver, along with big star promotions such as £25,000 Casino Legends.

Tournaments

Half the fun of playing video poker is in the tournaments. If you’ve got a competitive streak and fancy trying your luck at netting a big win, Paddy Power’s poker tournaments are definitely worth a look. The big Irish Open is held here, known as one of Europe’s biggest and best poker tournaments, so you’re in good company.
I particularly liked Paddy Power’s special poker tournaments for beginners. It can be really off-putting being surrounded by pros so it’s nice to see they’ve given newbies a chance to ease into the poker tournament scene gently. Students have their own tournament too, the Student Masters.
If you’re in it for big money, Paddy Power has plenty of poker cash pots worth playing for. They host massive online poker events with players competing from across Europe. As Paddy Power belongs to the Ipoker network, there’s never a shortage of competitors to challenge! There are literally hundreds of online poker events taking place every single day so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Loyalty

Definitely one of the pros. Unlike some other online casinos, Paddy Power gives loyalty points to video poker players regardless of the game outcome. It’s all very easy to understand with no hidden catches. Every time you place a wager, you get loyalty points. Play on the Poker area of Paddy Power and you’ll have access to their new VIP loyalty programme – the wittily entitled C*A*S*H. You can exchange points for cash to play with at the tables or to enter one of the live poker tournaments.

Customer Support

No stone has been left unturned on the customer service front. Paddy Power boasts a dedicated team contactable 24/7 via phone and email. You can also chat to an operative instantly using the ‘Live Help’ icon.