IRELAND, NI & UK

In the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales all our shops are temporarily closed.

Paddy Power was born in 1988 thanks to the merger of three Irish bookmakers and from day one the company decided to do things a little bit differently. We don’t just want you to bet with us – we want you to have a Moby Dick-sized whale of a time while you do it too.

Getting paid on winning shop bets

Under the new rules, shops will not be permitted to broadcast live racing to stop customers gathering in the shops, while machines such as FOBTs and touchscreen terminals are not to be used. There are 900 betting shops in Scotland and on Monday all of Paddy Power, Coral and Ladbrokes' outlets are to open with measures in place. Paddy Power is an Irish bookmaker founded in 1988 in Dublin, Ireland.The company conducts business through a chain of licensed betting shops in Ireland and the United Kingdom, and by operating Ireland's largest telephone betting service. On the internet, it offers sports betting, online poker, online bingo, online casino and online games. It merged with Betfair to create Paddy Power Betfair. 'Paddy Power shops opened yesterday, in line with other bookies in Ireland, following the Government guidelines on reopening of retail outlets,' the statement said.

If you are holding a winning bet slip, it will be paid as normal when the shops reopen. However, If you have an online account with us we can credit your winning in-store slips to your account. If you’ve got a winner lying around, email a picture of the slip, along with your name, online username and a contact number to shopwinnings@paddypower.com.

Paddy Power Shops Reopening

Alternatively – if you don’t have a PP online account you can register here and then follow the above steps to have your winning retail bet credited to your online account.

Safety Measures

Our number one priority is keeping our customers and team members safe. So, all of our shops will follow the latest government guidelines on social distancing.

Paddy Power Betting Shops Open

Our number one priority is keeping our customers and team members safe. Here’s more on what to expect in our shops:

Paddy Power Free Bets

1. We’ll be managing the number of customers in our shops at any one time. Please bear with us.
2. Please use our hand sanitizers when you enter our shop, before and after machine use, and again when you leave.
3. We have protective screens fitted between our machines and counters for your safety.
4. You’ll notice floor markings in-store to help you queue safely. Please keep your distance from others, in line with government advice.
5. When writing out bets, please take the pen with you or bin it.
6. It’s best to use contactless payment, where possible.
7. We may ask customers to temporarily remove face coverings to prove age or for self-exclusion purposes.
8. In the UK, you will be asked to scan the NHS Track and Trace QR Code or give your details for Contact Tracing.

When Will Paddy Power Shops Open

We’re asking everyone to Do Your Bit to help ensure that we, you and the rest of the world starts getting back to normal as quickly – and safely – as possible.