WhichBookmakerHead to head · Ireland · verified August 2026
BoyleSports vs Paddy Power
A close call — 0.3 points apart. Which one wins depends on what you bet.
Pillar scores
Side by side
| Criterion | BoyleSports | Paddy Power |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Typical margin | Around 5.5% on football; sharper on Irish racing than most rivals | Around 5.5% on major football — you pay for the promotions |
| Licences | Irish licence, UKGC (UK) | UKGC (UK), Irish licence |
| Min. deposit | €/£10 | £/€5 |
| Sports | Racing-led, plus football, GAA, greyhounds and international sports | 25+ sports, heaviest on football, horse racing and Gaelic games |
| Features | Best odds guaranteed on racing, Shop network, Cash Out, Price boosts | Money-back specials, Bet Builder, Cash Out, Acca insurance |
| Founded | 1982 | 1988 |
| Best for | Irish racing, Ireland, Best odds guaranteed | Irish racing, Promotions, Gaelic games |
Our verdict
Choose BoyleSports if you want irish racing · ireland · best odds guaranteed. It comes out ahead on odds in our scoring, and its licensing position in Ireland is Irish licence.
Choose Paddy Power if you want irish racing · promotions · gaelic games. It comes out ahead on trust, markets, platform, payouts in our scoring, and its licensing position in Ireland is UKGC (UK).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, BoyleSports or Paddy Power?
It is close: BoyleSports scores 7.7/10 and Paddy Power scores 8.0/10 in our methodology. BoyleSports is strongest for irish racing, while Paddy Power leads for irish racing.
Is BoyleSports safe and licensed?
BoyleSports holds these licences: Irish licence, UKGC (UK). Our trust score for it is 8.6/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.
Is Paddy Power safe and licensed?
Paddy Power holds these licences: UKGC (UK), Irish licence. Our trust score for it is 9.0/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.