WhichBookmakerHead to head · United Kingdom · verified August 2026
Paddy Power vs Sky Bet
A close call — 0.0 points apart. Which one wins depends on what you bet.
Pillar scores
Side by side
| Criterion | Paddy Power | Sky Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Typical margin | Around 5.5% on major football — you pay for the promotions | Around 5.5% on major football — you pay for the product quality |
| Licences | UKGC (UK), Irish licence | UKGC (UK) |
| Min. deposit | £/€5 | £5 |
| Sports | 25+ sports, heaviest on football, horse racing and Gaelic games | Football-led, with solid racing and other UK sports |
| Features | Money-back specials, Bet Builder, Cash Out, Acca insurance | Request a Bet, Bet Builder, Priced Up specials, Sky Sports integration |
| Founded | 1988 | 2001 |
| Best for | Irish racing, Promotions, Gaelic games | Mobile betting, Football specials, UK punters |
Our verdict
Choose Paddy Power if you want irish racing · promotions · gaelic games. It comes out ahead on markets, payouts in our scoring, and its licensing position in United Kingdom is UKGC (UK).
Choose Sky Bet if you want mobile betting · football specials · uk punters. It comes out ahead on odds, trust, platform in our scoring, and its licensing position in United Kingdom is UKGC (UK).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Paddy Power or Sky Bet?
It is close: Paddy Power scores 8.0/10 and Sky Bet scores 8.0/10 in our methodology. Paddy Power is strongest for irish racing, while Sky Bet leads for mobile betting.
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.
Is Sky Bet safe and licensed?
Sky Bet holds these licences: UKGC (UK). Our trust score for it is 9.2/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.