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How to complain

Make a complaint online

Paddy Power handles complaints through its official online form.

Complaint escalation guide

Can you complain to the Gambling Commission about Paddy Power? Not for individual disputes: the Gambling Commission sets the rules for the sector but does not resolve personal complaints or award compensation. Complain to Paddy Power directly first and keep written records, then escalate to approved ADR provider (IBAS or eCOGRA) if it stays unresolved after 8 weeks or you receive a deadlock or final-response letter.

Which ombudsman handles Paddy Power complaints? approved ADR provider (IBAS or eCOGRA). Once Paddy Power’s own complaints process is exhausted (after 8 weeks or a deadlock letter), you can take your complaint there for free. Go to the ombudsman.

Laws that protect you

Gambling Act 2005

The licensing framework operators must follow, enforced by the Gambling Commission through the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice.

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Betting and gaming terms must be fair and transparent. Unfair terms buried in the small print can be challenged.

Part 2

Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

Requires licensed operators to handle complaints fairly and give you free access to an approved ADR provider.

Tips for Paddy Power complaints

  • Complain to the operator in writing first and ask for a final response - the ADR won't look at it until you have
  • Screenshot the bet, the terms, and every chat before an account is closed and you lose access
  • Withdrawals held for ID or source-of-funds checks must still be handled fairly and without undue delay
  • If the operator won't budge, escalate free to its approved ADR provider (usually IBAS or eCOGRA)
  • Report licence or safer-gambling breaches to the Gambling Commission - it regulates operators but won't recover your money

If Paddy Power doesn't respond

  1. 1

    Operator Complaints Team

    Allow 8 weeks

    Complain to the operator in writing and ask for a final response, quoting your account details

  2. 2

    Approved ADR Provider

    8 weeks

    Escalate free to the operator's designated ADR scheme (usually IBAS or eCOGRA) after a final response or 8 weeks

    Visit website
  3. 3

    Gambling Commission

    Report licence or safer-gambling breaches - the regulator acts on operators but doesn't settle individual disputes

    Visit website
  4. 4

    Small Claims Court

    For a clear contractual debt the operator won't pay, a court claim may be an option

    Visit website

Expected response time

56 days

Operators should resolve complaints within 8 weeks. After that, or a final response, you can escalate free to an approved ADR provider (IBAS or eCOGRA).

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