Their live casino began operating at the end of 2009 and was powered by Evolution Gaming. They are now licensed by the Malta MGA and also hold a UK Gambling Commission license for UK customers. Primarily a sports betting and wagering operator, they only launched their online casino in 2004 under license from the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission. In fact, Paddy Power are the largest provider of fixed odds sports betting services in Ireland. The brand Paddy Power is to Ireland what William Hill is to the UK – a long established betting organization with a strong terrestrial and now online presence.