Paf Sports Betting Review

Paf is a sports betting brand that has been operating for almost half a century, having started in 1966 in the Åland Islands. Since its founding, the company has dedicated a large part of its income to the development of local communities. Over the years, casino and lottery games have also been added to the product portfolio and it now operates in many countries. Internationally, the company has many sponsorship agreements to support several sports clubs and athletes, and Australians may also be familiar with the Australian-Latvian basketball league created together with its close neighbors.
How it has come so far and what can an Australian player expect in general, read on in our full Paf sports betting review.

You can find a complete list of all the sports offered by Paf in the menu on the right hand side of the sportsbook, at the end of the table. You will find around 30 different sports in the selection, including:

• Football
• Basketball
• Golf
• Tennis
• Ice hockey
• E-sports
• Motorsports
• MMA

It is worth mentioning separately the selection of markets for “Australian Football”, which exceeds that of other local competitors by many times. And in “Darts” only Bet365, one of the leading sports betting companies in the world, can compete.

Live betting

You can find live betting in the sports betting category in the menu on the left, with the link “Live Now”.

Not much has changed in terms of presentation, the markets and lines are still displayed in the middle, and the live broadcast, statistics, and betting slip are on the right.

Unfortunately, it must be mentioned again, especially for live betting, that in order to use the “Search” function, you must first navigate to the homepage. Unfortunately, it is also not possible to add markets to “Favorites”, which only works at the event level.

I can’t really praise the loading speed, as the page takes time to load and is done in a robotic manner. However, the information generally loads nicely and the page doesn’t crash very often.

It should be mentioned that Paf sports betting also offers live streaming for selected games, but unfortunately the selection is not the widest and is limited to only a single area.

E-sports and virtual sports

E-sports are fully represented in Paf sports betting and can also be found in the list on the left. In terms of events, you will find most of the big competitions in games such as LoL, CS, CoD and Valorant. It is also worth noting the presence of events for Overwatch 2, R6 and Starcraft 2. Surprisingly, however, for some reason, you will not find Dota2 competitions.

In terms of markets, Call of Duty competitions are the most represented, where you can find a wide range of different options and accompanying lines. However, in other areas, the selection remains satisfactory and sometimes even ahead of other market players, who are actually making an effort to present their e-sports product.

You can also find virtual sports in the list on your left, but for some reason they have been added to the “Popular” subsection. It is strange because the name still has the same name as before, “e-sport football”. As you can immediately understand, the only option offered for virtual sports is football. Fortunately, it should be mentioned that Paf also offers live streaming for most virtual sports events.

In addition to the previous options, Paf has another trump card to play with. Customers have been given the opportunity to place Fantasy Sports bets. This is a popular betting game where you create your own team and your result is determined based on the statistics of real-life events. You can play Fantasy Sports at Paf in the following sports: football, golf, cycling, Formula 1, ice hockey and baseball.

Bet types

Paf allows its customers to place most of the most common bets, including the following options:

• Single bet
• Multiple bet
• System bet
• (Asian) Handicap
• Side bets

In the upper section of the bet slip you will find quick links to select the desired bet type, below it your selections and odds are displayed and finally you can enter the bet amount and make a prediction. At the end of the bet slip, Paf has also added a “suggestion” for a similar event that is reflected in your selection. In general, it is just annoying, because adding any unnecessary statistics and numbers at this point is confusing.

Submarkets and Lines

Paf Australian sports betting is rather a low-risk company and in this regard only a satisfactory number of side markets are offered. It certainly won’t disappoint, but sometimes you’d like more. The brand focuses more on a wide range of events that would satisfy as many customers as possible.
The same trend continues with the number of lines offered by Paf. As mentioned earlier, Paf takes a rather restrained approach and the number of lines offered is small.

It is known that Paf sports betting is not the best choice for professional bettors, as the maximum bet amount and annual loss limit are set relatively low.

Paf is a service provider that focuses on both its players and its community. Therefore, the emphasis is not only on developments that would make your entertainment more engaging, but also on tools for sustainable gaming. However, Paf has so far created the following options for its customers:

• Bet Builder – A development created by Paf that gives you the opportunity to combine two or more events from one or more games
• Cash-out – Of course, there is also an early payout feature that allows you to collect your winnings before the end of certain events. To make sure that cash-out is available for your chosen game, keep an eye on the feature icon next to your bet.
• Boosted Odds – Every week, Paf compiles a list of popular events that offer boosted odds. It is not possible to combine boosted bets, but there is a selection of events that are of more interest to local customers.
• Live stream – Paf offers live betting along with the opportunity to watch the game live, but the number of events may be limited.
• Jackpot bets or Colossus Bets – In a pool bet, players place a fixed amount in a pool bet and then make selections. The pool bet on a jackpot bet is divided evenly among those who make the correct selections.

Of course, every business needs to make a profit to operate, and whether Paf is a social brand or not, it is still insurmountable. To earn their income, sportsbooks offer different odds for events, which include their margin, or coverage. The lower the coverage, the more profitable the betting is for customers.

Brand	Average	Football	Basketball	Tennis	MMA & Boxing	American Football
Brand	Average 5.79%	Football 7.69%	Basketball 6.47%	Tennis 5.26%	MMA & Boxing 4.89%	American Football 4.65%
Brand	Average 5.51%	Football 6.06%	Basketball 7.92%	Tennis 3.88%	MMA & Boxing 5.57%	American Football 4.13%
Brand	Average 6.68%	Football 7.17%	Basketball 9.46%	Tennis 5.67%	MMA & Boxing 6.53%	American Football 4.59%
Brand	Average 4.86%	Football 5.88%	Basketball 5.99%	Tennis 4.08%	MMA & Boxing 4.26%	American Football 4.09%
Brand	Average 5.92%	Football 8.33%	Basketball 6.04%	Tennis 5.36%	MMA & Boxing 4.97%	American Football 4.89%
Brand	Average 5.68%	Football 6.35%	Basketball 6.54%	Tennis 5.42%	MMA & Boxing 5.47%	American Football 4.61%

The table shows that overall Paf offers fairly similar odds to its competitors. It should be noted that football and tennis may not be the best areas to bet on here, but events such as MMA and Boxing are very competitive.

*NB! The table is based on a comparison of several different markets and reflects approximate information. The list only includes markets that were represented on all platforms.

Paf has been operating as a company for over half a century and has continuously improved its product range during this time.

To date, in addition to sports betting, Paf has also made available to customers:

• Casino
• Live casino
• Bingo
• Poker
• Fantasy Sports

Over 5,000 different, seemingly fantastic slots await you at the casino . To make your choice easier, Paf has also developed a very neat “Filter” function, with which you can freely choose whether you want to play Jackpot games, clusters or hyperspins.

Every day, you can expect new exciting Bingo adventures, where you can win a ” Golden Ticket ” that doubles your winnings.

There is also a completely separate Poker software that is connected to the iPoker network, developed by another major Australian gambling company, “Playtech”. This is one of the most popular networks in the world, where you can compete with opponents in games like Texas Hold’em and Omaha, take part in Twister or MTT tournaments.

Paf is also one of the few service providers on the Australian market that allows their customers to play Fantasy Sports .

And to top it all off, there are also some promotions and offers for all products that new players can take part in. If you want to know more about the online casino and other products, read our full “Paf Casino” review here.

Casino and slots

Paf is definitely a place that will make slot game fans smile and rub their hands together. There is a huge selection of games, over 5,000 in total, from over one hundred (100) different game providers. Even if you wanted to try every last slot available, such an effort would require over 400(h) hours of continuous play!

In this chaos, the filtering option developed by Paf helps to create clarity, allowing you to choose between more than 25 game features.

“Crash” type games are also listed separately, which you can find under the “Games of Chance” link. There is both the classic “Aviator” and the scratch card style “Paf Scratch”.

Live Casino

Those sitting at the live dealer tables can also rejoice. They are waiting for more than two hundred (200) different game tables, from a total of five (5) different live game providers. To make the choice easier, you can also use the “Filter” function and choose your favorite game: Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Game Shows. Regardless of your preference, there are more than several dozen tables waiting for you to spend your time at.

Poker

As mentioned earlier, Paf also offers its customers the opportunity to play PvP, or player-vs-player, poker. For this, it was decided to use the products of another local gambling company, “Playtech”, and joined the iPoker network. iPoker is one of the oldest poker networks in the world, which is also familiar to game enthusiasts through the offers of several other Australian competitors. There is an opportunity to play online either from the comfort of your own home or to qualify for a major live event.

To start playing, Paf offers its customers a wide range of payment methods to make deposits and withdraw winnings. Here you will find both bank and card payments, and it is also possible to use an e-wallet. The banks are connected with direct links, and alternatively, the payment intermediary Trustly is also offered. Unfortunately, the mobile payments Google and Apple Pay are not yet available.

Bank transfer:

• SEB
• Swedbank
• LHV
• COOP Bank
• Luminor
• Revolut
• Citadel
• Trustly

Credit/debit card:

• VISA
• MasterCard

E-wallet:

• Skrill

Deposits and Withdrawals

Since Paf is a company that values ​​sustainable gaming, certain deposit limits have been set for players.

• Min. deposit amount (all payment methods): AUD10
• Max. deposit amount (all payment methods): AUD5,000

Paf does not charge any fees for deposits or withdrawals, but it is still worth being aware of the terms and conditions of your payment processor.

While deposits are instant at Paf, withdrawals via bank transfers and e-wallets are also instant, taking only a few minutes. When withdrawing to VISA and MasterCard, your funds may arrive within 2-5 business days.

Maximum winnings limits

As with deposits, Paf also has certain limits on betting. While the minimum bet allowed is AUD0.10, the maximum limit per bet is AUD1,000.

These limits are also consistent with the company’s core values, which strive to keep betting fun, entertaining, and responsible for everyone.

• Min. amount of one bet – AUD0.10
• Max. amount per bet – AUD1,000

When you visit the Paf Australia website for the first time at www.paf.ee, you will be greeted by a Nordic-style sports betting experience. All information is displayed in a very clear way, and there are no unnecessary icons or attention-grabbing headlines.

In the upper left corner you will find a drop-down menu, which when opened will also reveal the main navigation of the website, where you will also find the following:

• Sports betting
• Slots
• Casino and Live
• Bingo
• More games
• Offers

It is worth noting that there is something very special hidden behind the link “ More Games ”, although you may not even notice it at first. Namely, you will also find a separate “ Poker ” software here, which uses the iPoker network developed by “Playtech”. And finally, you will even come across “ Fantasy Sports ”, which not many local competitors offer.

In the top right corner of the homepage, you will also find everything related to your account, and if you move to the footer as usual, you will also find references to “Customer Support” and the general terms and conditions.

When navigating the sportsbook, you will find references to pre-match and live betting on the left sidebar, followed by some of the most popular events and at the very end a full list of sports (presented in alphabetical order).

Right in the middle you will see the “Search” function, some of the most popular sports, followed by all the events and the main odds. As a side note, the “Search” function disappears when you move away from the sports betting homepage. This means that if you want to quickly move to the next event, you have to go to the homepage first and then you can use the “Search” function from there.
When you open an event, you will first see the betting and market options, and then all the markets one by one with the odds. On the right hand side you will see the live broadcast with statistics. The bet slip will also open on the right side when you select the odds, so that at the same time the remaining markets are also visible to you and you can change them if necessary.

To browse the campaigns created by Paf, open the “Offers” link in the drop-down menu.

Sports fans are waiting for a selection of offers, including free bets, enhanced odds and cashback. Of course, there is also a welcome offer for new players, but unfortunately it is a bit low value and aimed more at casino players. The latter is confirmed by the fact that the wagering requirement is set at a fantastic multiplier of 45x.

Paf Sportsbook Welcome Offer 50% up to AUD25 Deposit Bonus

• Min. deposit: AUD10
• Max. bonus amount: AUD25
• Bonus receipt: immediately
• Bonus wagering requirement: 45x @1.5 min. odds
• Validity: 30 days

There are also several promotions for casino and slot enthusiasts, but a closer look reveals a fairly consistent pattern. Namely, Paf uses the method of the stick and the candy, asking you to initially wager a certain amount before issuing a bonus. Considering the requirements, the offer is quite satisfactory, but the “work first – then play” solution may not seem to suit many.

The most anticipated daily return is the Bingo offers, for which a very meaningful campaign calendar has been created, with plenty of entertainment for every day. Players can pull out the “ Golden Ticket ” and double their winnings!

Although a separate poker software is also offered, unfortunately poker fans have to leave with a bit of a gloomy mood. Since Paf has not prepared any special campaigns for this product and does not even offer rakeback as a guarantee. All that remains are the “Missions”, which are offered in the poker software and with which it is possible to win tournament tickets.

Bonuses, boosts and free bets every day!

Paf also offers a reason to keep an eye on events on a daily basis, and for this occasion, two (2) ongoing offers have been prepared:

• Daily sports betting draw – place a bet that will be settled on the same day and you will be entered into the AUD10 free bet draw. A total of 10 x AUD10 free bets will be drawn every day
• Jackpot Betting Rakeback – Play Jackpot Betting, advance through 6 levels in the leaderboard and earn rakeback in the form of game tickets . The more you play, the more free tickets you get.

Bonus code

At the time of writing the review, we were not aware of any active bonus codes that could have been used in Paf Australian sports betting.

However, we recommend that you leave your contact details so that you can be informed about all upcoming campaigns and offers.

VIP program for Paf sports betting players

Paf is a company that primarily benefits its customers indirectly by supporting local communities with all kinds of social initiatives. For this reason, Paf does not offer many bonuses to its online casino players, nor does it currently have a loyalty program that would directly bring users a little more income.

At the time of writing this review, Paf did not offer a separate mobile app for its customers. When using Paf sports betting www.paf.com from a web browser, the presentation is very simple and generally understandable. The bottom bar has quick links for easier navigation:

• Homepage
• Live betting
• A-Z list of sports
• Events starting soon – 15min / 1h / 4h / 12h / 24h
• Special bets with increased odds
• My bets

However, upon closer inspection, there are some disturbing aspects. First, much of the information presented could be better summarized.

The following are the two concerns already mentioned, which are even more noticeable on mobile. Watching a lot of colorful information on a bright background is simply tiring on the eyes, especially when it happens in the dark, which is not lacking in our region. And why couldn’t we have permanently left a reference to “Search” somewhere? On mobile, any additional movement is only an obstacle, because we are used to consuming content from there quickly.

Paf offers its players the opportunity to contact customer support in the following ways:

• Instant chat – instant (communication language: Australian, English, Russian, etc.)
• Email – reply within 24 hours

You can start a live chat with Paf customer support during the following times – Mon: 9:00-00:00 and Sat: 9:30-18:00 .

You can forward your message to Paf customer support using the option created on the customer support page. In our experience, the level of customer support has been twofold. There are cases where the player is only confused more, and there are situations where they received their answer quickly and without any problems.

You can find the “Frequently Asked Questions” or FAQs under the “Customer Support” link at the bottom of the website’s drop-down menu (opens in a new window). We have compiled a collection of some random questions and answers for you, which often don’t really help much in solving your problem. In general, I would have expected Paf to put a little more effort into serving its customers.

Paf is familiar to many Australians from ancient times, when the company offered the opportunity to play on local cruise ships. However, the company was established on the Australian shores after the creation of the local code and began operating with licenses HKT000002 and HKT000005 issued by the EAMT. Locally, the brand is registered to the company AS PAFER, which also owns another name familiar to Australians, X3000. And the orchestra has been led by local Olympic hero Allar Levandi.

Internationally, the company’s roots date back to 1966. In the following decade, its offering was expanded to Baltic Sea cruise ships, and an online casino was opened in the 90s.

Paf is not a company that shines by launching some new solution or gaming product. Above all, it tries to act responsibly and offer gambling entertainment to the widest possible circle. However, if we take into account the possibilities of sustainable gaming, the company has developed several options for customers to independently manage the game, which has also won several awards and recognitions. In addition, a maximum annual loss limit was set for all players, which is significantly lower for younger players.

When it comes to responsible gaming, Paf has a bit of experience to add. As the company strives to support local communities with its activities, working on sustainable gaming is naturally part of it. The company has also won awards for “Best Responsible Gaming Service Provider” repeatedly over the years, which is proof of the above. In your account “Profile” you will find the following independently accessible tools:

• Deposit limit: AUDX 24h / 1 week / 1 month
• Loss limit: AUDX 24h / 1 week / 1 month
• Product blocking (all or individually): 24h / 1; 2; 3; 4 or 6 weeks
• Account freeze: 24h / 1; 2; 3; 4; 6 weeks / 6 months

When you log in and make a deposit, you will also be shown a “Play Summary” next to it, which will help you get a better overview of your activities.

In addition, it is possible to set up “Reminders”, which you can set to notify you every 30; 60 or 120 minutes, every time you log in or every time you select a new game.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that Paf has set a maximum annual net loss limit for all its customers. The limits are set primarily to prevent problems for younger players.

• Age: 25 years and older – AUD17,500
• 20-24 years old – AUD8,000
• 18-19 years old – AUD1,800