Responsible gambling
Betting is for over-18s only.
Betting should stay a hobby
When the fun stops, stop. Set yourself a deposit limit, never chase your losses and take regular breaks. Free, confidential help is available from Gambling Care at gamblingcare.ie or by calling the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 936 725. Sports betting is not a way to make a living: it's entertainment, with a real risk of loss.
Our tips
- Set a monthly budget you won't go over.
- Never bet money you need to live on.
- Don't try to chase your losses after a loss.
- Take regular breaks and keep up other hobbies.
- Don't bet while emotional or under the influence of alcohol.
Operator tools and self-exclusion
Every GRAI-licensed site in our ranking offers the standard toolkit: deposit limits, stake limits, temporary or permanent self-exclusion. Set these directly from your account settings on each operator's site, and if you want a wider break, Gambling Care can point you to the exclusion options available in Ireland so a clean break isn't limited to a single account.
Under-18s not permitted
Betting is strictly forbidden for anyone under 18. You must be 18 or older to bet. If gambling is becoming a problem for you or someone close to you, talk to those around you and reach out to Gambling Care without delay: call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 936 725 (free, 24/7) or visit gamblingcare.ie.