Responsible gambling

Updated on July 17, 2026·Best Betting Sites IE

Betting is for adults only (18 and over).

Betting should stay a hobby

Please gamble responsibly: set a deposit limit, never chase your losses and take regular breaks. Free, confidential support is available from Gambling Care on 1800 936 725 or at gamblingcare.ie. 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 comparison carries responsible gambling tools: deposit limits, stake limits, time-outs, and temporary or permanent self-exclusion on the operator's own account settings. If you need a full break rather than a per-site setting, Gambling Care can point you to every option available in Ireland: call 1800 936 725 (free, 24/7) or visit gamblingcare.ie.

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 helpline on 1800 936 725 (free, 24/7) or visit gamblingcare.ie.