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Ireland casino FAQ

Ireland is moving from a pre-regulatory model to a full licence regime under the Gambling Regulation Act 2022, with the GRAI being established in 2024.

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Is online gambling legal in Ireland?

Ireland operates a regulated market with specific product, stake and marketing rules.

Ireland is moving from a pre-regulatory model to a full licence regime under the Gambling Regulation Act 2022, with the GRAI being established in 2024.

Regulators

  • GRAI — Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland — New — 2024+ phased rollout
Bonuses

Bonuses in Ireland

Bonuses offered by licensed Ireland operators and how to evaluate them.

Sportsbook · LegalLicensed sportsbookUp to local currency welcome offer · T&Cs apply, 18+

Welcome bet credits

Stake a fixed amount on settled sports markets and receive bet credits. Wagering: 1× credit stake; min odds apply; not withdrawable.

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Operator · LegalCashback or insuranceRefund as bonus bet if a multi loses

Same-game multi back-up

Refund as bonus bet if one leg of a multi loses. Stake at a minimum per leg. Bonus bet stake not returned.

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Lottery · LegalState lotterySyndicate entries · EUR

Lottery & raffles

Where state lotteries operate online, buying tickets is legal. Winnings are paid in local currency with no wagering.

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Payments

Deposits & withdrawals used in Ireland

Common rails used by licensed operators in Ireland.

Visa / Mastercard

card payment method

Instant

PayPal

ewallet payment method

Instant

Apple Pay / Google Pay

ewallet payment method

Instant
Games

Games in Ireland

Safety

Safety & self-exclusion

Self-exclusion in this country

Operator-level; national scheme under GRAI rollout.

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