Irish sport, betting and casinos
Sport, betting and casino guides for Irish punters
Hubs for the Premier League, League of Ireland, GAA and horse racing, with predictions and plain-English guides, plus honest comparisons of the licensed bookmakers and casinos open to Irish customers.
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Start with the sport you follow. Each hub brings together the tables, previews, guides and betting explainers for it, all in one place.
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AI football predictions
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Latest previews, reports and guides
Betting guides by sport
Every sport has its own markets and rules. Pick yours for plain-English guides with worked examples in euro, or see our sports betting in Ireland hub.
Bookmakers
Top rated betting sites in Ireland
Ranked by our own editorial scoring (licensing & safety, markets & odds, bonuses, customer support) across the operators we’ve fully reviewed . Some links are affiliate links and we may earn a commission, which can influence the order. BoyleSports is our featured partner and is listed first; the other operators follow in score order. See how we rank on the Betting Sites hub for the full methodology.
Betting Explained
All guides →Online casinos
Irish casino licences are not available yet. Our casino hub lists the bookmakers we have reviewed and states plainly which licence covers which product, so you can see exactly what is and is not covered for Irish players.
Before you bet in Ireland
Remote bookmakers that take bets from Irish customers need an Irish licence. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) began issuing remote betting licences on 1 July 2026, and some operators still hold Revenue licences during the changeover. For every operator we review we record the licence reference and the date we checked it, and we say plainly when an operator is not on the register. Our guide to checking a bookmaker is licensed shows how to search the registers yourself.
Prices include the bookmaker’s margin, and combining selections multiplies the risk as well as the return. Three selections at 2.00 each make an accumulator at 8.00, so €10 returns €80, but one losing leg loses the lot. How betting odds work and bet types explained cover the basics, and our bet calculator works out returns before you place a bet.
Offers are worth less than their headline: minimum odds, expiry and the fact that most free bets do not return the stake all change the value. Read free bets in Ireland before you claim one.
Set a deposit limit first and only bet what you can afford to lose. Free help is available on 1800 936 725 or at gamblingcare.ie, and our responsible gambling page lists more support.
How we rate
Licence first
We check the licence and record the reference and the date we checked it.
Then the product
Odds, payment options, withdrawal speed and how clear the offer terms are.
Commission never decides
Some operators pay us when you sign up. It keeps the site free and never changes a rating.
Who writes this and how we make money
Punter Ireland is written and checked by our editorial team. Reviews are independent opinion, not guarantees, and every operator shows its licence status and the date we checked it. Our football previews and AI predictions are research, not tips, and every one is logged, win or lose, in our predictions track record.
Some operators pay us a commission when you sign up through our links. That keeps the site free to read, and ratings follow the criteria above. Our affiliate disclosure explains how it works. You must be 18 or over to bet.
Frequently asked questions
Is online betting legal in Ireland?
Yes, for adults aged 18 and over with a licensed bookmaker. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland began issuing remote betting licences on 1 July 2026, and some operators still hold Revenue licences during the changeover.
How do I know a bookmaker is licensed in Ireland?
Search the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register of licensed remote bookmakers and the GRAI’s register of licence holders for the company name and licence number shown on the betting site. Our guide to checking a bookmaker is licensed explains each step.
Which are the best betting sites in Ireland?
It depends on what you bet on. We rank the operators we have fully reviewed on licensing and safety, markets and odds, bonuses and customer support, and show the licence details and the date we checked them. See our betting sites page for the full ranking.
Are online casinos licensed in Ireland?
Irish casino licences are not available yet. Our casino hub lists the brands we have reviewed and states which licence covers which product, so you can see exactly what is and is not covered for Irish players.
Do you tip winners?
No. We publish AI football predictions and match previews as analysis and opinion, not advice, and we log every prediction, win or lose, on our track record page.