VivatBet

VivatBet is a bookmaker and casino brand that presents itself as an Irish company, and this VivatBet Ireland review sets out what the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) notices, the Irish App Store, Trustpilot and the operator’s own site actually show about its licensing, products, payments and customer feedback. Where we could not confirm something, such as the terms of its welcome offer, we say so plainly instead of repeating marketing claims. Punter Ireland has no affiliate or commercial relationship with VivatBet at the time of writing, and nothing here implies a bonus, deal or partnership.

VivatBet Ireland licensing: what the licence actually covers

VivatBet in Ireland is operated by Velview Limited. The Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register of licensed remote bookmakers, which we read directly (the version we checked is dated 30 June 2026, and we read it on 10 October 2026), lists Remote Bookmaker’s Licence reference 1020816 for Velview Limited under the trading name VIVATBET. It names two things worth noting: a licence nominee, Mr Finbarr Corkery, and a Cork address (Nicholas Well Lane, off Blarney Street). The register does not publish licence start or end dates, so we cannot tell you when the licence was granted or when it runs out. The company number we found for Velview Limited is 131310, listed on the Irish business information site Business Barometer.

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland publishes notices of intent to apply for licences, and its page for Velview Ltd shows a remote betting notice with a publication date of 31 March 2026 (The Herald). A notice of intent is a step in the application process and is not itself a licence, so we treat the Revenue register entry as the confirmed evidence of a licence and the GRAI notice as supporting context. We read the text of vivatbet.ie but did not see a GRAI statement or registration number in it. If you find one in the site footer, treat it as the operator’s own claim until you can match it to a public GRAI record. Our guide on how to check a bookmaker is licensed shows how to do that yourself.

There is one point where the operator’s own wording needs careful reading. VivatBet’s site states two licences issued by the Irish Revenue Commissioners to Velview Limited: the Remote Bookmaker’s Licence No. 1020816 and a “Gaming Licence (Annual, Land-Based Premises)” No. 1014829. A land-based premises gaming licence relates to a physical premises. It is not a licence to run online casino games, and we do not present it as one. The register we read shows remote betting for this licensee, and Ireland does not yet have remote gaming (casino) licences: GRAI is expected to open gaming licence applications through 2027 and 2028. So, although VivatBet advertises casino games, free spins, bingo, virtual sports and scratch cards, we could not identify a published Irish licence that covers those products for online play. We are not saying the products are unlawful, because we are not lawyers and did not see every document, only that you should not assume an Irish casino licence exists. See our online casino guide for Ireland for the wider position.

Regulatory history

We looked for published enforcement action against VivatBet and Velview Limited. We found none in the sources we could read, which were the Revenue register, the GRAI notices page, the operator’s site, the App Store, Trustpilot and general web searches. That is a limited set. We could not read every regulator database, and VivatBet appears to be a relatively young brand in Ireland: the GRAI notice is dated March 2026 although we could not confirm when it launched. A short trading history means there is simply less record to read, in either direction.

Read this section as “nothing found” rather than “nothing exists”. We also could not establish the ultimate owners of Velview Limited from public sources we read, and we do not speculate about them. If ownership transparency matters to you, check the company filings for company number 131310 at the Companies Registration Office. For any bookmaker, the right way to use a clean search result is as a starting point, not as proof of safety.

Sports and betting markets

VivatBet’s site lists GAA football, hurling, horse racing, football, rugby, golf and tennis, and goes on to name basketball, esports and less common sports, with in-play betting available. Naming GAA and hurling matters for an Irish audience, since not every bookmaker with a roving international menu prices Gaelic games properly. We did not test its prices, market depth on the GAA championships or how quickly it sets lines, so we make no claim about how its odds compare with other bookmakers. If a particular competition matters to you, such as the All-Ireland series or a League of Ireland fixture, check the market is open before you register.

Beyond sports, the operator lists virtual sports, bingo, scratch cards and a casino section with live casino. Those products are outside the sports betting scope we can evidence under an Irish licence, as explained above. If you want to stay within regulated sports betting only, stick to the sportsbook and ignore the casino promotions. Our guides on bet types explained and how betting odds work will help you read a bet slip properly whichever bookmaker you use.

The VivatBet app

We checked the Irish App Store on 10 October 2026. The listing is called “Vivatbet Sportsbook & Casino” and the seller is Velview Limited, which matches the Irish licensee, a useful check because copycat apps exist in every store. It requires iOS 15.0 or later, is 241 MB, and was last updated on 25 August 2026. Its average rating is 2.78 out of 5 from only 9 ratings. That is a tiny sample, so it would be wrong to read the figure as a verdict on the app, but it is also not a reassuring start.

We did not install the app or test the in-app experience, and we did not check the Google Play listing, so we make no claim about features such as cash out, live streaming or biometric login. The store link is on the Irish App Store. Before installing, confirm the seller name, read the recent reviews, and remember that the listing bundles sports and casino in one app. If you only want sports betting, you can set your own limits and ignore the casino tab. Our wider betting apps guide explains what to look for in any app.

Signing up

• Registration is done on vivatbet.ie or in the app. You must be 18 or over, and you will be asked for the usual personal details and to confirm you are resident in the Republic of Ireland.
• Expect identity and address checks before your first withdrawal, and sometimes before you can deposit. Verification is the single most common complaint on Trustpilot, so upload your photo ID and proof of address early.
• Choose your deposit limit during registration, not afterwards. VivatBet says raising a limit involves a waiting period, which is how it should work.
• Review your marketing preferences before you finish, and decide whether you want casino and bingo promotions at all.
• Keep a screenshot of the offer terms shown to you when you opt in, because the promotion terms are the part of the site customers dispute most.

Our step-by-step guide to opening a betting account walks through each stage in detail, including how to prepare documents so verification does not hold up a withdrawal.

Payments

VivatBet’s own site lists Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and bank transfer for deposits, with a minimum of about €10 for most methods and different limits for some e-wallets shown in the cashier. For withdrawals it lists bank transfer, PayPal, Neteller and Skrill, and says the deposit method is also used for withdrawals. It says it aims to approve many requests within one or two days, and says VIP members are treated faster. Those are the operator’s own statements and we did not test them with real money.

Two practical points. First, withdrawals normally go back to a payment method in your own name after identity verification, so complete verification before you need the money. Second, given the withdrawal complaints described below, a small first withdrawal is a sensible way to test the process before you deposit more. We could not confirm withdrawal maximums or fees from the pages we read.

The welcome offer

VivatBet describes its welcome package as free bets for sports and free spins for casino games, with the current offer on its promotions page. As an example it mentions a 100 per cent match on a first deposit up to a cap, plus 50 free spins, but it presents that as a typical deal and not as a confirmed live offer. We could not see the wagering requirement, minimum odds, expiry or the cap, so we cannot tell you what the offer is worth, and we do not repeat any figures as fact. One Trustpilot reviewer also said they had been told they signed up for sports rather than casino, which made them ineligible for the casino bonus they expected, a reminder to check which wallet your promotion belongs to.

Read the full promotion terms before opting in, including qualifying odds, expiry, how the free bets are credited, any excluded payment methods and whether winnings from free spins carry wagering. Our free bets and wagering explainer sets out what each condition means, and our free bets hub covers the basics. A promotional credit is not a reason to stake more than you planned.

Safety and account controls

VivatBet’s site describes daily, weekly and monthly deposit limits, loss limits that stop play for a period once a set amount is lost, time-management reminders during play, and self-exclusion for periods from short breaks to long stops. It also refers to the National Gambling Exclusion Register in its terms and names UK support organisations (GamCare among them). These are UK services, so for Irish support also use gamblingcare.ie. We have not tested the tools, so check they are in your account settings before you rely on them.

Set your own limits before you play, use time-outs when you need a break and self-exclude if gambling stops being fun. The Irish support service GamblingCare.ie offers help through its website, and our responsible gambling page lists further support. If you notice yourself chasing losses, stop depositing.

VivatBet compared with other operators we review

Against the other bookmakers on Punter Ireland, VivatBet has a confirmed Irish Revenue licence and a local licensee, which is a genuine plus, but we could verify less about its products than for the better-documented names, and its Trustpilot profile is weak. We have not compared prices or offers, so this is a comparison of evidence, not of value. See all of our betting sites and our comparison for new customers.

What VivatBet customers say on Trustpilot

VivatBet’s Trustpilot profile for vivatbet.ie scores 2.9 out of 5 from 83 reviews, 75 of them in the last twelve months. By star rating, 54 per cent are one star and 36 per cent are five stars, with very little in between, a polarised pattern. The profile has been claimed by the company since June 2025.

On the negative side, reviewers describe difficulty cashing out, with one writing that they were never able to withdraw their winnings, and verification described as a repeated obstacle. Others describe bonus terms as unclear. On the positive side, some reviewers praise fast withdrawals, variety of games and responsive support. The company replies to about half of the negative reviews, usually with a templated reply asking the reviewer to email a support manager address, and in one case said it could not find the reviewer’s account from the details given.

Two cautions apply. Trustpilot reviews are unverified, and unhappy customers are more likely to post than happy ones. Several negative reviewers also suspect that some of the positive reviews are fake or paid for. We cannot verify that claim and do not assert it, but a polarised score of this kind is a reason to treat the five-star reviews with some care and the one-star pattern as a real warning. Practical steps: complete verification before you need to withdraw, keep screenshots of the terms you signed up under, deposit only what you could afford to have delayed, and put any complaint in writing.

Irish gambling regulation context

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) opened applications for remote betting licences on 9 February 2026, and remote betting licences started on 1 July 2026, taking over from the long-standing arrangement under which the Irish Revenue Commissioners licensed bookmakers. Velview Limited is listed on the Revenue register of licensed remote bookmakers (version dated 30 June 2026) and its name appears on a GRAI notice of intent to apply. Gaming (casino) licences are separate and are expected to open through 2027 and 2028, which is why no operator on this site is presented as holding an Irish licence for online casino play.

The Revenue register is published as a PDF and is the document to check for any bookmaker you are considering: register of licensed remote bookmakers (PDF). Check the name of the licensee against the company named in the site’s terms, not just the brand name on the front page.

Safety checklist before you sign up

• Confirm the licence reference for the entity serving Irish customers: Velview Limited, reference 1020816 on the Irish Revenue register.
• Check whether the site footer states a GRAI reference and, if it does, treat it as the operator’s own claim until matched to a public GRAI record.
• Do not read the land-based premises gaming licence as a licence for online casino play.
• Read the welcome offer terms in full before opting in, including qualifying odds, expiry and wagering, and confirm whether the offer is for sports or casino.
• Upload identity documents early so verification does not delay your first withdrawal.
• Set a deposit limit at registration, and know how to self-exclude before you need to.
• Check the app seller is Velview Limited and read recent reviews before installing.

Dispute routes

If you have a complaint, start with VivatBet’s customer support in writing, by live chat transcript or email, and keep records of what you send and receive. Give the operator a reasonable time to respond. Trustpilot replies suggest it uses a support manager mailbox for escalations, but we have not tested that route. If the matter is still not settled, a licensed Irish betting operator is regulated in Ireland, and you can raise a regulatory concern with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. We could not find a named independent dispute resolution service in the pages we read, so do not assume one exists; ask the operator which route applies before you deposit. Our responsible gambling page lists current support organisations.

Switching from another bookmaker

If you are moving to VivatBet from another bookmaker, carry across the basics. Set the same deposit limit you had before, do not treat a new offer as a reason to stake more than planned, and check that its markets cover the sports you bet on most, particularly GAA and racing. Registering a second account does not require closing the first, but each account needs its own limits. If a well-documented trading history and a stronger customer-feedback profile are your priorities, compare VivatBet with the established names in the table above before you commit. Our guide to new betting sites explains what to weigh up when trying a newer brand.

Who VivatBet suits

VivatBet may suit punters who want a bookmaker with a confirmed Irish Revenue licence and an Irish company behind it, who bet on GAA and racing, who like to use PayPal or Skrill, and who are comfortable checking offer terms and verification for themselves. It is less likely to suit anyone who wants a confirmed Irish licence for casino play, anyone who needs clear welcome-offer terms before registering, and anyone for whom the Trustpilot withdrawal complaints are a deal-breaker. If you are new to betting, start with our beginner’s guide to placing a bet.

Customer support

VivatBet says support is available 24 hours a day through live chat, email and an FAQ, and describes live chat as the quickest option. We did not test response times for this review, and the pages we read did not list a telephone number or postal address. Trustpilot reviewers are split: some describe great service, while others say issues stayed unresolved after several contacts. We score customer service low on that evidence while recognising Trustpilot is a one-sided source. Keep chat transcripts and screenshots of any conversation about a deposit, withdrawal or offer.

What to check before your first bet

Before your first bet, confirm a few practical details directly on vivatbet.ie or in the app: the live welcome offer and its terms, the payment methods and limits at the cashier for your account, whether the sports you follow are open for betting, and where the deposit limit setting sits. Start with a small stake while you learn the bet slip, and verify your account before you need to withdraw. If something in the terms is unclear, ask support in writing and keep the reply.

Review methodology

This review is based on the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register of licensed remote bookmakers (version dated 30 June 2026, read on 10 October 2026), the public GRAI notice of intent for Velview Ltd, Irish company information for Velview Limited, the operator’s own site, the Irish App Store listing (checked 10 October 2026) and Trustpilot. We did not deposit money, open an account, test the app or test odds, and we did not read the full promotion terms, so we say so wherever it matters. Where information could not be independently verified, such as the wagering terms, any GRAI reference on the operator’s own footer and withdrawal times, we say so instead of repeating claims. Ratings are our own judgement from that evidence. We hold no affiliate or commercial relationship with VivatBet and do not favour any brand.

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Frequently asked questions

Is VivatBet licensed in Ireland?

Yes, for remote sports betting. Velview Limited, trading as VIVATBET, holds Irish Remote Bookmaker’s Licence reference 1020816 on the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register (version dated 30 June 2026). Velview Ltd also appears on a public GRAI notice of intent to apply, published 31 March 2026, which is not itself a licence.

Can I play casino games at VivatBet in Ireland?

VivatBet advertises casino games, but we could not identify a published Irish licence that covers online casino play. The second licence on its site is a land-based premises gaming licence, not a remote casino licence, and Irish gaming licences are not expected to open until 2027 and 2028.

What is the VivatBet welcome offer?

The site describes free bets for sports and free spins for casino games and gives a 100 per cent first-deposit match plus 50 free spins as an example, but we could not see the terms. Read the live promotion terms on vivatbet.ie before opting in.

What payment methods does VivatBet accept?

The operator lists Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and bank transfer, with deposits from about €10 for most methods. Withdrawals are listed for bank transfer, PayPal, Neteller and Skrill. These are the operator’s statements and we did not test them.

What do customers say about VivatBet?

Trustpilot shows 2.9 out of 5 from 83 reviews, with 54 per cent one-star. Complaints focus on withdrawal refusals and verification, while positive reviews praise fast withdrawals and support. Trustpilot reviews are unverified and some reviewers question the authenticity of positive ones.

Is the VivatBet app any good?

The Irish App Store listing is from Velview Limited, 241 MB, requires iOS 15.0 or later and was updated on 25 August 2026. Its rating is 2.78 from only 9 ratings, too few to be reliable, and we did not test the app ourselves.

Helpful resources

• See all betting sites in Ireland
• Read how to check a bookmaker is licensed
• Our Responsible Gambling page
• Irish Revenue Commissioners register of licensed remote bookmakers (PDF)

Final verdict

VivatBet has a confirmed Irish Revenue licence through an Irish company, a Cork-based nominee, a GRAI notice of intent on the public record, no published enforcement action that we could find, and an Irish-facing sports menu that includes GAA. Against that, its trading history is short, its Trustpilot profile is dominated by complaints about withdrawals and verification, the welcome offer terms could not be verified, its casino products sit outside any licence we could identify, and its app has too few ratings to judge. If you want to try it, stick to the sportsbook, read the offer terms before you opt in, upload your documents early, test a small withdrawal first and set your own limits. If a long, well-documented record matters most, compare it with the established names above.

Last updated: 10 October 2026.

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