Licensed sportsbooks in Ireland
Licensed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). Ranked by our score out of 10, built from each book’s regulatory record, betting product, app rating, payments and welcome offer terms. How we rate.
| # | Sportsbook | Our score | Welcome offer | License | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Paddy PowerFlutter Entertainment | 8.7/10 | Current offer shown on the Paddy Power site | Operates in Ireland, where a GRAI remote betting license has been required since 1 July 2026; we could not access the GRAI register to confirm the license number | |
| 02 | BoyleSportsBoyleSports Enterprise Group (Dundalk, Co Louth) | 8.5/10 | Bet €10, get €80 in free bets plus a €20 casino bonusNew customers, 18+. Deposit €10+ and place the qualifying bet at Evens (2.0) or bigger within 30 days. Skrill, Neteller, PayPal and prepaid deposits do not qualify. Free bets expire after 7 days; stakes not returned. The casino bonus carries 5x wagering. | BoyleSports (Gibraltar) Limited, GRAI license GRAI-0852-RB-26-0001 |
Since 1 July 2026 online bookmakers need a GRAI remote betting license. Licensed operators may not accept credit cards or run VIP schemes, and inducements aimed at winning back players after losses are restricted.
How to check a sportsbook is licensed in Ireland
- 1Scroll to the sportsbook’s footer and note the regulator and license or account number.
- 2Search it in the the GRAI’s licensing information.
- 3Confirm the company name in the register matches the one in the sportsbook’s terms and conditions.
- 4If anything is missing or doesn’t match, don’t deposit. Unlicensed sites offer no protection if they refuse to pay out.
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates online betting in Ireland?
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). Under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, remote betting and betting-intermediary licenses issued by the GRAI took effect on 1 July 2026.
Can I use a credit card to bet in Ireland?
No. GRAI-licensed operators may not facilitate credit or accept credit card payments.
How do I exclude myself from all Irish betting sites?
Use the GRAI’s National Gambling Exclusion Register, which lets you bar yourself from all licensed operators with one request. Banks such as AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB and Revolut also offer gambling transaction blocks.