Responsible gambling in Ireland
Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or cope with stress. If it stops being fun, it's time to stop.
Stay in control
Every casino we recommend offers tools to help you play safely. Use them from the moment you open an account:
- Deposit, loss and wager limits — cap what you can spend per day, week or month
- Reality checks — on-screen reminders of how long you've played
- Time-outs — short cooling-off breaks
- Self-exclusion — lock yourself out for months or permanently
Warning signs
Consider seeking help if you gamble more than you can afford, chase losses, borrow money to gamble, hide your gambling, or feel anxious or irritable when you try to stop.
Free, confidential help in Ireland
- GamblingCare.ie — free counselling and support across Ireland
- Dunlewey Addiction Services — freephone 0800 088 2040
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland — meetings nationwide
- Problem Gambling Ireland — information and treatment referral
You must be 18 or over to gamble. If you or someone you know needs urgent help, please reach out to one of the services above — support is free and confidential.
