Paddy Power
A familiar sports betting brand with a disclosed Irish remote betting licence.
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Check the licence. Then compare the bet.
Independent profiles of betting services with published Irish licence details, and a clear guide to the rules that apply in the Republic of Ireland.
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Bookmaker reviews
Three services with published GRAI licence details. The exchange has a different licence category from the two remote bookmakers. These are editorial starting points, not rankings or claims about the best current odds.
BOYLE Sports
An Irish-founded bookmaker whose Irish betting licence is disclosed on its site.
Read review →Betfair Exchange
A licensed betting exchange, with a different model from a conventional bookmaker.
Read review →Verify before signing up. Match the operator, trading name, activity and licence number against the GRAI register. Licence status and website details can change. Reviewed 23 September 2026.
The legal framework
Betting in Ireland
GRAI licensing
Since 1 July 2026, online and telephone betting operators serving the Republic of Ireland need the appropriate licence from the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. An exchange requires a remote betting intermediary licence.
Adults only
Gambling is for people aged 18 and over. Check the current licence and the operator’s terms; a betting licence does not itself verify other products such as casino games.
Phased rules
The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 is being commenced in stages. Check the GRAI for current protections, advertising rules and the status of the planned national exclusion register.
How this site is funded
IrelandBookmakers.com may receive a commission when a reader follows an operator link and then opens an account or places a bet. This is an advertising relationship. We identify licence holders from published disclosures and point you to the GRAI register so you can check independently. A commercial relationship does not guarantee that an operator will have the best price or terms for you.
Only adults aged 18 or over should use betting services. Gamble within your means. For help, visit the GRAI support directory.
Keep gambling in perspective
Set a limit before betting and never stake money needed for essentials. If gambling is causing harm, visit the GRAI support directory for current Irish services. You can also use an operator’s self-exclusion and account limit tools. If you have a dispute, see the GRAI complaints guidance.
This site concerns the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland follows a different legal framework.