Bookmakers · New sites · Updated November 2026

New betting sites in Ireland: how to check them

By the Irish Sports Betting Sites team

In short: a new bookmaker can be worth trying, but check its licence, terms and withdrawal process before you deposit. Ireland’s new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), is bringing in new rules, so check that any site is licensed to take bets in Ireland.

Five checks before you join a new site

  1. Licence. Look for licence details in the site’s footer and confirm it can take bets from customers in Ireland. Read about Ireland’s new licensing regime.
  2. Safer gambling tools. Deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion should be easy to find before you deposit.
  3. Payments in euro. Check which methods are accepted and how long withdrawals take. See payment methods at Irish betting sites.
  4. Offer terms. Read the minimum odds, time limits and whether free bets are paid as bet credits.
  5. Who runs it. Many “new” sites are run by established operators. Check the company name in the terms.

New sites we’re watching

We add new bookmakers to our ranking only after testing them with real money, using the same rating criteria as every other site.

Takeaway: if you can’t find a site’s licence or company details in a minute, don’t deposit.

FAQs

Are new betting sites safe?

They can be, if they are licensed to take bets in Ireland and run by a known operator. Check before you deposit.

Who regulates betting in Ireland?

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is the new regulator under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, taking over licensing from the Revenue Commissioners in stages.

Should I join a new site for its welcome offer?

Only if the site passes the checks above and you would use it anyway. Read the offer terms first.

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Please gamble responsibly

18+ only. Betting should be fun, never a way to solve money problems, and no bet is a sure thing. Only stake what you can afford to lose, set deposit limits and take breaks.

If betting is no longer fun, free and confidential help is available. Call the Gambling Care National Helpline on 1800 936 725 (free, 24/7) or visit GamblingCare.ie. Extern Problem Gambling offers support at problemgambling.ie. Read our responsible betting guide.

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