Betting guides · Updated November 2026
Betting guides: bet smarter, get better value
By the Irish Sports Betting Sites team
Plain-English guides to betting in Ireland: how the main bets work, how to pay and how to stay in control.
All guides
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| How to bet on GAA | Markets, handicaps and worked examples. |
| Each-way betting explained | How each-way bets pay, with Irish racing examples. |
| Handicap racing explained | How racing handicaps work and what to look for. |
| Paying with Revolut | Deposits, withdrawals and Revolut’s gambling block. |
| Payment methods at Irish betting sites | Cards, wallets and bank transfers compared. |
| How we rate bookmakers | Our eight rating criteria. |
| New betting sites in Ireland | Five checks before you join a new site. |
| Ireland’s new licensing regime | What the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 means for punters. |
| Responsible betting in Ireland | Tools, warning signs and where to get help. |
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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