Regulation in Ireland
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland was set up in March 2025. Its first licences, for remote betting, took effect in July 2026, and casino gaming licences follow in a later phase. Credit cards have been banned for gambling since early 2026.
Until casino licences are issued, the casinos open to Irish players are licensed abroad. When licensing starts, expect some brands to apply and others to leave the market.
Payments
New casinos offer Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut and instant bank payments alongside cards and e-wallets. Many also take crypto. Faster deposits are easy; what still differs is how quickly withdrawals are paid, so check that in each review.
Games
- Live game shows such as money wheels with multipliers, from Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live.
- Crash games where a multiplier rises until it stops, built for short, fast rounds.
- Megaways and cluster slots with many ways to win and high variance.
- Several RTP versions of the same slot, with the casino choosing which one to run.
Mobile and verification
Most new casinos are built for phones first, and many skip a downloadable app. Identity checks have moved earlier, often at registration, and more casinos verify documents automatically. Upload yours early.