This page provides responsible gambling information, age restrictions, risk warnings, and links to support resources.
Responsible gambling means staying informed, setting limits and knowing when to stop. Gambling should only be treated as a form of paid entertainment and never as a way to make money, solve financial problems or recover losses.
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18+ Only
In Ireland, you must be aged 18 or over to gamble.
If you are under 18, you must not use gambling services, attempt to register with a gambling operator or use another person’s account or payment method to gamble.
Parents and guardians should take steps to prevent children and young people from accessing gambling websites, gambling apps or gambling-related accounts.
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Gambling outcomes are uncertain, and you can lose the money you stake. No slot game, casino game, betting product, bonus, strategy or promotion can guarantee a win.
Before gambling, ask yourself:
- Can I afford to lose the amount I plan to spend?
- Am I gambling for entertainment rather than to make money?
- Have I set a clear spending and time limit?
- Would losing this money affect my bills, savings or responsibilities?
If the answer to any of these questions concerns you, do not gamble.
How to Stay in Control
The following steps can help reduce the risk of gambling-related harm:
- Set a budget before you begin and never spend more than you can afford to lose.
- Treat gambling money as an entertainment cost, not an investment.
- Never borrow money or use credit to gamble.
- Never chase losses by increasing stakes or continuing to play.
- Set time limits and take regular breaks.
- Avoid gambling when upset, stressed, under pressure or affected by alcohol or drugs.
- Check your spending regularly.
- Read the operator’s terms and game information before depositing or playing.
- Use deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks or self-exclusion tools provided by the operator.
Gambling should stop being part of your routine if it is no longer enjoyable or begins to affect your finances, wellbeing or relationships.
Signs That Gambling May Be Causing Harm
Gambling may be becoming harmful if you:
- spend more money or time gambling than you planned;
- try to win back money you have lost;
- hide your gambling from family or friends;
- borrow money or miss payments because of gambling;
- feel stressed, anxious, guilty or angry about gambling;
- lose interest in work, family activities or responsibilities;
- find it difficult to take a break or stop completely.
If any of these signs apply to you or someone close to you, support is available in Ireland.
Take a Break or Stop Gambling
If you need to reduce or stop gambling, contact the operator you use and request the available safer-gambling controls. Online gambling operators may provide tools such as:
- deposit limits;
- spending or loss limits;
- time-outs;
- account closure;
- self-exclusion.
Self-exclusion is designed for people who need to stop gambling for a period of time or permanently. Use the tools offered by any operator where you hold an account and seek independent support if gambling is affecting your life.
Gambling Support in Ireland
If gambling is affecting your finances, mental health, relationships or daily life, confidential support is available.
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland — Get Help
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland provides official information about gambling harm and lists support and treatment services available across Ireland.
GamblingCare.ie
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) Get Help resources
GamblingCare / National Gambling Helpline
GamblingCare provides support for people affected by gambling-related harm.
National Gambling Helpline: 1800 936 725
Availability: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Gamblers Anonymous Ireland
Gamblers Anonymous Ireland provides free meetings and support resources for people struggling with gambling harm.
Extern Problem Gambling
Extern Problem Gambling provides specialist counselling and support for people affected by gambling harm.
Telephone: +353 (0)89 241 5401
Samaritans
If gambling is causing emotional distress or you need someone to speak to, Samaritans provides confidential emotional support.
Freephone: 116 123
Availability: 24 hours a day
Protecting Children and Young People
Gambling is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
Adults should never:
- allow a child or teenager to use a gambling account;
- share payment methods or login details with a person under 18;
- encourage young people to view gambling as a way to make money;
- leave gambling accounts accessible on shared devices.
If you are concerned that a young person is gambling, visit the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland for information and support resources.
Our Commitment to Responsible Gambling
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We do not claim that gambling can generate guaranteed income, remove financial risk or provide a reliable way to win money. We encourage all visitors to understand the risks, use appropriate limits and seek support whenever gambling is no longer under control.
Partner offers, games and operator information should always be reviewed together with the operator’s terms, eligibility requirements and responsible-gambling tools before any decision to register or play.
Need help with gambling?
Support is available in Ireland. Visit the official GRAI Get Help page or contact the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 936 725, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Last reviewed: 27 May 2026