Casino guides for Irish players
Three guides cover what Irish players need to know: how the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 applies to online casinos today, how winnings are treated for tax, and how to pay with Paysafecard. Each is written from the Irish statute book, the GRAI and government sources.
Key points
- GRAI remote betting licences started on 1 July 2026; gaming licence applications open through 2027 and 2028.
- The February 2026 commencement order left section 157 (inducements) out.
- Licensed operators may not accept credit cards or facilitate credit.
- 6 of the 11 casinos in our Irish list take Paysafecard.
Casino guides
Casino guides 
Casino winnings tax in Ireland Do you pay tax on casino winnings in Ireland? Not normally for recreational players. What the law says, where duty sits and when tax can still apply. 
Casino guides Online casino law in Ireland Online casino law in Ireland: what the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 does today, when GRAI gaming licences start and what that means for players. 
Casino guides Paysafecard casinos for Irish players Paysafecard casinos for Irish players: deposit with a 16-digit prepaid code, no bank details shared. Five live casinos, fees and how to get paid out. Do the maths
The three guides
| Guide | What it answers |
|---|---|
| Online casino law in Ireland | the 2024 Act, what S.I. 31/2026 switched on, GRAI licensing dates, section 157 on bonuses |
| Tax on casino winnings in Ireland | how gambling winnings are treated for Irish players |
| Paysafecard casinos | buying vouchers, which casinos take them, how cashing out works when you paid in with Paysafecard |
The 2024 Act in one paragraph
The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 created the GRAI, which was established in March 2025. A commencement order signed on 3 February 2026 switched on most of the Act from 5 February, including the credit-card ban, player deposit limits and enforcement powers, but left out section 157 on inducements and nearly all of the advertising chapter. Betting licences started on 1 July 2026; gaming licences are expected in early 2027. Until then, no online casino can hold a gaming licence from the GRAI, and the GRAI's protections, such as a national exclusion register, apply only to its licensees.
Put the guides to work
After the Paysafecard guide, compare the six casinos on Paysafecard casinos, or the phone option on Apple Pay casinos. After the law guide, see the operators on the Irish casino list and their offers on Irish bonuses.
International guides
The glossary defines every term, how to compare casino bonuses turns wagering into euros, and casino licences explained covers Malta, Gibraltar and the UK, where several Irish-facing brands are licensed. All guides: guides hub.
Questions players ask
Can Irish players use foreign online casinos?
Casino licences do not exist in Ireland yet, so every casino available to Irish players holds a licence elsewhere. The law guide explains which parts of the 2024 Act are in force.
Will bonuses be banned in Ireland?
Section 157 bans targeted inducements once it starts; offers to the general public stay allowed under conditions the Minister may set. It was not in force as of November 2026.
Where can I get help with problem gambling?
Our responsible gambling page lists Irish support services and the tools casinos offer.