Responsible Gambling: Help and Support for Irish Players
At Top 5 Irish Bets, we believe gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment. If it stops being fun, it is time to take a step back. This page provides resources, tools, and support services for Irish players who need help.
Signs of Problem Gambling
- Spending more money or time on gambling than you can afford
- Finding it difficult to manage or stop gambling
- Having arguments with friends or family about money and gambling
- Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Always thinking about gambling or planning to gamble
- Lying about gambling or hiding it from others
- Chasing losses by gambling more
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness
Self-Exclusion Tools
GamStop
GamStop is a free self-exclusion scheme that allows you to restrict your access to all UKGC-licensed gambling sites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
Visit GamStopCasino Self-Exclusion
All reputable online casinos offer self-exclusion directly from your account settings. You can set deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, or fully self-exclude for a period of your choice.
Setting Deposit Limits
Under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, all operators serving Irish players are required to offer deposit limit tools. We recommend setting a deposit limit before you start playing. Most casinos allow daily, weekly, and monthly limits.
Support Services in Ireland
Gambling Awareness Trust Ireland
Ireland's national support service for people affected by gambling. Free, confidential helpline and counselling.
Visit Gambling Awareness Trust IrelandGamCare
Free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers in the UK and Ireland. 24/7 helpline: 0808 8020 133.
Visit GamCareBeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice and support for anyone concerned about their gambling or someone else's.
Visit BeGambleAwareGRAI and Player Protection
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) was established under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. GRAI is responsible for licensing and regulating gambling operators in Ireland. Remote operator licensing begins on July 1, 2026. GRAI ensures operators implement responsible gambling measures, deposit limits, and self-exclusion tools to protect Irish players.
Get Help Now
If you are struggling with gambling, please reach out for help.