If you believe you may have a gambling problem, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed on this page. Help is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.
Signs of Problem Gambling
- Spending more than you can afford to lose
- Gambling to recover previous losses
- Lying to family or friends about gambling activity
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Neglecting work, family, or social commitments due to gambling
- Borrowing money to fund gambling sessions
Player Protection Tools
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits on any licensed casino account. All Irish-licensed platforms are required to offer this feature.
Reality Checks
Enable time reminders that alert you to how long you've been playing. A quick pause can help you reassess whether you're still playing for fun.
Self-Exclusion
Request to be excluded from one or more gambling sites for a defined period. Irish licensed operators are legally required to honour self-exclusion requests.
Cool-Off Period
Take a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 7-day break from gambling without permanently closing your account. Most platforms support this option.
Support Organisations
GamCare
Free support, information and counselling for problem gamblers in Ireland and the UK.
BeGambleAware
Free, confidential information and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
Gambling Therapy
Free, global, online support service offering practical advice and emotional support.
Problem Gambling Ireland
Ireland's dedicated national centre offering specialised treatment for gambling disorders.
Gamblers Anonymous Ireland
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience and strength to recover from compulsive gambling.
Our Commitment to Safe Play
At Casino Guide Ireland, we only review and recommend online casinos that offer robust responsible gambling tools. A casino's rating in our review system is directly impacted by its commitment to player protection. If a platform makes it difficult to set limits or self-exclude, we do not recommend them to our readers.