Terms of Use

Once you access or use BetterGambling Ireland, you automatically agree to comply with and be bound by the rules and guidelines set out below. We designed these terms of use to protect both you, as a user, and us, as a service provider.

The terms also explain how we protect your privacy, how we earn money, and how you can engage safely with our content. Please note that BetterGambling Ireland was made for users who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you must not use this site.

If you are, read these terms carefully before using our services. They have important information about your rights and responsibilities. For any questions, please contact us via the contact sheet on our page!

Part One: Terminology

We have defined key terms used throughout this page. When we say:

• ‘We’, ‘Us’, or ‘BetterGambling Ireland’, we mean the team that runs and manages this website.
• ‘You’ or ‘User’, we mean anyone accessing our site from Ireland.
• ‘Irish User’, we refer to someone accessing the site from the Republic of Ireland under Irish law.
• ‘Services’ mean our content: casino reviews, bonus comparisons, educational articles, and safer gambling guides.
• ‘Affiliate Links’ are special links that may earn us a commission if you sign up to a casino through them.

We don’t offer gambling services. We’re here to inform and guide, not to promote unhealthy habits.

Please note that these terms apply only to BetterGambling Ireland. External websites reached through the links here have their own separate terms and conditions, which you should review before using those websites.

Part Two: Eligibility

BetterGambling Ireland is intended for adult use only. By using our website, you confirm that:

• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You are accessing this site from the Republic of Ireland.
• You are legally permitted to engage with gambling-related content and make gambling decisions under Irish law.

It’s your job to ensure that how you use BetterGambling Ireland and any gambling sites you access through our links does not break the laws of your jurisdiction. BetterGambling Ireland does not create accounts for users or collect personal data for gambling reasons.

Our content is made for people in the Republic of Ireland. Some advice may not apply to users in Northern Ireland due to different regulations. We recommend that users in the latter consult UK-specific resources for guidance that is relevant to their jurisdiction.

Part Three: BetterGambling Ireland Licensing

BetterGambling Ireland operates as an independent platform offering gambling content and operator comparisons. Since we do not provide betting services or handle player transactions, we are not legally required to hold a gambling license.

However, in order to keep our players safe and to abide by the law, we only list casinos that are licensed by recognised regulators, including the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Any operator lacking a valid license or having their license revoked will not be listed or will be promptly removed.

We conduct routine checks to ensure licensing remains valid, but players are expected to confirm this independently before engaging with any operator. BetterGambling Ireland accepts no responsibility for any outcomes related to outdated license information or third-party errors.

Casino Licensing

By the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, all online gambling operators targeting Irish residents will be required to hold a license issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). This legislation will become enforceable upon the GRAI becoming operational, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

Until then:

• We may continue to reference operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) or Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) as interim compliance indicators.
• However, we will gradually prioritise and list only those operators who register with and comply with GRAI licensing standards.

As the Irish licensing framework evolves, we commit to removing any operator that does not meet Irish compliance, responsible gambling standards, or shows evidence of harm. We recommend users also verify an operator’s current license directly with the GRAI or relevant regulator before engaging.

Part Four: Use of Site

BetterGambling Ireland is designed to provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions about online gambling. How you use it is absolutely your responsibility. Here’s how you can and cannot use our site:

Permitted Uses:

• Browse, read, and compare casino reviews and bonuses.
• Use our educational resources to learn about gambling concepts and strategies.
• Share links to our content on social media for non-commercial purposes.
• Reference our findings with proper attribution in non-commercial contexts.

Prohibited Uses:

• Republish, redistribute, or commercialise our content without written consent.
• Attempt to hack, manipulate, or automate access to the site.
• Present our content as your personal work.
• Use AI tools, scraping bots, or similar technologies to extract or repurpose our content.
• Create derivative works based on our content without permission.

For example, copying our bonus breakdowns and posting them on forums as your own affiliate content would be a misuse. Such actions harm the transparency that we try so hard to establish, and deny users the context and updates we provide with our reviews.

Part Five: Affiliate Links

BetterGambling Ireland has links to other websites such as online casinos, verified sources and regulatory bodies. We will earn a commission if you visit a casino through our links. We believe in complete transparency regarding this business model. Even so, we stand by these:

• All affiliate links are clearly disclosed at the point of use.
• Our commission arrangements never influence our rankings, scores, or the visibility of any gambling operator.
• No operator can pay to be recommended or get positive reviews.
• No affiliate partner has input into our editorial content or review process.
• We never present sponsored content as independent editorial content.

Our team regularly reviews all affiliate partners to ensure they maintain compliance with Irish consumer fairness standards. If an operator fails to meet our standards for player protection, responsible gambling practices, or regulatory compliance, we will remove or downgrade them regardless of our affiliate partnership.

Part Six: Bonus Accuracy

Casino bonuses are subject to frequent changes, especially as Irish operators begin adapting to the GRAI marketing rules. While we strive to keep all bonus information accurate, you must:

• Always read the official bonus terms on the casino site
• Be aware of the differences between casino sister brands
• Know that eligibility rules and wagering conditions may change without notice

Our listings are manually verified and frequently updated, but we are not liable for inconsistencies or operator errors.

Part Seven: User Comments

To constantly provide accurate information, we use different resources, one of them being real player experiences. We therefore value community inputs and insights, especially from players with first-hand experience of the casinos we review. The user comments we get give us a different point of view that acts as an important addition to our expert reviews. However, we must reinforce the following:

• User comments do not reflect BetterGambling Ireland’s official stance or recommendations.
• All feedback is checked to maintain a respectful environment.
• Comments must be factual, respectful, and relevant to the content.
• Comments must not contain personal data, promotional links, or offensive content.
• You must own the rights to any content you post in comments.
• We reserve the right to remove comments that violate these guidelines.

Feedback from Irish users is particularly valuable as it helps us identify market-specific issues more quickly. Such issues include withdrawal delays that affect Irish payment methods or localised site performance issues. Your experiences help us keep our content up to date and relevant to Irish players.

Part Eight: Hyperlinking to Our Content

Linking to the BetterGambling.ie website is allowed, but only in a way that is both legal and respectful. In incidents where the hyperlink or content surrounding the hyperlink can be construed as defamation or libel, action will be taken, which could be punishable in court.

We have the right to delete any hyperlink to us that has been used in breach of our terms and conditions elsewhere.

A few hyperlinking guidelines:

• Do link to BetterGambling.ie for informational or personal purposes.
• Don’t use hyperlinks in any defamatory or misleading context.
• Do request permission if using BetterGambling links in a commercial setting.

Part Nine: Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously, so we don’t sell your data. The minimum information we collect is used only for basic analytics, improving UX, fighting spam and for optional newsletters. You can request full data deletion at any time.

Our data handling complies with Ireland’s Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For full details, read our Privacy Policy page.

Part Ten: Modifications to the Present Terms and Conditions

We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or best practices. However, we will always timestamp major changes at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review these terms regularly, especially if you rely on our bonus information or personal account tools.

If you choose to continue using BetterGambling Ireland after these changes, we assume you accept the updated terms. But if the updates change your rights in any way, we’ll notify you via the BetterGambling newsletter if you’re subscribed.