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Problem gambling in Ireland: free help and practical limits

Problem gambling help in Ireland: a national helpline, practical limits and how self-exclusion works.

Sources checked 18 October 2026Our approach ↗

Give yourself a stopping point

Set a time and money limit before play. Keep money for bills and essentials separate. Do not increase stakes to recover losses. If it feels hard to stop, take a break and speak to someone you trust or a support service.

Problem gambling help in Ireland

GamblingCare runs a national helpline on 1800 936 725 and provides Irish gambling-support information. GRAI provides regulatory information. Gambling services are for adults aged 18 and over.

Check the scope of exclusion

Self-exclusion is one of the most direct tools against problem gambling in Ireland. Ask each operator about account limits, cooling-off and self-exclusion. A restriction at one service should not be assumed to cover another company or every jurisdiction.

International and British resources

Gambling Therapy offers international support. GamCare and GambleAware provide British support and information. GAMSTOP is a Great Britain online self-exclusion service; it should not be assumed to cover operators in Ireland.

Regulators are not support endorsements

MGA, iGaming Ontario and the Danish Gambling Authority have different regulatory roles and territories. A link here does not mean CasinoPlanet holds a licence, is a member, or is approved by them. MGA licensee register is relevant only when checking a specific Maltese licence claim. For problem gambling help in Ireland, start with GamblingCare on 1800 936 725.