This is a photo of a live dealer blackjack/punto banco table inside Fitzpatrick's Limerick Casino. On this page, under the picture you can read about the brick & mortar Hungarian casino venues, and you can find a list of all Ireland licensed online casinos, which accept Irish players.

Ireland online casino guide

This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Ireland (officially the Republic of Ireland, a wealthy Western European country, with a population of 5 million, a member of the EU). Find out which are the best casinos and online casino sites in Ireland, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.

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Online casinos in Ireland

Legal status of online casinos in Ireland: not regulated, you can play online freely

 

Online casino gambling is not regulated in Ireland.

The 2015 amendment to the Betting Act1 legalized “remote and electronic means”, which is widely interpreted in a way that it includes the internet. However, that act only applies to betting activities (e.g.: sports betting).

Although online casino licences are not issued, the long proposed Gambling Control Bill2 mentions online gambling and it proposed the creation of an online casino licensing system.

This bill lists several categories for the various types of gambling, with their own category specific regulations. Remote casino gambling (which includes online casinos) is covered by category 2O. Therefore, it’s possible the licensing of online casinos will begin soon. However, we have to mention the are trying to get the Gambling Control Bill passed since 2012….

UPDATE 2021: The 2019 draft Gaming Control Bill still hasn’t been passed, and it is unlikely that it ever will, at least in this form.

Right now there are no Irish online casinos.

If you want to play online from Ireland you can only do so in a foreign online casino (you can find a list below). Irish players can freely play on these casino websites due to various EU laws.

Ireland and EU gambling laws: Because Ireland is an EU country Article 56 TFEU2 and Article 8 of Directive 98/34/EC (EU gambling directives) apply.

These state that online gambling companies licensed in other EU countries should be provided access to the Irish market, and these companies should be provided a way to obtain local gambling licenses (free trade of services and free competition within the Eurozone).

This is not the case.

In a similar situation the EU Top Court ruled in 2016 that Germany can not penalize or restrict unlicensed foreign operators, because they made it impossible for them to acquire licenses4.

/Comment: Since then, Germany properly legalized online casinos. It is now EU compliant as of 2021./

Because Ireland only issues online sports betting licenses, and the licensing of other types of internet games of chance is not resolved, Ireland too can not legally pursue unlicensed online casinos from other EU countries.

/Comment: Ireland IPSs also does not block these unlicensed gambling websites./

This conflict with EU laws led to the very unusual situation that Ireland can not restrict citizens from playing in foreign, unlicensed online casinos (and these companies don’t pay any tax at all in Ireland).

Players who place bets on unlicensed online gambling sites are not prosecuted, you can play freely online.

By scrolling below, you can find a list of online casinos, which accept Irish players.

 

Can tourists play online while visiting Ireland?

Yes, tourist (or non-citizen expats, or illegal migrants) can play online freely while enjoying their stay in the country.

 

Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Ireland: online casino licenses are not issued in Ireland

 

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  • send me 1-2 sentences about you and/or your business etc.., something that describes the business, what you do, something that makes potential clients interested
  • send me one single picture of your company's logo, or a picture of your office, or one of your certificates, credentials which you are proud of etc... (but don't send a picture of yourself, for legal reasons I want to avoid uploading pictures of people)

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Taxation of online casino sites in Ireland: There is no online casino taxation regime in place in Ireland.

 

For the players, taxation of online casino winnings in Ireland: not taxed

 

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How to get featured

In order to get the free advertisement you must have a website (social media profile is not enough). Here is what you have to do:
  • send me a link to your website, or your employer's website
  • send me 1-2 sentences about you and/or your business etc.., something that describes the business, what you do, something that makes potential clients interested
  • send me one single picture of your company's logo, or a picture of your office, or one of your certificates, credentials which you are proud of etc... (but don't send a picture of yourself, for legal reasons I want to avoid uploading pictures of people)

The picture must be 150x150 pixels.
Contact me through the live chat, it's in the bottom right corner of the website, or in the comments section at the bottom of this page, with a link to the website you wish to advertise. If you qualify, I will give you my email address where we can discuss everything (I won't be putting my email address on the page, due to the extreme amount of spam I receive as it is).
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That's all, if you are interested, get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Age requirement of Ireland online casinos: 18+

 

Sources, main pieces of the Irish online casino gambling legislation:

1Betting Act, 1931 – Irish Statute Book

2Gaming Control Bill

3JSTOR – Freedom to provide services — Article 56 TFEU — Games of chance

4CalvinAyre – EU Top Court says Germany can’t punish Online Betting Operators

 

List of online casinos, which accept players from Ireland

The following online gambling websites accept players from Ireland. They all accept players from the country, and are accessible from within the country, at the time of writing. If they no longer accept players from Ireland, or if they are blocked for some reason, please leave a message in the comments section, so I can investigate it.

 

SlotV Live Casino and Sportsbook

This is picture of the official logo of SlotV online casino. The picture acts as a link, by clicking on it you will be taken to the website of SlotV, where you can create a player account and place bets. Under the picture you can read more about the 2023 promotions and bonuses offered by the company currently, and the terms and conditions, player protection, privacy policy and user consent & self exclusion programs they have. Full disclaimer: by registering an account we (the website owners and/or employees) will receive a small percentage of the amount of money you wager, that money is used to finance the operation of this website. Players must be 18+ and online gambling must be legal in your jurisdiction. All the details can be found below.

SlotV live casino & sportsbook, current 2023 promotions for new and returning players

SlotV gambling website & bookmakers' promotions:

  • 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
  • Free spins every day for returning players
  • 33% reload bonus for returning players

USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer displayed on this page are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements.

Although, we aim to update this section often, it's best to check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).


General bonus terms and conditions at SlotV:

  • welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
  • the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
  • the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation

Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal.

Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.

The following types of online casino games only contribute partially to the fulfilment of the wagering requirement:

  • Jackpots - 0%
  • Blackjack - 10%
  • Poker - 10%
  • Roulette - 10%
  • Baccarat - 10%
  • Lottery - 0%
  • Video poker - 5%
  • Game shows - 0%
  • Virtual Sports - 0%
  • Others - 0%
  • Scratch Cards - 0%
  • Most slots count 100% towards the playthrough requirement. However, there are some exceptions, you can find that constantly updated list of the casinos' website.

Playthrough requirement: no playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money, in case of the welcome bonuses:

  • Minimum deposit amount: €10
  • Maximum bonus amount: €500
  • Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)

In case of the free spins:

  • Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx (changes often, check the casinos' website for the current slots, where you can use your free spins, or ask the customer support)
  • Bet per spin: €0,10
  • Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
  • Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
  • 7 days for wagering

Wagering limitation:

  • 7 days for wagering
  • Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
  • Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total), not all at once.

UPDATE 2023: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotional purposes.


SlotV online casino does not accept players from:

Free bitcoin giveaway

This is a banner of freebitco.in bitcoin and fun token crypto wagering website. The banner displays information about the current 2023 virtual currency raffle, and no registration promotion currently offered by the Indian digital gambling website. You can read more information about the gambling platform and their hourly cryptocurrency giveaway. By clicking on the picture you will be taken to the virtual currency betting website. By placing bets on the website we get a percentage of your bets placed as affiliate commision. Thank you for supporting the website.

Free bitcoin giveaway, $0.1 to $ 200 every hour, real no deposit promotion, no wagering requirement bitcoin gambling and betting

One of the rare, genuine ways to actually get free bitcoins online. 100% legitimate, in operation for 10+ years, no deposit or registration required (we are using this site for 1+ years, payout guaranteed, not a scam).You have to manually enter the bitcoin raffle every hour and you will be able to win anywhere between 0.00000009 BTC - 0.00878696 BTC + occasional special prizes.


You can realistically make around €200 per month if you roll every hour and participate in all the other promotions they have as well (wheel of fortune, lottery tickets etc..., all free).

/However, you have to manually spin every hour to get this amount, including at night, therefore, realistically, the amount you can expect will be less./

They also have many other ways to win bitcoin, or FUN tokens, including: online casino section, sports betting, betting on cryptocurrency prices, wheel of fortune, lottery etc...

No wagering, playthrough requirement, limitations.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

Because this is a crypto-only gambling website there are no restricted countries. Everyone over the age of 18 can play (or 24, depending on what is the legal online gambling age in your country).Only bitcoin and FUN tokens are accepted. You have to deposit bitcoin to a specific bitcoin address and it will show up on your balance.

No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.

The only hidden fee is that if you win items, physical prizes, in those cases the shipping cost is not paid by them and you will required to pay for shipping (or you can opt to receive the equivalent of the prize in bitcoins if you don't want to pay for transportation).

UPDATE 2023: They also offer an annual 4- 5% interest rate on the FunFair (FUN) tokens you purchase with bitcoin (it's their own cryptocurrency).

 

 

Miami Club Digital Casino Destination

This is the banner advertisement of the gambling website Miami Club, it displays the various bonuses and promotional offers currently available at the digital gambling website, including their terms and conditions and legally mandated player protection information. The picture acts as a link and by clicking on it you will be taken to the electronic wagering platforms, where you can check out the most recent 2022 bonuses, codes, promos and you can register and play if your over the age of 18 (you can try out the games for free, no registration is needed for the free to play mode).

Miami Club online casino, 18+

  • Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
  • Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
  • Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)

USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.
Type of game: Count towards wagering requirement: 
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - 100%
Table games 10%
Blackjack or video poke 10%
Slots 100%
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat 0% - Forbidden!
 
Wagering limitation:
  • UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
  • Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
  • Bonuses cannot be combined.
  • Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.

Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker

This is the promo banner of Bet Online, the US-friendly digital bookmaker, internet poker and online casino website. The banner provides information about the latest 2022 promotional offers and bonus codes, which are offered currently by the gambling platform to new and returning players. This picture acts as a link. By clicking on it you will be taken to the website of betonline.ag, where you can register and start playing if you create a player account (must be 18+).

Bet Online casino, poker and sportsbook

  • Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
  • 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS  (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
  • +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
  • 100% poker bonus
  • 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players

You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date).
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
  • Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
  • Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
  • Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
  • In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
  • Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.

Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) 100%
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy 20%
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker 10%
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps 5%
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft 0%
This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino

This is a banner of Fair Go internet casino website's current 2022 promotions, bonuses. FairGo is an Australian ("Aussie") themed casino, which accepts players from Australia and New Zealand. The picture also act as a link, by clicking on it you will be taken to the free to play area of the digital gambling website, where you can try out their games for free without spending any money, and you can register a real player account if you are 18 or older. Terms and conditions and requirements can be seen below the banner and on the casino's website.

FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome

Promotions:
  • 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
  • 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
  • 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
  • Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO

Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
  • Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time.
  • Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
  • No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.

Playthrough requirement:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.

Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) 100%
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games 0%

 

Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

This is a banner displaying the various bonus offers of Mr Bit casino. On this page, right under the banner, you can read about these latest 2022 promotions, free spins and their terms and conditions, playthrough requirements, wagering limitations and their player protection, self exclusion and harm mitigation features. This is an advertisement, by clicking on the banner you will be taken to website of Mr. Bit, where you can register an account and place bets with real money. Full disclaimer: by registering an account we (the website owners and/or employees) will receive a small percentage of the amount of money you deposited, self exclusion from the casino website is possible. Must be 18+.

Mr. Bit casino & bookmaker, current 2022 bonus offers, welcome bonus, free spins and offers for returning players, 18+

  • 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
  • Free spins every day for returning players
  • 33% reload bonus for returning players

You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here

USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).


General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:

  • welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
  • the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
  • the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation

 


Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.


Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:

  • Minimum deposit amount: €10
  • Maximum bonus amount: €500
  • Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)

In case of the free spins:

  • Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
  • Bet per spin: €0,10
  • Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
  • Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
  • 7 days for wagering

Wagering limitation:

  • 7 days for wagering
  • Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
  • Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).

UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.


Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:

 

 

Land-based casinos in Ireland

Legal status of brick & mortar casinos in Ireland: legal since 1956, operators require a licence (technically illegal, but due to loopholes it’s de facto legal)

 

Land-based casinos in Ireland have existed under various names for multiple decades. The current legal status of these establishments can be traced back to the 1959 Gaming and Lotteries Act1 (and subsequent amendments of it).

This act actually made casinos illegal in Ireland, and they are technically illegal to this day.

However, loopholes in the act allow private clubs to operate casino-like facilities (slots, pokies and other gaming machines, even certain table games, it’s a casino except you are required to become a member, which is usually free).

As is always the case with loopholes and the promise of a quick buck, it attracted the seedier elements of the society. The reputation of gambling suffered as a result, due to the many scandals, corruption and organized crime involvement that followed. Not the mention, the enforcement of the gambling law was always inconsistent in Ireland (and unaspiringly corruption allegations abound).

However, the government made steps to counteract this, and many of the subsequent amendments to the 1956 Gaming and Lotteries Act targeted these issues (especially regarding money laundering in the gambling sector, the primary anti-money laundering act is the Criminal Justice Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act 20102).

Gambling venues (private casino clubs, slot halls, electronic casinos) have to abide by the strict anti-money laundering laws, and are subject to frequent checks.

Casinos in Ireland are usually tiny, significantly smaller than the casinos in the neighbouring UK, and they have outdated equipment. This is because of the aforementioned unresolved legal status of casinos, which limits their size, deters investment in the sector, and keeps the big European casino companies away (Irish casinos are usually locally owned, and the sector is characterized by significant fragmentation).

/Comment: If casinos were to be properly legalized it would instantly revitalize the sector, and it would trigger a casino building boom. It’s a quite missed opportunity, especially considering that casinos often build hotels and invest into other hospitality infrastructure as well, which could revitalize the battered post-coronavirus Irish tourism and hospitality sector./

On the other hand, over the years certain government officials and departments made it their mission to make these venues close.

Casinos had interpreted the Gaming and Lotteries Act to mean that it did not apply to private members clubs. Prior to 2021 it was accepted that operating members’ clubs is compliant with the Irish gambling legislation. However, the relevant exemption has been repealed in 2021.

Despite this, the Ireland casino-like gambling establishments are still very much in operation (some have closed though), even to this day (at the time of writing). Although certain restrictions have been placed on them, such as:

  • the maximum stake is EUR10 and no player can win more than EUR3,000 in a game,
  • only gaming machines are allowed from now on (which means all casinos will become slot halls once their current licence expires, but this unclear, changes are expected),
  • “designated persons” who are deemed to be in effective control of private members’ clubs where gambling activities are carried out must hold certificates of personal fitness, and are closely watched by the government.

 

/Comment: Instead of this, the smart way to regulate the sector would be the casino hotel route. Only casino hotels should be able to get a licence, and all existing casinos should be required to operate a sufficiently big and high quality hotel as well. This is actually a common requirement in other European countries.

Slot halls and electronic casinos are the worst offenders when it comes to problem gambling and addiction, they should get rid of them (most European countries already banned slot halls). Also, this would ensure that only big, reputable casino companies with sufficient capital would be present in the sector (because it’s always the small gambling companies, which are the most problematic, the big companies can afford to be ethical, and do everything by the book, this is common knowledge in the industry)./

Fitzpatrick’s is the biggest casino group in Ireland with 6 casinos (despite the name only one of their venues is an actual casino, the others are so called ‘electronic casinos’ or slot halls).

Other notable casino operators are Emerald Casinos, Triton casinos and Dr. Quirkey’s Good Time Emporiums (the latter also operates Carlton Casino Club).

Alcohol can not be served in any of the casinos, and you can’t bring in any alcohol. For a long time you had to be 21+ to enter, but that was changed in a 2018 amendment to be 18+, but many of the casinos still require patrons to be 21+ (e.g.: all the Fitzpatrick’s venues), despite the change.

You have to bring a valid ID, driver’s licence (or passport for tourist) to be able to register and become a member, which is mandatory.

Unlike in the rest of Europe, Irish casinos don’t have entrance fees and dress codes. If you are wearing smart casual attire you will be let in everywhere.

Sadly, Ireland has the worst and smallest casinos in all of Western Europe, due to the legal issues outlined above. This is despite the unbelievably low gambling tax (the lowest in Europe).

You can find all the currently operating brick and mortar casinos in the list below.

 

Can locals visit the casinos in Ireland?

Yes, both locals and tourists can play in the casinos.

 

Casino licensing and regulatory body of Ireland:

The Revenue Commissioners is in charge of regulating gambling in Iceland. If you wish to set up any sort of gambling business in the country, you have to contact them. Their website is available in Gaeilge as well.

Casino licenses per se are not issued in Ireland. Licensing is done on the basis of machines.

The following 4 types of land-based gambling licenses are issued:

  • gaming licence,
  • gaming machine licence,
  • amusement licence,
  • amusement machine licence.

 

Irish gambling licences Licence fee
Annual Gaming Licence €630
Three month Gaming Licence €175
Annual Gaming Machine Licence, per machine €505
Three month Gaming Machine Licence, per machine €145
Annual Amusement Machine Permit €100
Amusement Machine Licence, per machine €125.
High Season Amusement Machine Licence (3 months) €38

 

An Garda Síochána (the Irish police) have the power to issue permits for on-premises gaming, where the maximum stake is EUR10 and no player can win more than EUR3,000 in a game (subject to certain requirements and restrictions).

Additional information can be found on the website of the Ireland Department of Justice.

 

Future of Ireland casino licensing: The proposed and not yet passed Gaming Control Bill (can be found among the sources at the bottom of the online casino section above) would have far-reaching effects on land-based casino licensing as well3.

If the bill passes, the number of land-based casinos in Ireland will be limited by the maximum number of casino licences, which is expected to be 40 (currently about 50 private gambling clubs are operational).

The specifications of land-based casino licences may differ, but the maximum number of tables that can be allowed in the licence is 15 (poker cash game tables do not count toward this limit). The number of slot machines is also limited, and it may not exceed 25, or twice the number of casino tables (there are at least 3 casinos with more than a 100 currently).

Land-based casino licences will be valid for 10 years.

The Revenue Commissioners will be responsible for the licensing and regulation of casinos.

There will be a limit on business hours as well in the bill, which means that Irish casinos will only be open from 11.00 am until 4.30 am the next day (currently 1/3 of Irish casinos are open 24/7).

 

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Taxation of brick & mortar gambling establishments in Ireland:

The Irish gambling tax is constantly being reduced since 19864.  And currently it is an unbelievably low 1%, the lowest gambling tax rate in the entire EU.

 

Historic Ireland gambling tax rates (the tax base is annual turnover)
Until 1986 20%
Until 1999 10%
Until 2002 5%
Until 2006 2%
Since 2006 1%

 

Gambling is exempt from VAT, except in the case of licensed overseas online gambling operators, which have to pay a 23% point of consumption tax.

 

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Age requirement of land-based casinos in Ireland: 18+

 

Sources, main pieces of the Irish land-based casino legislation:

1Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956

2Irishstatutebook.ie – Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010

3The Irish Times – Law to license online gambling and limit casino size

4Tax Strategy Group on behalf of the Alliance for Racing and Breeding – The Taxation of Betting in Ireland

 

List of the TOP 10 best rated and biggest casinos in Ireland

This is a list of the top 10 biggest and best rated casinos in the country, with address, opening hours, number and types of games, dress code, entrance fee, review analysis and a video of each gambling establishment if one is available.

 

1., Carlton Casino Club
This is a picture of the entrance of the Carlton Casino Club in Dublin, the capital or Ireland. This is the second biggest Irish private casino club currently in operating in the country. This is the first casino on this list of the top 10 best and biggest Irish casinos, you can find the other gaming venues on this list under this one. To the right of the picture you can read about this casino complex: address, opening hours, dress code, video and a review analysis.

Carlton Casino Club

Carlton Casino Club, address: 55/56 O’Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 AW60

Probably the most posh private casino club in all of Ireland (and it is priced accordingly). Just like most of the better and more upscale casinos, this one is also located in Dublin.

The building the casino is located in (the old Carlton Cinema) is an impressive Art Deco building from the 1938.

The casino is advertised as “Ireland’s most beautiful casino”, which it most certainly is (sadly there are no videos of the casino online, but you can watch some pictures here), and it is also the fourth biggest casino of Ireland.

The company, which owns Carlton also operates two additional gaming venues, both are called Dr.Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium.

 

Games: around 100 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines) and around 20 tables (Roulette, black jack, baccarat, 3 Card Poker, Ultimate Poker, Brit Brag Poker*)

 

*Brit Brag Poker: It is a variant of three-card poker, and it has two ways to bet and three ways to win. It is played using a single standard deck. Players have a choice between two betting options, ‘Competition’ or ‘Pair Plus’.

Competition: If you have a ‘Straight’, Three of a Kind’ or ‘Straight Flush’ you will be paid a bonus.

Pair Plus: This is a bet on achieving a pair or higher in your hand. It doesn’t require the dealer to be able to have a qualifying hand to be paid out.

 

Video of Carlton Casino Club:

Sadly there are no good videos of the venue online. This is quite a shame, considering how gorgeous and luxurious the interior is, which is one of the biggest selling point of the casino. You can watch a few videos here, but they barely show anything of the casino.

 

Opening hours: 5 days a week, Thursdays through to Mondays, from 9pm to 5am

 

UPDATE COVID-19: closed currently, at the time of writing, not known when it will reopen

Dress code: only smart casual, despite it being a truly upscale establishment

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

 

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

2., Emerald Casino, Q'S Snooker Club
This is a picture of the welcome sign of Emerald Casino, bingo and Q's Snooker Club in Ireland. This is actually Ireland's biggest casino. Next to the picture on the right you can read about this gambling establishment.

Emerald Casino and Q’s Snooker Club

Emerald Casino, Bingo, Snooker Club, address: 2 Millview (opposite of the McDonalds), Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 V265

The place goes by many names: Q’S Snooker Club, Q’s Snooker Hall, Emerald Casino Clondalkin or Q’s Bingo Club.

The confusion comes from the fact that the casino is located in a building that houses a bingo hall, a casino and Q’s snooker club (all owned by the same company, in the same building) and that they really neglect their online presence (barely any online presence, some neglected Facebook pages with 35 likes and a website that looks like it’s from the 90s).

I’m going to call the place Q’S Snooker Club and Emerald Casino in Clondalkin, because this is the Clondalkin venue of the Emerald Casinos group (the group has 3 venues, this one is the biggest) and the building has Q’S Snooker Club written in red letters on the wall.

The building in which the venue is located doesn’t look nice from the outside, but it’s clean and okayish on the inside (at the time of writing).

The place gets very few reviews, but they all are 1/5 to 3/5, and nobody really has a good opinion of this neglected place. It’s likely that they will go out of business very soon.

/Comment: I’m surprised the coronavirus didn’t do this place in, but by the looks of it it’s still around./

Despite all of this, this is actually Ireland’s biggest casino (based on a number of machines they claim to have officially, although not sure how accurate or honest that is, that website hasn’t been updated for 10+ years). But even this casino is tiny compared to other European casinos, and it is downright microscopic by international standards.

It’s not a good casino by any stretch of the imagination, old machines, old tables, old building and it is pretty neglected.

The only reason this venue gets a place on this list is because according to the official numbers on their website they are the biggest casino of Ireland (in terms of gaming machines + tables, also, sadly, most of the other Irish venues are also not that much better).

 

Games: around 200 gaming machines (slot machines, very old, barely functioning slot machines by the looks of it) and around 3 tables (2 blackjack and 1 Caribbean Stud Poker) + 1 low quality electronic roulette machine with 5 terminals (keep in mind, this is probably inaccurate, their official website hasn’t been updated for a long time, if you know the actual number of machines and tables please leave a comment)

They also have a poker section with 20 poker tables for Texas Hold’em (only available during tournaments and special occasions, the online tournament schedule can be found here).

They also have a 200-seat bingo hall, and you can find info about it here.

They have snooker and pool as well of course, €10 per hour for 2 people.

 

Video of Q’S Snooker Club:

There aren’t any videos of the casino section of the place online. But you can see a few pictures here.

 

Opening hours: unknown, according to their neglected Facebook page is 24/7 but I strongly doubt that, if you know please leave a comment

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, but it’s probably casual based on pictures and reviews online

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: The casino gets really bad reviews, but it also gets very few reviews, therefore I can not make an accurate review analysis. The few reviews (less than 10) I could find online are all ranging from 1/5 to 3/5, nobody really has anything good to say about the place.

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

3., Dr. Quirkey's Good Time Emporium
This is a picture of the front entrance of Dr. Quirkey's Good Time Emporium in O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin, Ireland. This is a typical Irish electronic casino. To the right of the picture you can read about this gambling establishment.

Dr. Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium – O’Connell Street

Dr. Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium – O’Connell Street, address: 55/56 O’Connell Street, Dr. Quirkeys’s Good-Time Emporium, Dublin, Ireland

Dr. Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium – O’Connell Street is a sister location of the Carlton Casino Club (details above).

There are actually two venues with the same name, both are on this list.

This is the bigger Dr. Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium at 55/56 O’Connell Street, right next to the Carlton Casino Club, the flagship venue of the group and Ireland’s best casino (which is sadly closed at the time of writing, for close to two years).

It is a small electronic casino and also an arcade that looks very nice on the inside (and decent on the outside too).

Unlike most Irish electronic casinos it has modernish machines from better brands (although as you can see on the video below it’s still not a very good selection compared to bigger European casinos).

It’s a unique combination of arcade machines and gambling machines, and it’s a great idea. I wish there were more venues like this, but in the overwhelming majority of countries, mixing arcade machines with gambling machines is not allowed.

It is certainly one of the better electronic casinos of Ireland, but what they claim on their website: “We are the second Dr.Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium to become a household name in the city” is far from the truth tough…, maybe the arcade section, not many arcades in Ireland after all (after the closure of the Funtasia theme parks, which also had casino sections).

 

Games: around 40 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines) and 1 electronic blackjack and 1 electronic roulette machine

 

Video of Dr. Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium:

 

Opening hours: 9:00 – 02:00, daily

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code, casual

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

 

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

4., Fitzpatrick's Limerick Casino
This is a picture of Fitzpatrick's Limerick Casino's monthly prize wheel. This is the biggest casino private club of the Irish Fitzpatrick casino group. You can read more about this venue to the right of the picture.

Fitzpatrick’s Limerick Casino

Fitzpatrick’s Limerick Casino, address: 1 Pery Square, Glentworth St, Limerick, V94 N244

This is the flagship casino of the biggest casino group of Ireland (in terms of number of locations, although, except for this one, all of their venues are not real casinos, despite the somewhat misleading nomenclature, they are slot halls and electronic casinos).

This is the largest, oldest and the best Fitzpatrick’s casino. This is an actual casino with live dealer tables (electronic casinos only have machines).

Even though the 2019 amendment lowered the legal age requirement to enter casinos to 18, all Fitzpatrick’s venues are still 21+.

This is the casino on the picture at the top of the page.

The video below (from their official YouTube channel) is a great way to get a glimpse of the place.

 

Games: around 100 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines, really old machines, early 2000s mostly) and 4 tables (blackjack, 2 roulette, Texas Hold’em) + 2 electronic roulette machines

 

Video of Dr. Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium:

 

Opening hours: 24/7

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open, but live dealer tables are closed indefinitely

Dress code: no official dress code, casual

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

 

21+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

5., Emerald Casino - Eden Quay
This is a picture of the entrance of Emerald Casino Eden Quay in Dublin. This is the fifth casino on this list of the top 10 best and biggest Irish casinos, you can find the other gaming venues on this list above and below this one. To the right of the picture you can read about this casino complex: address, opening hours, dress code, video and a review analysis.

Emerald Casino – Eden Quay

Emerald Casino – Eden Quay, address: 16 Park Street, Dublin

This is one of the 3 Emerald casinos in Ireland.

Just like the other Emerald Casino this also has very little info about it online. What little is known about it you can find below.

 

Games: around 60 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines, really old machines, early 2000s mostly) and 7 tables (2 blackjack, 1 European Roulette, 1 Three Card Poker, 3 Texas Hold’em tables) + 3 electronic roulette machines

 

Video of Emerald Casino – Eden Quay:

There aren’t any videos of this casino online.

 

Opening hours: unknown, if you know please drop a comment

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code, casual

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: there are barely any reviews, not possible to do a review analyis

 

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

6., 4 Kings Casino & Card Club
This is a picture of the inside of 4 Kings Casino & Card Club an Irish poker club and casino. You can read more about this establishment next to the picture.

4 Kings Casino & Card Club

4 Kings Casino & Card Club, address: Lakeside Drive, Airside retail park, Nevinstown West, Swords, Co. Dublin

This is the third biggest casino of Ireland (in terms of the number of gaming machines + tables, with the poker tables included), and theirs is probably the best looking and biggest poker room in Ireland.

It is located in Airside Retail Park, Swords, Co. Dublin (minutes from Dublin International Airport in Swords, Dublin).

Just like most Irish casinos they don’t have a website, and there is very little info about the venue online.

The place is certainly beautiful, this is the second best looking casino in Ireland IMO (after Carlton Casino Club), check out the video below to see for yourself.

 

Games: around 100 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines) and around 10 tables (2 blackjack, 4 American Roulette, 1 Three Card Poker, 3 Texas Hold’em tables) + around 3 electronic roulette machines

The casino also features a poker room with about 10 tables where weekly Omaha tournaments and NL Texas Hold’em cash games take place. Buy-ins range from as low as €10 to €5,000 during the big tournaments. There is no online tournament schedule but there is some info on their Facebook page about the cash games and tournaments.

 

Video of 4 Kings Casino & Card Club:

 

Opening hours: 18:30 – 05:00, daily, closed on Tuesdays

 

UPDATE COVID-19: temporarily closed due to COVID-19

Dress code: no official dress code, but I recommend smart casual this is a posh place

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets really good reviews, 4.5/5, the second best rated Irish casinos

 

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

8., Empire Casino
This a picture of the exterior and front entrance of Empire Casino in Dublin, this is Ireland's second biggest casino. You can read more about the casino to the right of the picture.

Empire Casino

Empire Casino, address: 4 Burgh Quay, Dublin, D02 X380

Empire casino is the second biggest casino of Ireland. They are advertised as “the leading Arcade & Bingo provider in Dublin City” (by arcade they mean slot machines, not actual arcade machines).

This is Dublin’s newest electronic casino, only open since 2015. This is an electronic casino, which means it only has gaming machines and electronic tables, no live dealer tables or a poker room.

 

Games: around 200 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines, some of them are really old mechanical slots) and around 5 electronic roulette machines

They also have bingo Monday – Sunday 2pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9pm & 11pm.

 

 

Video of Empire Casino:

There aren’t any videos of this electronic casino online.

 

Opening hours: 24/7, except Wed | 9am-6am

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, no info about it on their official websites, but it’s probably casual based on pictures and reviews online

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

 

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

8., Triton casino
This is a picture of the front entrance of Whitworth Hall and Leisure Center, in which one of the Triton Casinos is located. You can read more about this gaming establishments to the right of the picture.

Triton Casino Whitworth Hall

Triton casino – Whitworth Hall, address: Whitworth Leisure Center, 22 Saint Laurence Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92XPR4

Triton casinos has been in operation since 1953, and it has 3 venues:

  • Triton casino – Drogheda
  • Triton casino – Whitworth Hall
  • Triton casino – Bettystown

 

The Whitworth Hall venue is the biggest and main casino of the group.

The casino is located on Laurence Street, in the heart of Drogheda, in the historic Whitworth Hall (a.k.a. Whitworth Leisure Center).

The building itself was built in 1865 by then MP Benjamin Whitworth, hence the name, with no expense spared.

The casino is actually a real casino not just a slot hall, they have a members only poker room with Texas Hold’em tables.

They also have snooker tables and bingo.

Guest get complimentary snacks and drinks

 

Games: around 60 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines) and around 5 Texas Hold’em tables + 2 electronic roulette machines

They have bingo (free for players) and a snooker hall as well.

The poker section is members only. They organize tournaments too. However, there is no tournament schedule online and there is no info about their poker room anywhere online (if you know more please drop a comment).

 

Video of Triton casino – Whitworth Hall:

 

Opening hours: 24/7

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: no official dress code, casual

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

 

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

9., Playland Casino Dublin
This a picture of the inside of Playland Casino Dublin. To the right of the casino you can read some info about this casino.

Playland Casino Dublin

Playland Casino Dublin, address:  9 Talbot St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 RD25

Playland Casino Dublin is actually an electronic casino, which means it only has slot machines and electronic tables without dealers. This was actually Dublin’s first electronic casino (located next to Abbey Theatre and The Vintage Kitchen).

Just like most Irish gambling establishments this is not a big casino, and by international standards it is downright tiny.

They have complimentary refreshments and hot snacks throughout the day.

 

Games: around 50 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines) and 2 electronic roulette machines

 

Video of Playland Casino Dublin:

There aren’t any videos of this electronic casino online.

 

Opening hours: 10:00 – 01:00, daily

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, no info about it on their official websites, but it’s probably casual based on pictures and reviews online

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets really good reviews, 4.5/5, one of the best reviewed gambling venues in Ireland

 

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

10., Colossus Casino Club
This is a picture of the entrance of the Colossus Casino Club, Ireland's oldest private gambling club. This is the last casino on this list of the top 10 best and biggest Irish casinos, you can find the other gaming venues on this list above this one. To the right of the picture you can read about this casino complex: address, opening hours, dress code, video and a review analysis.

Colossus Casino Club

Colossus Casino Club, address: 5 Montague St, Dublin 2, D02 XE06

Colossus is actually the oldest private casino club in all of Ireland (the oldest one in continuous operation in the same building).

Only light snacks are available at Colossus Casino, and they only serve non-alcoholic beverages.

They don’t have any sort of online presence. If you have any info about this gambling establishment please drop a line in the comments section.

 

Games: around 40 gaming machines (slot machines and video poker machines) and around 3 tables (1 blackjack, 1 Brit Brag Poker, 1 American Roulette)

They have a poker room, or at least they had one a some point. No info about it online anymore, not sure if it’s still in operation. The poker room is located upstairs from the main gaming hall.

 

Video of Colossus Casino Club:

There aren’t any videos of this electronic casino online.

 

Opening hours:

Mon

  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

  • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Next day)

Tue

  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

  • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Next day)

Wed

  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

  • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Next day)

Thu

  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

  • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Next day)

Fri

  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

  • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Next day)

Sat

  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

  • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Next day)

Sun

  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

  • 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Next day)

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, but it’s probably casual based on pictures and reviews online

Entrance fee: no entrance fee

Meta review analysis: the casino gets really good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

18+ , ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

 

Bitcoin casinos in Ireland

Legal status: not specifically regulated

 

There are no bitcoin casinos in Ireland. Bitcoin gambling is not specifically regulated.

 

History of online casino legislation in Ireland

Online gambling has a very short history in Ireland. It was first mentioned in the 2015 amendment of the Betting Act (and any subsequent amendments afterward).

The only form of online gambling that has been specifically legalized in Ireland is online sport betting.

 

 

The following online casinos accept players from Ireland:

 

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Free bitcoin giveaway, $0.1 to $ 200 every hour, real no deposit promotion, no wagering requirement bitcoin gambling and betting

One of the rare, genuine ways to actually get free bitcoins online. 100% legitimate, in operation for 10+ years, no deposit or registration required (we are using this site for 1+ years, payout guaranteed, not a scam).
You have to manually enter the bitcoin raffle every hour and you will be able to win anywhere between 0.00000009 BTC - 0.00878696 BTC + occasional special prizes.



You can realistically make around €200 per month if you roll every hour and participate in all the other promotions they have as well (wheel of fortune, lottery tickets etc..., all free).

/However, you have to manually spin every hour to get this amount, including at night, therefore, realistically, the amount you can expect will be less./

They also have many other ways to win bitcoin, or FUN tokens, including: online casino section, sports betting, betting on cryptocurrency prices, wheel of fortune, lottery etc...

No wagering, playthrough requirement, limitations.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

Because this is a crypto-only gambling website there are no restricted countries. Everyone over the age of 18 can play (or 24, depending on what is the legal online gambling age in your country).
Only bitcoin and FUN tokens are accepted. You have to deposit bitcoin to a specific bitcoin address and it will show up on your balance.

No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.

The only hidden fee is that if you win items, physical prizes, in those cases the shipping cost is not paid by them and you will required to pay for shipping (or you can opt to receive the equivalent of the prize in bitcoins if you don't want to pay for transportation).

UPDATE 2023: They also offer an annual 4- 5% interest rate on the FunFair (FUN) tokens you purchase with bitcoin (it's their own cryptocurrency).

 

 

Miami Club Digital Casino Destination

This is the banner advertisement of the gambling website Miami Club, it displays the various bonuses and promotional offers currently available at the digital gambling website, including their terms and conditions and legally mandated player protection information. The picture acts as a link and by clicking on it you will be taken to the electronic wagering platforms, where you can check out the most recent 2022 bonuses, codes, promos and you can register and play if your over the age of 18 (you can try out the games for free, no registration is needed for the free to play mode).

Miami Club online casino, 18+

  • Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
  • Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
  • Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)

USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.
Type of game: Count towards wagering requirement: 
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - 100%
Table games 10%
Blackjack or video poke 10%
Slots 100%
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat 0% - Forbidden!
 
Wagering limitation:
  • UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
  • Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
  • Bonuses cannot be combined.
  • Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.

Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker

This is the promo banner of Bet Online, the US-friendly digital bookmaker, internet poker and online casino website. The banner provides information about the latest 2022 promotional offers and bonus codes, which are offered currently by the gambling platform to new and returning players. This picture acts as a link. By clicking on it you will be taken to the website of betonline.ag, where you can register and start playing if you create a player account (must be 18+).

Bet Online casino, poker and sportsbook

  • Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
  • 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS  (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
  • +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
  • 100% poker bonus
  • 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players

You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date).
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
  • Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
  • Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
  • Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
  • In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
  • Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.

Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) 100%
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy 20%
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker 10%
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps 5%
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft 0%
This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino

This is a banner of Fair Go internet casino website's current 2022 promotions, bonuses. FairGo is an Australian ("Aussie") themed casino, which accepts players from Australia and New Zealand. The picture also act as a link, by clicking on it you will be taken to the free to play area of the digital gambling website, where you can try out their games for free without spending any money, and you can register a real player account if you are 18 or older. Terms and conditions and requirements can be seen below the banner and on the casino's website.

FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome

Promotions:
  • 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
  • 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
  • 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
  • Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO

Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
  • Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time.
  • Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
  • No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.

Playthrough requirement:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.

Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) 100%
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games 0%

 

Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

This is a banner displaying the various bonus offers of Mr Bit casino. On this page, right under the banner, you can read about these latest 2022 promotions, free spins and their terms and conditions, playthrough requirements, wagering limitations and their player protection, self exclusion and harm mitigation features. This is an advertisement, by clicking on the banner you will be taken to website of Mr. Bit, where you can register an account and place bets with real money. Full disclaimer: by registering an account we (the website owners and/or employees) will receive a small percentage of the amount of money you deposited, self exclusion from the casino website is possible. Must be 18+.

Mr. Bit casino & bookmaker, current 2022 bonus offers, welcome bonus, free spins and offers for returning players, 18+

  • 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
  • Free spins every day for returning players
  • 33% reload bonus for returning players

You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here

USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).


General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:

  • welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
  • the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
  • the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation

 


Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.


Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:

  • Minimum deposit amount: €10
  • Maximum bonus amount: €500
  • Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)

In case of the free spins:

  • Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
  • Bet per spin: €0,10
  • Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
  • Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
  • 7 days for wagering

Wagering limitation:

  • 7 days for wagering
  • Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
  • Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).

UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.


Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:

 

 

If you have questions or any feedback don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. Please let me know in the comments section if you think we might have gotten something wrong, or if you have additional information, clarification about the casinos in the country, especially if you are from Ireland or nearby. Thank you.

 

Simon’s Guide to Ireland online casinos is part of Simon’s Casino Guide, a guide to land-based and online casinos in all 196 countries of the world.

To learn more about the legal status of gambling in the country, check out the guide to the legal status of gambling in Ireland.

 

Last updated: 2022-06-05

 

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Last Updated on 2022-06-05 by Simon

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Simon's Guide to Ireland Online Casinos
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Simon's Guide to Ireland Online Casinos
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A guide to the legal status of brick & mortar and online casinos in Ireland, as well as a description of the Irish online casino regulation, with a list of the best rated 10 land-based casino venues in the country.
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