Today's GAA Odds: Find the Best Prices on Every Match

How GAA Betting Odds Work on Gaelic Football and Hurling

Whether you're backing your own county in a Munster hurling clash or picking a handicap in a spring league game, GAA betting odds tell you two things. They show how likely the bookmaker thinks an outcome is, and they show how much you'll be paid if it happens. Once you can read both, picking a team is only half the job. The other half is finding the best price on that team. This guide explains how prices are built for Gaelic football and hurling, which markets matter most, and how to compare Irish bookmakers. It also covers how to bet with a clear head right through the season.

GAA is different from Premier League football or racing. The sport is amateur. Squad news can be patchy. The calendar is compressed, and many fixtures are mismatches. All of that affects how bookmakers set their numbers, and it creates gaps that a careful punter can use. Some sites put more time into their Gaelic markets than others. That's why the same match can carry noticeably different prices depending on where you look.

Fractional and decimal prices

Most Irish bookmakers show GAA betting odds in fractional format by default, because that's how prices have always appeared in Irish betting shops and on the sports pages of the newspaper. A price of 5/2 means you win €5 for every €2 staked, plus your stake back. A €10 bet at 5/2 returns €35 in total: €25 profit and your €10 stake.

Decimal odds show the same thing as one number that already includes your stake. 5/2 becomes 3.50, so €10 at 3.50 returns €35. Every major site lets you switch between formats in your account settings. Many experienced punters prefer decimals because they make it far easier to compare prices across bookmakers. Is 11/8 bigger than 7/5? In decimals it's 2.375 against 2.40, and the answer is obvious.

Implied probability: what the price is really saying

Every price can be turned into a percentage. Divide 1 by the decimal odds and multiply by 100. A team priced at 2.00 (evens) has an implied chance of 50%. A team at 1.25 (1/4) is rated an 80% chance, and an outsider at 6.00 (5/1) is rated about 16.7%.

This is the most useful habit you can build. If you think Galway have a 40% chance of beating Kilkenny and the best available price implies only 33%, that's a bet worth considering. If the price implies 45%, the bookmaker rates Galway more highly than you do. In that case there's no value, however much you fancy them.

Fixed prices are one of the big advantages of betting on Gaelic games. With the tote pools used on some racecourses, the dividend isn't known until the race is run. GAA betting odds, by contrast, are locked in the moment your bet is accepted. If you take Mayo at 7/4 on Tuesday and they're 5/4 by Sunday, you still get paid at 7/4. Turning each price into a percentage before you bet makes it easy to judge whether that number is worth taking.

The bookmaker's margin

Add up the implied probabilities for every outcome in a market and the total will always be more than 100%. The excess is the bookmaker's margin, sometimes called the overround. Take a football championship match where the home side is 4/6, the draw is 9/1 and the away side is 13/8. The implied probabilities are roughly 60%, 10% and 38%, which comes to 108%. That 8% is the edge built into the market.

Margins on GAA betting odds tend to be wider than on major soccer leagues. Bookmakers take on less liquidity and more uncertainty with amateur sports. Margins vary between operators, though, and between markets at the same operator. A headline game such as an All-Ireland semi-final might carry a margin of 5–6%, while a lower-division league game could run at 10% or more. Comparing prices across several sites is the easiest way to claw some of that margin back.

Draws, extra time and settlement rules

Draws happen in both codes, more often in football than hurling. Most match markets are three-way: home, draw, away. They're settled on the result at the end of normal time, including stoppage time. In knockout championship games that go to extra time, or to a penalty shootout in football, the "to qualify" or "to win the match" market covers the overall winner. The three-way market does not. Read the settlement rules for each market before you bet. A draw at the end of 70 minutes means a match-odds bet on either team loses, even if that team goes on to win after extra time.

Comparing Irish Bookmakers on GAA Prices

Ireland has one of the most competitive betting markets in the world, and the main operators all cover the GAA calendar to some degree. Depth of coverage, margins and in-play tools vary a lot, though. Some sites treat Gaelic games as a core product with dozens of markets per match. Others offer match odds and a handicap and not much more on smaller fixtures.

Many of the biggest Irish betting sites were built around horse racing. Their front pages lead with racecards, bloodstock news, greyhounds and big festival meetings such as Royal Ascot or Cheltenham. That isn't a criticism. It's simply a reminder that a bookmaker's strength on a busy raceday doesn't automatically mean it has the sharpest GAA betting odds on a Sunday afternoon in June. Judge each operator on its Gaelic offering specifically.

How the main bookmakers compare

The table below summarises what you can typically expect from five well-known operators serving Irish customers. Market ranges and features change through the season, so treat it as a starting point and check current offers on each site before you bet.

Bookmaker	GAA coverage depth	Typical match markets	In-play and live tools	Worth noting
Paddy Power	Very broad: championship, league and many club fixtures	Match odds, handicaps, totals, half-time/full-time, scorer markets, specials	Live betting on televised games, cash out on most markets	Irish-founded brand with a long history of GAA specials and novelty markets
BoyleSports	Broad inter-county coverage, solid club championship presence	Match odds, handicaps, totals, winning margins	In-play on major fixtures, cash out	Large Irish retail shop network; online and shop prices can differ
bet365	Strong on championship and league; good depth on bigger games	Extensive line, including bet builder options on selected games	Detailed match tracker and live statistics on many fixtures	In-play interface is among the most responsive, useful for fast-moving hurling
Ladbrokes	Good inter-county coverage, lighter on lower-tier club games	Match odds, handicaps, totals, outright markets	In-play on selected games, cash out	Retail presence in Ireland; handy for punters who mix shop and online betting
William Hill	Covers headline championship and league games well	Match odds, handicaps, totals, outright prices	In-play on bigger fixtures	Long-established operator; outright markets often published early in the season

GAA betting odds at each of these operators move independently. A site with the best price on a Leinster football game on Friday may be the worst on Saturday morning once team news lands. Check again just before you place your bet.

What to compare beyond the headline price

The best match price matters most. Several other factors decide whether a bookmaker suits your style of GAA betting:

• Handicap lines: In a sport full of mismatches, the handicap is often the most important market. Some sites offer a single line. Others offer alternative handicaps at different prices, which gives you more control.
• Margins on smaller fixtures: A bookmaker might be competitive on the All-Ireland final and much less generous on a Division 3 league game. Check the margin on the fixtures you actually bet on.
• Speed of publishing: Some operators price up championship games days in advance. Others wait until team news is confirmed. Early prices can offer value if you have good information.
• Settlement rules: How a site handles extra time, abandoned games and replays (where they still apply) can make a real difference to your returns.
• Bet limits: Limits on GAA markets are lower than on soccer, especially in-play and on club games. Know what to expect if you stake larger amounts.
• Cash out availability: Not every GAA market supports cash out, and the offered value usually includes a margin.

Price comparison in practice

Say Cork are playing Waterford in the Munster Hurling Championship. One bookmaker has Cork at 8/11 (1.73), a second at 4/6 (1.67) and a third at 4/5 (1.80). A €50 bet returns €86.50, €83.50 or €90 depending on where you place it. Over one bet that's a few euro. Over a full season of championship and league betting, consistently taking the best of the available prices can be the difference between finishing ahead and finishing behind.

Holding accounts with three or four bookmakers is the simplest way to do this. You don't need to be loyal to one brand. The punters who do best over time treat bookmakers like shops and buy from whoever is cheapest that day. You can see our latest GAA odds comparison for upcoming fixtures, which lays out the leading prices side by side.

The Main GAA Markets and How They're Priced

The range of GAA markets has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by digital betting platforms and data feeds that make it easier for bookmakers to price player and statistical markets. Here are the markets you'll see most often and the key points to understand about each.

Match betting (three-way)

The simplest bet: pick the home team, the away team or the draw at the end of normal time. In competitive championship games the draw can be a reasonable price, often 8/1 to 12/1 in football and a bit bigger in hurling. In mismatches the favourite can be 1/20 or shorter, which is why most serious GAA punters move straight to the handicap.

A popular variation is draw no bet. Your stake is returned if the game ends level. You get a slightly shorter price than the straight win market, but you're protected against the draw. It suits close football games where a tie is a real possibility.

Handicap betting

Handicap betting is the backbone of GAA wagering. The bookmaker gives the weaker team a head start in points so that both sides are priced close to even money. If Kerry are playing a lower-ranked Munster side, the handicap might be Kerry −9 points. Back Kerry and they must win by ten or more for you to collect. Back the underdog and you win if they lose by eight or fewer, or avoid defeat altogether.

Most bookmakers offer a three-way handicap that includes a "handicap draw" (Kerry winning by exactly nine in this example), usually priced around 8/1 to 10/1. Some offer two-way handicaps with half-point lines, such as −8.5. These remove the draw and make the market cleaner. Compare both formats, because the effective price on your chosen side can differ.

Remember that goals are worth three points when you weigh up handicaps. A team trailing by six late in a hurling match is just two goals from levelling. That volatility is part of what makes GAA handicap betting interesting.

Handicaps get especially interesting when two evenly matched counties face each other. In those games the line might be just one or two points. Small differences in GAA betting odds between bookmakers, such as 10/11 at one site and evens at another, have a real effect on long-term returns.

Total points (over/under)

Totals markets ask whether the combined score will be above or below a set line. A goal counts as three points when the total is calculated. Hurling totals are much higher than football totals. A big championship hurling game might have a line in the high 40s or 50s, while a tight football game in poor weather could be set in the low 30s.

Football totals deserve extra attention after the rule changes brought in from 2025. The Football Review Committee's proposals introduced a scoring arc outside which a successful point counts double. They also added changes to kickouts and limits on players dropping back. Together these produced a more open, higher-scoring game in many fixtures. Bookmakers adjusted their totals lines quickly. In the early weeks of the new rules, though, some lines lagged behind what was happening on the pitch. The broader lesson is that rule changes create short windows where historical statistics are less reliable, and prices can be slow to catch up.

Half-time/full-time and winning margin

Half-time/full-time asks you to predict the leader at half-time and the winner at full-time. Nine combinations are possible, so prices are generous. A strong favourite leading at both stages might be around evens, while a "comeback" result can pay 15/1 or more. Winning margin markets split the result into bands, such as a team to win by 1–3 points, 4–6, 7–9 and so on. They suit punters with a firm view on how a match will unfold.

Player and scorer markets

Player markets have grown considerably. Common examples include:

• First goalscorer and anytime goalscorer: Mainly offered in football, where goals are scarcer and individual forwards stand out.
• Top scorer in the match: Usually dominated by the free-taker. In hurling especially, a dead-ball specialist can score ten or more points from placed balls.
• Player points totals: Over/under lines on how many points a particular forward will score.

The key to player markets is knowing who takes the frees and 45s or 65s. A forward who is otherwise a modest scorer can become a strong top-scorer bet if he's on placed balls. If the regular free-taker is injured or rested, the market can be badly mispriced until team news breaks.

Same game multis and bet builders

Several bookmakers now let you combine markets from the same match into a single bet. For example: Limerick to win, over 48.5 total points, and a named forward to score three or more points from play. These "same game" bets pay attractive prices because the selections multiply together. Bear in mind that the bookmaker builds in a margin on each leg and often an extra margin on the combination. They're good fun for a big game, but the maths usually works against you over time.

Outright Odds: All-Ireland, Provincial Titles and National Leagues

Outright markets let you bet on who will win a competition rather than a single match. In the GAA they open months in advance and stay live throughout the season. Prices shift with every result, injury and draw. Outright GAA betting odds can offer some of the best value of the year, because early prices are based on limited information and bookmakers have to price every county, not just the favourites.

The All-Ireland Championships

The All-Ireland Senior Football and Hurling Championships are the headline outright markets. Under the split season the inter-county championships run from spring into early summer, with the finals now played in July. Club championships follow in the second half of the year.

In football, history has shaped the market. Dublin's six-in-a-row, which ended a few years ago, left a long shadow. For much of that period the Dubs were priced as odds-on favourites before a ball was kicked, which made the outright market almost unbettable at the top. Since that run ended the market has opened up, with Kerry, Dublin and a handful of Ulster and Connacht contenders all regarded as genuine challengers. A competitive outright market is generally better for punters. Wider prices across several teams leave more room for value.

Hurling followed a similar pattern. Limerick's four-in-a-row between 2020 and 2023 meant they were short favourites for several seasons. Since then other counties have broken through, and the hurling outright market has looked far more open than it did a few years ago.

The race for Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy is a long one, and outright GAA betting odds can swing sharply after a single result. A county that drifts out after a provincial defeat can often still reach the All-Ireland series. A disappointing day is not always the end of a team's chances, or of the value in its price.

Provincial championships

Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster each have their own football championship. Hurling has the Leinster and Munster round-robins, along with the lower-tier competitions. Provincial outrights are often more predictable than the All-Ireland market, but they can still offer value:

• Ulster football is traditionally the most competitive province. Several counties are capable of winning in any given year, and prices are spread across a wide field.
• Munster hurling is regarded by many as the toughest competition in the game. The round-robin format means every county plays every other. A bad day or two can end a strong team's campaign, which keeps prices interesting.
• Leinster football has been dominated by Dublin for most of the past two decades. Their price is usually very short, so the value is often in "without Dublin" markets where bookmakers offer them.

National Football League and NHL

The Allianz National Football League is played in four divisions. The National Hurling League (NHL) has its own tiered structure. Both run through late winter and spring, before the championships begin. Outright markets are available for each division, along with promotion and relegation markets.

The league is a different betting environment from the championship. Managers experiment with young players, rest established stars and sometimes treat certain games as preparation rather than must-wins. A county poised for a championship push might be content to finish mid-table and avoid relegation. A team fighting for promotion from a lower division will be fully committed every week. Reading those motivations is one of the most valuable skills in league betting, and it's where well-informed punters can beat the bookmaker's price.

Tailteann Cup, Joe McDonagh Cup and club competitions

Below the top tier, the Tailteann Cup in football and the Joe McDonagh Cup in hurling have their own outright markets, usually with fewer runners and bigger margins. The All-Ireland club championships run through the autumn and winter. County champions progress to provincial and then national level, with the finals at Croke Park. Club markets are lightly traded and often thinly researched by bookmakers. A punter who follows the local club scene closely can sometimes find prices that look generous given what they know.

Outright market timing at a glance

Competition	Approximate playing window	When outright markets typically open	Betting notes
National Football League (four divisions)	Late January to early spring	Late in the previous year or early January	Watch for squad rotation; promotion and relegation markets often offer value
National Hurling League	Late January to early spring	Late in the previous year or early January	Top counties often prioritise championship preparation
Provincial championships	Spring into early summer	Usually once the previous championship ends	Draws and home venues matter a lot in provincial football
All-Ireland Senior Football and Hurling	Spring to July finals	Straight after the previous final	Prices shorten sharply after league form and provincial results
Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh Cup	Late spring to early summer	Closer to the competition start	Smaller fields, wider margins, less media coverage
All-Ireland club championships	Autumn to early in the new year	Once county champions are known	Local knowledge is a genuine edge here

Timing your outright bets

When to bet is as important as who to back. Prices published straight after the previous year's final are based mostly on reputation. If you believe a county has strengthened over the winter, with returning players, a new management team or a strong under-20 crop coming through, early prices can be very attractive. On the other hand, waiting until after the league and the draw for the championship series gives you more information at shorter prices. Neither approach is right every time. The key is to recognise when a price reflects last year's story rather than this year's squad.

Each-way terms are rarely offered on GAA outrights. Most markets are win-only. Some bookmakers offer "to reach the final" or "to win the province" markets, which give you a way to back a county with a slightly lower risk profile.

Reading Form: Statistics, Team News and Conditions That Move Prices

The opening prices for a GAA game are a bookmaker's best estimate based on available information. Your job is to work out where that estimate might be wrong. The punters who consistently find value in GAA betting odds are usually the ones who do the most homework, and the GAA rewards homework more than most sports.

Statistics that matter

GAA statistics have improved dramatically in recent years. Broadcasters, analysts and county teams now track far more than the final score, and plenty of that data is published online. Useful figures to look at include:

• Scoring averages: Points scored and conceded per game, ideally split between league and championship. The two competitions are not equal.
• Shot conversion rates: A team that creates plenty of chances but converts poorly may be due an improvement. A side converting an unusually high share may be riding a hot streak.
• Kickout and puckout retention: In football especially, winning your own kickouts and disrupting the opposition's is often decisive.
• Wides and dropped shorts: Too many of these points to poor shot selection or pressure, both of which can carry from game to game.
• Scores from frees versus play: Teams heavily dependent on one free-taker are vulnerable if that player has an off day or misses out.
• Goals for and against: Goal threat and goal concession affect handicaps and totals heavily, given that each goal is worth three points.

Treat statistics with care. Sample sizes in the GAA are small. A county might play only a handful of championship games each year, and league results can mislead if a manager was experimenting. Use numbers to test your opinions, not to replace them.

Team news and the "dummy team"

Team news is one of the biggest price drivers in GAA betting, and one of the hardest to read. Counties usually name their starting fifteen a day or two before the match, and the line-up appears online and in the newspaper. GAA managers are famous for naming "dummy teams", though. These are line-ups that bear little resemblance to the side that actually takes the field. Late changes in the hours before throw-in are common.

Experienced punters treat the official team announcement as a guide rather than gospel. Watch for trusted local reporters and club sources. Pay attention to the warm-up if you're at the ground or watching coverage. A key forward who appears in the named team but doesn't warm up can shift a handicap by a couple of points once the bookmakers catch on.

Venue, travel and home advantage

Home advantage matters in the GAA, particularly in provincial championships and the league. Some grounds are notoriously difficult places to go, with tight pitches, partisan crowds and long journeys for the visitors. Neutral venues for bigger championship games reduce this effect, but even then, a county that "travels" well with a big support can benefit. Croke Park itself is different. Its wide pitch tends to suit fit, mobile teams who like space, and some counties are much more comfortable there than others.

Weather and conditions

Irish weather can turn a game upside down. Strong wind changes the dynamics of a hurling match, favouring the team playing with it in one half and making long-range scoring hard against it. Heavy rain makes the ball slippery and the pitch heavy, which usually lowers scoring in both codes. Check the forecast before you bet on totals. Bookmakers sometimes set totals lines before the weather picture is clear, and a wet, windy forecast can make an "under" bet look attractive.

Fixture congestion and motivation

The split season has squeezed the inter-county calendar. Back-to-back weekends of championship action are now common. Squad depth matters more than it once did, and a county with strong reserves can outlast one that relies on a small core of players. Motivation is just as important. A team already qualified from a round-robin group may rotate its squad for the final game. A team facing elimination will throw everything at it. These situations regularly create opportunities that the bookmakers' models don't fully capture.

Where to find tips and analysis

Good betting tips for GAA games come from people who watch a lot of matches. National newspaper analysts, specialist GAA podcasts and local reporters who cover a county week in, week out often know far more than a bookmaker's trader working across dozens of sports. Treat any tips you read as one input among many. Weigh them against the price on offer. A strong opinion is only worth acting on if the odds offer value.

In-Play GAA Odds and Live Streaming

Live betting has become a big part of how Irish punters bet on Gaelic games. Odds update in real time as the game unfolds. A goal, a sending-off or a period of dominance can shift prices dramatically in seconds. In-play GAA betting odds reward punters who watch the game closely and understand how momentum works in each code.

How prices move during a match

The basic driver is the scoreboard. When a team scores, its price shortens and the opposition's lengthens. The size of the movement depends on the time remaining and the type of score. A goal early in the first half nudges prices. A goal in the last ten minutes of a tight football game can swing a market from evens to 1/5.

Traders also react to the flow of the game. If one team is dominating possession and creating chances without scoring, an alert trader will shorten its price before the scoreboard reflects it. Some bookmakers react more slowly, which is where in-play value can sometimes be found. It's also why you need a fast, reliable connection and a live view of the game.

Cards, sin-bins and substitutions

Disciplinary decisions have a major impact on in-play prices. In football, a black card means a player spends ten minutes in the sin-bin, leaving his team a man down. A red card means a permanent dismissal. Hurling has its own sanctions for cynical fouls and dangerous play. Prices react immediately to any of these. They also react to key substitutions. A favourite who brings a match-winning forward off the bench in the second half can see its price shorten even if the score hasn't changed.

In-play GAA betting odds react very quickly, so it pays to decide in advance what would make you bet. Before throw-in, note the price at which you'd back a team. Then wait for the game to offer that price rather than betting on impulse.

Live streaming and match trackers

Unlike some sports, live GAA is not widely streamed through bookmakers' own platforms. Broadcast rights for championship games are held mainly by RTÉ and the GAAGO streaming service, with TG4 covering a good share of league action. Most punters watch on one of these services while betting through a bookmaker's app.

Where streaming isn't available, a bookmaker's match tracker can help. These are animated graphics showing possession, attacks, scores and key incidents. Some operators, notably bet365, provide detailed live statistics alongside the tracker for many games. Trackers are useful but no substitute for watching. They can lag behind the live action, and they don't show the subtleties, such as a struggling midfielder or a tiring full-back, that often signal a change in momentum.

Be aware of delays

Television and streaming feeds run a few seconds behind live action, and streaming services can be further behind than traditional broadcast. Bookmakers know this. They suspend markets the moment something significant happens and build a delay into in-play bet acceptance. Don't expect to beat the bookmaker to a score. In-play value comes from reading the game better, not from reacting faster.

Using cash out sensibly

Cash out lets you settle a bet before the final whistle, locking in a profit or cutting a loss. It's offered on most major GAA markets at the big bookmakers. Cash out values include a margin, though, so you'll usually receive slightly less than the fair value of your bet. Used occasionally, when circumstances genuinely change, such as a key player going off injured, it's a useful tool. Used habitually, it eats into your returns.

In-play tips for each code

• Hurling: Scoring is so frequent that individual points barely move the market. Goals and sending-offs are the major price triggers. Watch for teams that are getting on top in the puckout battle.
• Football: Scores are less frequent and draws more common, so prices swing more on each score. The two-point arc means long-range shooting can shift a game quickly, especially late on.
• Both codes: Wind and conditions can favour one team in one half. A team that trails at half-time after playing against a strong breeze may be better value than the scoreboard suggests.

Licensing, the GRAI and Safer Gambling

Betting should always be entertainment, never a way to make money or solve financial problems. Before you look for the best GAA betting odds, make sure you're betting with a licensed operator and that you're comfortable with your limits. Ireland's regulatory environment is changing, and it's worth knowing what that means for you as a customer.

Who regulates betting in Ireland

Historically, Irish bookmakers and remote betting operators have needed a licence from the Revenue Commissioners to take bets from Irish customers. The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 established a new independent regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). It is responsible for licensing and supervising gambling services, with a new licensing regime being phased in. The GRAI's remit covers consumer protection, advertising standards, safer gambling measures and enforcement against unlicensed operators.

For punters, this means a stronger framework of protections over time. It's also a reminder to bet only with operators that hold the appropriate Irish authorisation. Licensed bookmakers must verify your age and identity, protect your funds and data, and provide tools to help you manage your gambling. Unlicensed offshore sites offer none of these protections, and you may have no recourse if something goes wrong.

The GAA's own stance on betting

The GAA has taken a firm position on gambling in its own house. The association banned sponsorship by betting companies of its competitions, teams and events. Its rules also prohibit players, team officials and match officials from betting on games they're involved in. Integrity matters to the GAA, and it should matter to punters too. If you ever become aware of a match being manipulated, report it to the relevant authorities rather than trying to profit from it.

Safer gambling tools

Every licensed bookmaker in Ireland provides tools to help you stay in control. Use them, ideally before you start betting:

• Deposit limits: Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much you can deposit. Decreases take effect immediately. Increases usually require a cooling-off period.
• Loss and stake limits: Some operators let you cap your losses or the size of individual bets.
• Time-outs: Take a short break from betting, from 24 hours to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion: Block yourself from an operator for six months, a year or longer. The new Irish framework also provides for a national self-exclusion register covering all licensed operators.
• Reality checks: Pop-up reminders that show how long you've been logged in and how much you've spent.

Practical habits for betting on the GAA

A few simple habits can keep GAA betting enjoyable through a long season:

• Set a betting budget for the season or month and treat it as money spent on entertainment.
• Never chase losses. If a bet loses, the next one is no more likely to win.
• Be wary of betting on your own county. Loyalty is great on the terrace, but it rarely makes for sound betting decisions.
• Keep a simple record of your bets: stake, price, market and result. It's the most honest way to see whether you're actually doing well.
• Don't bet when you're drunk, upset or under pressure. Big championship days are social occasions, and that's when impulsive bets are easiest to make.

Shopping around for the best GAA betting odds is a smart habit. It should never become a reason to bet more often or with bigger stakes. The best price on a bet you can't afford is still a bad bet.

Where to get help

If betting stops being fun, or you're worried about your own gambling or someone else's, help is available. Free, confidential support is offered in Ireland by organisations including Gamblers Anonymous Ireland, Extern Problem Gambling and the Rutland Centre's GamblingCare service. All licensed bookmakers also provide links to support services on their websites. Reaching out early is always better than waiting.

Gambling winnings are not taxed in Ireland, so you keep everything you win. Operators pay betting duty on turnover instead. That's a nice advantage, but it's never a reason to bet more than you can afford.