# Which betting apps give you the most safer-gambling controls? > Criterion C4 reads five safer-gambling controls per betting app in Ireland. See what counts, the law behind it and the table still to be filled. Source: https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/betting-apps-safer-gambling-tools-compared/ Updated: 2026-11-07 Criterion C4 reads five checkable controls per app: deposit limit, time limit or reminder, time-out, self-exclusion and a link to help. On 7 November 2026 none of the eight candidate operators has been read, so no one is shown as covering all five. Under s.164 an Irish licensee must let a player set a monetary limit. The table is ready to record where each app puts it. ## The five controls Each control is worth 6 points, so C4 carries 30 of 100 AppScore v1 points. We record whether the operator documents the control, not how well it works. **Source: AppScore v1, criterion C4 · checked 7 November 2026** | Control | What we record | Points | |---|---|---| | Deposit limit | Limit types, periods, how a limit is changed | 6 | | Time limit or reminder | Session-time limit or reality check | 6 | | Time-out | A break of fixed length, set by you | 6 | | Self-exclusion | Route to the operator's own exclusion | 6 | | Link to help | GRAI Get Help or a helpline number in the app | 6 | **In short:** Five documented controls earn the full 30 points. ## Candidates and results Only operators that pass the licence gate are scored. Alphabetical order applies until scores exist. **Source: operator help and terms pages for Ireland (not yet read) · checked 7 November 2026** | Candidate | Deposit limit | Time limit or reminder | Time-out | Self-exclusion | Help link | Documented (of 5) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | bet365 | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | BetVictor | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Betway | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | BoyleSports | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Paddy Power | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Sky Bet | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Unibet | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | William Hill | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | In-app paths are planned for three candidates: [bet365](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/bet365-app-limits-and-time-outs/), [Paddy Power](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/paddy-power-app-limits-and-time-outs/) and [BoyleSports](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/boylesports-app-limits-and-time-outs/). **In short:** Eight rows, five controls, zero cells filled. ## What the law adds Controls are not only a feature. They sit on legal duties: - s.164: a licensee must let the player set a monetary limit (S.I. No. 31/2026, in force since 5 February 2026). - s.165: credit cards are banned as a payment source in the same order. - Also listed as licensee duties in the compliance brief: s.173(4) shows wins, losses and time on the account; s.171 covers account closure; s.174 puts a parental-control link on the home page. - The National Gambling Exclusion Register (ss.44 to 49) is planned, not in force. **In short:** A limit tool is a duty for licensees, so a missing one is a finding. ## Where to get help now Free helplines from the [GRAI Get Help list](https://www.grai.ie/gambling-safety/get-support/get-help), read on 6 November 2026: - Gambling Awareness Trust: 1800 936 725, 24/7 · gamblingcare.ie - Extern Problem Gambling: 089 241 5401 - Gamblers Anonymous Ireland (Dublin): 01 872 1133 - Samaritans: 116 123 - MABS: 0818 07 2000, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 20:00 Bank blocks, BetBlocker and GamBan are covered in [Bank gambling blocks and other protection tools](https://beforeyouinstall.com/data/bank-gambling-blocks-and-protection-tools/). **In short:** Free 24/7 support: 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie. ## Who is not included - Operators absent from the GRAI register on the working day. - Operators with a pending application and no register entry. - Brands known only from the old Revenue list. - Casino, slots and poker tools: none are licensed in Ireland yet. **In short:** Only register entries qualify. ## How we checked This version uses the compliance brief and the C4 criterion text. No operator help page was opened. We did not place bets or open accounts. Where a page is silent, a cell will read: The operator does not publish this. ## Operator links No operator link is attached in this build. A labelled block, if added, opens with Ad and shows 18+ · T&Cs apply. See [How we earn money](https://beforeyouinstall.com/how-we-earn/). ## What changed 7 November 2026: first version. Every table cell reads Not checked. ## Related questions ### Which betting app has the most safer-gambling controls? Not known yet. On 7 November 2026 no operator's help pages have been read, so no app is shown as covering all five controls. ### Must an Irish betting app let me set a limit? Yes. Section 164 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 requires licensees to let a player set a monetary limit. It has applied since 5 February 2026. ### Is there a national self-exclusion register? Not yet. The National Gambling Exclusion Register (ss.44 to 49) is planned and not in force. Self-exclusion today is run by each operator. ## Safer gambling 18+ only. Gambling can be addictive – play responsibly. Set limits, take breaks and never bet more than you can afford to lose. Free 24/7 support: 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie. More tools are on [Responsible gambling](https://beforeyouinstall.com/responsible-gambling/). ## FAQ **Which betting app has the most safer-gambling controls?** Not known yet. On 7 November 2026 no operator's help pages have been read, so no app is shown as covering all five controls. **Must an Irish betting app let me set a limit?** Yes. Section 164 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 requires licensees to let a player set a monetary limit. It has applied since 5 February 2026. **Is there a national self-exclusion register?** Not yet. The National Gambling Exclusion Register (ss.44 to 49) is planned and not in force. Self-exclusion today is run by each operator.