Ranking
Which betting apps give you the most safer-gambling controls?
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.
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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.
| 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.
48 not checked
| 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, Paddy Power and BoyleSports.
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, 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.
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.
What changed
7 November 2026: first version. Every table cell reads Not checked.
Safer gambling
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive – play responsibly. Set limits, take breaks and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
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