∴ Foreign bookmakers: sports betting sites outside the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland ∴

Is it legal to bet on a foreign site?

Yes, as a player, you do not risk any sanctions by placing real money bets on a foreign site not authorized in Ireland. Irish law aims to regulate and control online gaming operators rather than punish players. However, in doing so, it imposes a lot of taxes and restrictions on operators, which inevitably affect players. What is illegal is for a betting site outside of Ireland to advertise to us.

✔️ Why do foreign betting sites offer better odds?

First, it's important to understand that these international betting sites are in competition with operators from all over the world. They need to be competitive, whereas .ie betting sites are few in number and face significant regulatory and tax constraints.

✔️ What competitions can be found on international sports betting sites?

All those offered on a .ie site plus the less popular leagues such as leagues from Asian, African, South American countries, or competitions for younger athletes (U17, U19, U21, for example, in football or NCAA basketball). In tennis, you can bet on ITF tournaments, Challengers, mixed doubles, and regional matches.

Which bookmaker or broker for betting?

Savvy gamblers know that on platforms like 1xbet or Betfair all the conditions are just right for being able to earn huge amounts. However, choosing a foreign sports betting bookmaker or broker isn’t something that should be done at random.