Finding a bookmaker outside of the state jurisdiction who accepts Irish can prove to be quite a challenge. Indeed, most of the major bookmakers are already established in Ireland under a URL ending in .country: which means that it is restricted to players from Ireland. This creates a problem because it drastically reduces the pool of players and consequently it lowers the odds significantly. Conversely, these same bookmakers also exist under a .com URL and they accept players from all over the world. Except the players from Ireland, of course. What needs to be done to get past this obstacle and play with an international bookmaker?
Here are my choices for lucid betting:
Even with the assistance of a VPN, registration on their platforms can be very difficult. As a matter of fact, bookmakers who get caught accepting players from Ireland on their international version might find themselves facing heavy penalties.
Being licensed by the government grants bookmakers two privileges that they are not ready to give up, even if you were the biggest gambler in the world ; first, they get money from the government for operating and furthermore, they are the only ones to have authorization to publicize in the area.
Bookmakers take full advantage of these benefits. So they make every effort to protect themselves from any risks. That said, some good VPNs may allow you to make it appear as if you’re a player from outside the county, because in the end, the real issue is the location from which you’re connecting to the site.
View from Unibet on the Major League.
The same is true for MrXbet: they have 10 times the number of betting options and odds that are 20% higher. They have 40 times as many matches and this operator also accepts players without having a licence from the government.
However, there is a major drawback to consider: if your bank accounts are in a country with its own gambling legislation, it’s quite likely that even if you are registered, the bookmaker will refuse to pay out your winnings. Nevertheless they will gladly allow you to place wagers, so you’re free to lose all the money that you want.
The best alternative of all is still to use the services of a broker. With a broker, you can register with any bookmaker, even with many at the same time, which is quite exciting if you’re a high roller. With a broker, there won’t be any problem registering with any bookmaker you like, as long as the broker knows about it.
The only downside with using brokers, is that they generally only work with the biggest bookmakers. However it’s still very exciting; the biggest bookmakers are the ones that boast the highest odds, so they’re probably the ones you’ll want to bet with. Furthermore, it’s important to only bet with bookmakers who provide you with the greatest protection against the kind of scams you might experience with other bookies, even those licensed by your government!
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This operator is very interesting (choice, odds, bonus, simplicity) and available for Irish players. | Learn more |
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This sports betting site is an international giant and is the only one to accept all punters (except from the U.K. and the U.S.) without a VPN. They have super odds, high limits, a wide selection, eSports, and withdrawals are processed in three days (CB and bank transfer) | Learn more |
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This broker, in addition to offering a Pinnacle and Orbit (Betfair market) account, also gives users access to BLACK software which picks the best odds in real-time from among the largest operators (+15). | Learn more |
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This is is a credible broker who’s also the most widely known and recognized. Pinnacle, Orbit (Betfair market), multi-bookmakers tool. Perfect for starting out and if you have a Neteller account. | Learn more |
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Why not allow everyone to bet without restrictions or surtaxes by using an international bookmaker?
That’s why I created this guide in hopes that it will help you to find the option that suits you best as you start gambling with .com bookmakers.
Please keep in mind that the information published here only reflects my personal opinion, applicable at the time it was written, and that it is your responsibility to verify it for yourself.
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