CraicBet Editorial Guidelines
CraicBet is Ireland's independent betting and casino guide. This page explains how we produce content, how we verify facts, how our affiliate relationships work, and what standards every piece of content must meet before publication.
Who We Are
CraicBet was launched to provide Irish players with accurate, up-to-date information about gambling regulation following the commencement of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 on 1 July 2026. Our editorial team consists of experienced gambling industry researchers with knowledge of Irish consumer law, the GRAI framework, and sports betting markets.
We cover: GRAI licensing, responsible gambling tools, payment methods, betting markets, sports events popular in Ireland, and regulatory news.
Our Review Methodology
Every operator we review or link to is evaluated against the following criteria:
| Criterion | How We Check It |
|---|---|
| Valid GRAI licence | Cross-reference the operator's legal company name against the GRAI public register at grai.ie. We only link to operators with an Active status Remote Betting (RB) licence. |
| Responsible gambling tools | We verify the presence of: deposit limits (effective immediately), session limits, self-exclusion, cool-off periods, and reality checks. These are GRAI requirements but we independently confirm. |
| Withdrawal process | We document the stated withdrawal timeframes and any reported issues. We do not test real-money withdrawals ourselves — we rely on verified player reports and operator-published terms. |
| Bonus terms | We read the full bonus terms, not just the headline offer. We document: wagering requirements, minimum odds, SNR (stake not returned) status, time limits, and market restrictions. |
| Mobile experience | We note whether a dedicated Irish app is available, its rating, and any known issues. |
| Customer support | We document available channels (live chat, email, phone) and stated response times. |
Factual Standards
- All statistics and figures are sourced from verifiable official sources (GRAI, Gambling Regulation Act 2024, operator terms, Irish government publications).
- Unverified figures are explicitly labelled as "reported" or attributed to the specific source.
- We never invent RTP figures, withdrawal speeds, or bonus values.
- We never use the phrase "guaranteed wins" or imply betting will make you money.
- GRAI licence numbers are verified before publication — we do not publish unconfirmed licence numbers.
- Casino licence status: we explicitly state that GRAI has issued zero casino licences as of November 2026. Any site claiming to hold a GRAI casino licence is making a false claim.
- We do not publish fake reviews or testimonials.
- We do not accept payment to change editorial ratings or recommendations.
- We do not use operator-supplied "approved" copy without independent verification.
Affiliate Disclosure
CraicBet earns commission when you click our partner links and register with an operator. This is how we fund our editorial work. Our affiliate arrangements work as follows:
- Who we link to: Only operators with a valid GRAI remote betting licence. Our current partner holds licence GRAI-0191-RB-26-0001.
- What it doesn't change: Our editorial ratings, rankings, and factual content are independent of commercial arrangements. We cover operators we don't have affiliate arrangements with on the same editorial terms.
- What it does change: Some pages include prominent "recommended operator" CTAs that link to our partner. These are clearly marked.
- Transparency: Pages with affiliate links carry this disclosure in the footer: "CraicBet may earn commission from partner links on this page."
Content Update Policy
| Content Type | Update Frequency |
|---|---|
| GRAI register status | Daily (automated tracker) |
| Superanchor pages (GRAI Licensed Bookmakers, Betting Sites Ireland) | Weekly |
| Regulatory news and enforcement updates | As published by GRAI |
| Bonus and terms pages | Monthly or when operator changes terms |
| Sports event pages | Published 4–8 weeks before events |
| Statistical data pages | Quarterly or when new official data published |
What We Won't Publish
- Content recommending unlicensed gambling operators.
- Claims that any casino holds a GRAI licence (zero issued as of November 2026).
- Operator brand names in page titles, H1/H2 headings, or meta descriptions.
- Fake statistics, invented withdrawal speeds, or made-up RTP percentages.
- "Guaranteed win" claims or misleading bonus descriptions.
- Content targeting minors or normalising problem gambling.
Responsible Gambling Commitment
Every page on CraicBet carries the following disclaimer: "18+ only. Gambling can be addictive — please play responsibly." We display the Gambling Awareness Trust helpline (1800 753 753 / gamblingcare.ie) on every content page.
We link to the following resources on our responsible gambling pages: gamblingcare.ie, problemgambling.ie, Gambling Awareness Trust.
Corrections Policy
If you identify a factual error on CraicBet, we will correct it within 48 hours of verification. Corrections are noted in the page's update history. We do not silently delete incorrect content — we correct it in place with a note.
📋 See also: About CraicBet → · GRAI licensed bookmakers →
Our Core Editorial Principles
| Principle | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Accuracy first | All statistics, licence details, and factual claims verified before publication |
| No invented data | No fabricated RTP figures, withdrawal times, or market statistics |
| Commercial transparency | Affiliate relationships always disclosed; never influence editorial scores |
| GRAI accuracy | Casino licence claims corrected — GRAI has issued 0 casino licences (2026) |
| Responsible gambling | 18+ and RG messaging on every page with betting or casino CTAs |
| Corrections | Errors corrected promptly with a dated note where material |
What We Won't Publish
- Reviews of operators without a verifiable GRAI or UKGC licence.
- Bonus terms copied from operator marketing without independent verification.
- Claims that any casino holds a GRAI licence — GRAI issues remote betting licences only; casino licences are expected from 2027–2028, zero issued as of 2026.
- Invented or estimated RTP or payout percentage data.
- Content designed to appeal to under-18s or to target self-excluded players.