888Sport Ireland Review 2025
Deposit and bet €10 to get €30 in free bets
License number: The Revenue Commissioners (License Number: 1010120)
888Sport came into existence in the year 2008 as the sports betting division of 888 Holdings. It later extended into the Irish market in Q3 of 2015 after receiving a sports betting licence in Ireland from the Revenue Commissioner. They offer over 30 of some of the world’s most recognized sports like football, basketball, and boxing, and also Irish sports like Gaelic football and hurling. 888Sport has a dedicated mobile app that’s intuitive, user-friendly, and contains as many games as the website.
And of course, it doesn’t stop there; they have some of the most reliable payment methods available to Irish players. We’ve taken time to test every aspect of the website and app, and there’s so much we have to share with you. Let’s get into the review!!
We checked through the sports promotion page and we found different bonuses. 888Sport designed the bonuses to be beneficial to both casino and sports players. So some sports offer rewards with bonuses that can only be used in the casino section, but that’s not what we’re interested in. The sports-specific promotions we found include a first deposit welcome bonus, a football bonus, and a horse racing bonus. Let’s take a more detailed look at these bonuses.
The good thing is the bonus is divided into three €10 Free Bet tokens: one for football, one for horse racing, and one for in-play bets on any sport. When making your first deposit, don’t use any of these deposit methods (MuchBetter, Paysafe, Neteller, or Skrill) because they do not qualify for the offer, and note that the bonus is only valid for 7 days. Virtual sports bets are also excluded from this offer.
888Sport does not currently offer a no-deposit bonus.
As of the time of our review, 888sport only has two ongoing offers for existing sports players. First is the ACCA Club bonus, where you place €20+ on multiples with 3+ legs to earn a €5 Free Bet for Football Accas. The second is for horse racing fans, and it’s the popular Best Odds Guaranteed on all UK & Irish races.
All of these offers can be found on the promotion page of 888Sports, and they all have a 7-day validity period. If you’re a fan of Football or Horse Racing, then these offers are for you.
There’s currently no seasonal offer on the 888Sport promotion page.
There are no mobile-exclusive bonuses on the 888Sport app. You’ll only find the bonuses present on the website.
As of the time of our review, 888Sport does not offer a loyalty program.
You only need about 2 minutes to complete registration. Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started:
Open the 888Sport site and click the “Join now” button at the top right of the homepage.
The system automatically selects your country. You may then proceed to input your first name, last name, valid email, date of birth, and nationality. Click “next” when you’re done.
The next few steps will require that you create a valid username, create a password, and provide an answer to one of the security questions.
Lastly, before verification, you will need to provide your valid address and phone number. Ensure you provide the correct details as shown on your identity document.
Here, you need to provide a valid identification. We recommend using your driver’s licence if you have one.
We checked all of the available sports on the 888Sport app and site and found over 30 sports with thousands of markets from international and Irish loved tournaments. Some of the sports covered by 888Sports include:
The sports markets are some of the best you’ll find around. Especially for football, there’s so much market to bet on from Full Time Result, Total Goals Over/Under, Total Corners, Alternative Total Corners, 2nd Half – Corners, and Handicap. Check them out to see for yourself.
Advanced bettors like us prefer to see some advanced betting tools before we commit to any bookmaker. So, we checked for the available tools offered by 888Sport. These are the tools we found:
We first checked for the available live streaming options and the sports covered. Unfortunately, the 888Sport live streaming option is only available for horse racing and greyhound players, but there is a robust live betting option across many sports. The live betting section is filled with advanced in-play betting markets. Horse racing and greyhound players have literally got every tool at their fingertips. We recommend you try out the live betting for every sport; it’s very advanced, and you’ll find most markets there.
We took out time to analyze the odds on several football and basketball matches to know how competitive they are. Our discovery shows that 888Sport football matches are a bit above 6.0%, which is fairly acceptable and better than what many bookmakers provide. We also checked for basketball matches, and the average margin came out around 4.76% which is extremely good and favourable to basketball players. Overall, football odds are fairly acceptable, and basketball odds are really good.
888Sports accepts debit cards, prepaid cards, e-wallets, and bank transfer payment options. All of the deposits are processed instantly, while withdrawal time varies by method. The minimum amount we were able to deposit is €10 across payment methods, while withdrawals were different for every method. 888Sport usually processes withdrawals within 24 hours of submission, but it may take longer to receive, depending on the payment method used. 888Sport does not support cryptocurrency payments, and transactions in Ireland are made in euros (EUR).
All of these methods are really some of the best in Ireland, but we advise you only make deposits when you’ve verified your account. There’s been a series of complaints on Trustpilot about withdrawal due to unverified accounts. In order to be sure your winnings are withdrawable, first verify.
If you check the App Store and Google Play Store, you’ll find 888Sport mobile apps. The iOS and Android apps are both rated 4.4 stars out of 5. The app contains all of the features available on the website. While the app has a good rating, there have been several complaints from users about the frequent need to log in to their accounts, which can really be frustrating.
The best part is that you have 3 different apps for each section of 888 (poker, casino, sports)
Our experts have also shown their biases towards the app and clearly stated that they prefer using the mobile site as it gives a broader view, and navigation on it is super easy.
888Sport’s Customer support is quite limited. We were only able to access customer support via live chat, although they have a detailed FAQ section that has answers to some enquiries.
You’ll need about 3 minutes to get connected to an agent before your enquiries and complaints can be attended to. Their live chat support agent is very professional, and they provide answers very quickly.
Customer support is available in English, French, Finnish, and Spanish. We believe a bookmaker with this much year of experience should have more than just one customer support channel; this is a downside we’ve identified.
The Responsible Gaming tool on 888Sport is easily accessible on the website and mobile app. Here are the responsible gambling tools we found on 888Sport:
Gambling can feel overwhelming, and you just know you’re not in control anymore. Once you get to that point, then it’s time to use the organization’s support. The 888Sport website has several support organisations’ links: Gamblers Anonymous, National Council on Problem Gambling, and Gambling Therapy Helpline. We advise every player to visit the Responsible Gaming section for practical tools, guidance, and support.
Just so we don’t present you with only our expert opinion, we’ve also taken time to check other users’ experiences with 888Sport. We went through several reviews on Trustpilot and other sites. We read quite a number of positive reviews and extensive areas of improvement. Some players have openly commended 888Sports for their fast payout and intuitive betting site, while others have bitterly complained about their inability to withdraw their winnings after submitting what they claim to be the right documentation.
We understand that 888Sport allows players to make deposits before verification, and that is not an act we commend. We would have loved to see the deposit options activated only after verification is completed, so that players are sure they will be able to withdraw their funds when needed.
Some other players have also expressed their dissatisfaction with the limited customer support and their delay in connecting with a customer support agent. Despite these drawbacks, the customer support has had several success stories too and good commendation.
Some of the main software providers of 888Sport Casino games are:
If live casino games are your thing, then 888Sport live casino is just made for you. The live casino games include blackjack, roulette, poker, game shows, and baccarat. The live casino games are from top game providers like Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, and Playtech. The quality of casino games available on 888Sport is of high quality, and they work well on the mobile apps. Just seeing the list of game providers already tells how good their games most likely would be, and after testing some of them, they really met our expectations. The choice of game providers and games is really commendable. We recommend the games for anyone looking to start betting on casino games or even experienced casino players.
888Sport currently runs a new player promotion where newly registered players get a 200% deposit bonus up to €200 on their first deposit of at least €10. This bonus must be claimed within 48 hours of deposit. The good thing is that the bonus can be used on any slot game of your choice, but you will need to meet a 30x wagering requirement before you’re allowed to withdraw winnings. You have 90 days to meet these requirements, and don’t forget that Skrill or Neteller methods do not qualify for this offer, and you cannot combine this offer with other promotions. The wagering requirement is on the high side, but considering the number of days it’s eligible for, that’s enough time to meet the wagering requirement and get familiar with as many slot games as possible.
The 888Sport casino section has other features that’ll help you enjoy playing. For example, there’s a game filtering tool to help you filter games by volatility, features, jackpots, themes, and game studios. If you prefer playing games from a particular game provider, you can simply navigate to the game filter, and you will find all of the available developers and their games. And guess what? There’s an 888 exclusive casino gaming section where you’ll find over 50 very rewarding casino games. You can check them out; you never can tell where your next big win could come from.
Our honest and professional opinion about 888Sport is that it is a bookmaker that takes responsible gambling seriously and has invested in upgrading its markets, and its odds are really commendable, especially for basketball. Navigating through the website is easy, and the games are well arranged.
We particularly like the fact that we can select our favourite sports and add them to the favourite catalogue for easy access. If the live streaming option included sports like football, it would have been a game-changer because some of us are drawn to such features.
Another thing we find commendable is the inclusion of Irish favourites like GAA events and hurling. One area where 888Sport lacks is in their less focus on eSports. eSports are gaining ground in Ireland and many parts of the world, including it would really elevate their game.
