Can I open a Virgin Bet account in Ireland?

No. Virgin Bet's help centre says customers must be physically in the UK, and it does not service accounts elsewhere.

Which brand does Virgin Bet's group use in Ireland?

LiveScore Bet, which holds a GRAI remote betting licence through LiveScore Betting and Gaming (Gibraltar) Limited.

Not for Ireland

Virgin Bet Review: UK Only, Closed to Irish Accounts

Virgin Bet takes customers in the UK and nowhere else. Irish residents cannot open or run an account, and the group points Ireland to a different brand.

By Conor FurlongChecked 29 October 202618+

18+ only. Gambling can become a problem. Set a limit before you start. Help and support

This Virgin Bet review is short because the answer is short: Virgin Bet does not accept customers in Ireland. Its help centre says it cannot register, take payments from or service accounts outside the UK, and that customers must be physically in the UK to bet.

Virgin Bet review: the Ireland question

Virgin Bet Limited holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for remote casino and general betting, with a head office in Gibraltar: UK Gambling Commission account 54310 (remote casino and general betting, active since 21 May 2019). It has no Irish licence and does not appear on the GRAI register, which every bookmaker taking online bets from Ireland has needed since 1 July 2026. Searches for Virgin Bet Ireland, its welcome offer, free spins or a promo code all end at the same door.

The firm belongs to the LiveScore Group and runs its sportsbook on the Kambi platform. The group's Irish-facing brand is LiveScore Bet, which is on the GRAI register through LiveScore Betting and Gaming (Gibraltar) Limited; our LiveScore Bet review covers it. Its Best Odds racing promotion is written for GB residents.

Why the swerve

The verdict reflects availability, not quality. A UK licence is a serious one, but an account opened from Ireland would breach the operator's own terms, and winnings on such an account are at risk. We do not point to any way round a geographic restriction. For bookmakers that are licensed for Irish customers, see the betting section.

18+. Bet with what you can afford to lose; the responsible gambling page lists Irish support.

Readers' questions

Can I open a Virgin Bet account in Ireland?: No. Virgin Bet's help centre says customers must be physically in the UK, and it does not service accounts elsewhere.
Which brand does Virgin Bet's group use in Ireland?: LiveScore Bet, which holds a GRAI remote betting licence through LiveScore Betting and Gaming (Gibraltar) Limited.