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Seán Murphy
Senior Betting Editor
Dublin-based writer covering sportsbooks, horse racing, and football markets with an emphasis on clarity and trust.
Background: BA Journalism • 10 years Sports Media • Racing Coverage
Writes and updates guides on: sportsbooks, football markets, GAA and rugby, betting guides.
Recent guides by Seán Murphy
- All-Ireland GAA Betting Explained: Football and Hurling Markets, Handicaps, Scoring Rules and Championship Angles
- Best Betting Sites for Irish Lottery: How to Compare Lotto Markets Without the Hype
- Betting Accounts in Ireland: Opening, Verifying, Managing and Closing Them the Right Way
- Betting Age in Ireland: Why It's 18, How It's Checked, and What Parents and New Punters Should Know
- Betting Companies Ireland: How to Judge Bookies After GRAI 2026
- Betting Coup Ireland: The Famous Irish Gambles and What They Teach Punters Today
- Betting Duty Ireland Explained for Punters: Who Pays What (and What You Don't)
- Betting Exchanges in Ireland: Back, Lay, Commission and Liquidity Explained
- Betting in Pubs Ireland: Shop Culture, Phones on the Bar, and the 2026 Reality
- Betting Regulator Ireland: GRAI Explained for Everyday Punters
- Betting Shops Ireland in 2026: What Still Matters on the High Street After GRAI
- What's the Difference Between Gambling and Betting? A Plain-English Guide for Ireland
- How to Bet on the Irish Lotto: Tickets vs Bookmaker Numbers Bets, the New 6/45 Odds and the Real Maths
- Ireland's New Gambling Law: What the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 Changes for Punters in 2026
- Is Sports Betting Illegal in Ireland? Offences, Unlicensed Operators and the Aiding Risk (Plain English, 2026)
- Is Sports Betting Legal in Northern Ireland? A Careful NI Map (Not a GRAI Clone)
- Rugby Betting Guide for Beginners in Ireland: Markets, Handicaps, Tries and Staying Sensible
- Best Online Casino Slots Ireland: RTP, Volatility and the 2026 Licensing Reality
- Crash Games at a Crypto Casino in Ireland: How the Multiplier Really Works, What It Costs and How to Play Without Getting Burned
- Crypto Blackjack in Ireland: The Real House Edge, Basic Strategy Charts, Rule Traps and Session Maths
- Crypto Casino VIP Programmes in Ireland: What Rakeback, Levels and Cash Drops Are Really Worth (With the Maths)
- Crypto Roulette in Ireland: The Real Odds, House Edge by Wheel, Session Maths and Why Systems Don't Work
- How to Deposit Crypto at an Online Casino: Networks, Memos, Minimums and Mistakes Irish Players Make
- Live Dealer Crypto Casino in Ireland: House Edge by Table, What an Hour Really Costs and How to Play It Smart
- No KYC Casino No Minimum Deposit: What It Means, Risks and Irish Reality
- Plinko at Crypto Casinos in Ireland: How the Ball Really Falls, Risk Levels, RTP and Session Maths
- Provably Fair Casino (Ireland): How Seed Checks Work, How to Verify a Roll Yourself, and What They Can't Prove
- Safest Online Casino Ireland: A Straight-Talking Safety Checklist (2026)
- Are Crypto Betting Winnings Taxed in Ireland? Winnings vs Capital Gains Tax, Worked Examples and Records to Keep
- Best Crypto Betting Games: Dice, Crash, Plinko, Slots and Live Tables Compared by House Edge, Speed and Swings
- Bet Crypto on Sports From Ireland: How It Works, What Changes, and the Trade-Offs
- Betting With Crypto and "No KYC" From Ireland: What It Really Means, What It Costs You, and the Questions to Ask First
- Betting on Crypto Price: How Bitcoin Price Bets Work, How They're Priced, and Where Punters Get Burned
- Betting Sites That Accept Litecoin in Ireland: How to Check the Cashier, Fees, Networks and the Legal Bit
- Cloudbet Withdrawal Time in Ireland: The Three Clocks, KYC Limits, Network Waits and Getting to Euro
- Cricket Betting with Crypto from Ireland: Markets, Coins, Rain Rules and Real Costs
- Crypto Betting on Anything? What You Can (and Cannot) Actually Bet
- Crypto Betting Sites for Politics: How Election Markets, Prediction Markets and Crypto Payouts Really Work (Ireland Guide)
- Solana Crypto Casinos for Limerick Players: How SOL Deposits Work, the Real Risks, and Irish Law in 2026
- Crypto Deposit Betting Sites from Ireland: Networks, Test Sends and the Mistakes That Cost Coins
Recent guides reviewed by Seán Murphy
- Best Horse Racing Betting Sites Ireland: How to Judge Books for the Track (2026)
- Best Sports Betting App Ireland: What 'Best' Should Mean After GRAI (2026)
- Betting Apps That Work in Ireland: Payments, Geo Reality, and Post-GRAI Friction
- Betting Levy Ireland: Racing Funding, Duty Confusion, and What Punters Actually Pay
- Betting Promotions in Ireland Explained: Free Bets, Deposit Matches, Acca Insurance and What an Offer Is Really Worth
- GAA Players and Gambling Addiction: What's Behind It, the Warning Signs, and Where to Get Help
- Horse Racing Betting Odds at Cork (Mallow): How to Read the Prices, SP vs Early Price, and Each-Way Explained
- Irish Grand National Betting Odds Explained: Ante-Post, Each-Way Places, Handicap Weights and the Fairyhouse Factors
- Ethereum Casino Sites in Ireland: Networks, Gas Fees, Bonus Maths and What the Cashier Really Says
- No Wagering Casino Bonus in Ireland: What 'Wager-Free' Really Means, the Maths vs 35x Offers, and the Catches
- Best Crypto Betting Site for Cork Horse Racing? An Honest Comparison, What to Check, and Why the GRAI Licence Comes First
- Best Crypto Wallet for Betting in Ireland: Exchange, App or Hardware Wallet? An Honest Way to Choose
- Crypto Betting on Horse Racing: How It Works for Irish Punters (Wallets, Markets, Fees)
- Are Online Casinos Legal in Ireland? Where Casino Gaming Stands in 2026 and What Happens Next
- BetUS Promo Code Free Play Explained for Irish Readers: How Free Play Works, Rollover Maths and the GRAI Warning
- Cloudbet Casino No Deposit Bonus: Is There One for Irish Players? (Straight Answer, 2026)
- Is VegasAces Legal in Ireland? The Straight Answer for 2026 (Licence, Law, Bonuses and Risks)
- Slots Paradise vs Vegas Aces Casino: Bonuses, Wagering Maths, Banking, Payouts and the Irish Licence Question
- SlotsParadise Casino Review for Ireland (2026): Bonuses, 35x Wagering Maths, Crypto Banking and the GRAI Warning
- Ante-Post Betting Explained: How Early Prices, Non-Runners, Each-Way Terms and Hedging Really Work (Irish Guide)
- Best Odds Guaranteed Explained: How BOG Works, What It's Worth, Rule 4, Each Way and the Small Print (Irish Guide)
- Bet Calculator Ireland: Work Out Returns, Each-Way, Rule 4 and Multiples by Hand
- Betting for the Irish 1000 Guineas: Curragh Mile Classic Guide for Fillies
- Betting for the Irish Derby: How to Approach the Curragh Classic
- Betting for the Irish Grand National: Handicaps, Each-Way, Fences and a Fairyhouse Game Plan
- Betting for the Irish Oaks: Curragh Fillies Classic Guide
- Betting for the Irish Open: Outrights, Each-Way and Tournament Markets
- Betting the Irish 2000 Guineas: Curragh Mile Classic for Colts
- Betting the Irish Trainers Championship: Season-Long Markets Explained
- Betting Tips for the Cheltenham Gold Cup: How to Find the Winner (and What 2026 Taught Us)
- Cash Out Betting Explained for Irish Punters: How the Offer Is Priced, What It Costs You and When It's Worth Taking
- Cheltenham Ante-Post Betting Tips: Evergreen Mechanics (Not a Dated Horse List)
- Cheltenham Bet Boosts Explained: Are Price Boosts Actually Value?
- Cheltenham Bet Builder: How Racing Bet Builders Work, and Whether They're Worth It at the Festival
- Cheltenham Betting Apps: What Actually Matters on Your Phone During Festival Week (Irish Punter's Guide)
- Cheltenham Betting Friday: Gold Cup Day Beyond the Big Race, From the Triumph Hurdle to the Last Handicap
- Cheltenham Betting Guide for First-Timers: What the Festival Is, How to Read a Card, and How to Keep a Budget
- Cheltenham Betting Prices Explained: Early Prices, SP, Best Odds Guaranteed, Each-Way Terms and Getting the Best Price
- Cheltenham Betting Slip: How to Fill One In, Which Bets to Pick and What Each One Really Costs
- Cheltenham Betting Specials Explained: Ireland v Britain, Top Trainer, Winning Favourites and Other Festival Novelty Markets
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