How we rate online casinos
Choosing a trustworthy online casino in Ireland means wading through a lot of information. At Play Lucky Harp, we simplify the decision by concentrating on the factors that matter most to players: safety, licensing integrity, transparency, and real value. Our aim is to help you compare options quickly and confidently without compromising on accuracy or independence.
Our evaluation framework is transparent and player‑focused. While you’ll see rankings, we encourage you to review each operator’s offers in detail via the links on our pages and to consult the provider’s own terms before playing.
Our evaluation framework
We assess a comprehensive set of criteria to determine whether a casino deserves a place on our trusted list. The core pillars include:
- Licensing and regulatory compliance: valid licenses from reputable authorities, ongoing oversight, and enforceable protections for players.
- Security and player protection: robust encryption, privacy safeguards, and responsible data handling.
- Fairness and game integrity: independent testing, provably fair mechanisms where applicable, and verified RNG.
- Payments and withdrawal experience: supported methods, processing times, and clear withdrawal policies.
- Bonuses and wagering terms: transparent offers, reasonable wagering requirements, and readable terms.
- Customer support and service quality: accessible channels, helpful responses, and language availability.
- Platform reliability and user experience: strong mobile compatibility, site performance, and accessibility.
- Clear terms and privacy disclosures: readability of terms and GDPR compliance.
Our review process
Behind every rating is a rigorous, multi‑step process conducted by our team of researchers. We verify licenses and regulatory status, examine terms and conditions, test the registration and verification flow, and perform practical checks like deposits and withdrawals where feasible. We also assess the availability of responsible gambling tools and self‑exclusion options.
We continuously monitor regulatory changes and updates to offers, documenting findings with a consistent rubric. All assessments are conducted independently of any marketing relationships we may have with operators.
Scoring, ranking and transparency
Scores reflect performance across the criteria above. We apply a weighted rubric to produce a final rating that is clear and player‑friendly. Our goal is to present a balanced view of quality, value, and safety, rather than simply highlighting the biggest bonuses.
For more details on our methodology, see our GRAI guidance and Terms of Use. Our ratings are provided "as‑is" and are intended to assist you in comparison, not to guarantee any offer or outcome.
See our GRAI Compliance and Terms of Use pages for full disclosure of our process.
Data accuracy and updates
We refresh data regularly to reflect current licensing status, terms, and payment options. However, offers change over time, so we strongly encourage you to confirm details directly on the operator’s site before making decisions. If you notice discrepancies, please review our Data Privacy & Security and Terms of Use for how we handle information and disclosures.
Responsible gambling and player safety
Play Lucky Harp promotes responsible gambling. We highlight operators that provide robust tools for self‑control, deposit limits, time‑outs, and easy access to support. Learn practical steps for staying in control in our Responsible Gambling Guidelines.
Last updated: 16 August 2025.
