About Us
About BookOfDead.ie
Who We Are
BookOfDead.ie is an independent review site covering Book of Dead, crash games, and the Irish online casino market. We have no ownership ties to any operator, no revenue-share agreements that influence our star ratings, and no white-label relationships with the casinos we write about. Every verdict on this site is ours alone.
We started this project because Irish players deserve straight answers - not promotional copy dressed up as editorial. The Irish gambling market has grown fast, and so has the noise around it. We cut through that noise with hands-on testing, documented methodology, and a team that has real experience with deposits, withdrawals, and dispute resolution.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: give Irish players the information they need to make safe, informed choices. That means testing casino platforms ourselves rather than relying on operator press kits, verifying bonus terms before we quote them, and flagging licensing gaps or withdrawal problems even when the casino in question spends heavily on advertising.
- Independence - no operator can buy a positive review or suppress a negative one
- Accuracy - bonus figures, RTP values, and licence numbers are checked against primary sources
- Player focus - we prioritise responsible gambling information and dispute support over conversion rates
- Transparency - our affiliate relationships are disclosed on every page; ratings are never adjusted to protect commercial partnerships
How We Review Casinos
Every casino review on BookOfDead.ie follows the same structured process. We open a real account, complete identity verification, and make a deposit before writing a single word. We test the cashier with payment methods popular in Ireland - Visa, Mastercard, and e-wallets - and we track withdrawal times from request to cleared funds.
Our checklist covers seven core areas: licensing and regulatory standing, game library depth and software quality, bonus terms and wagering conditions, payment speed and fee transparency, customer support response time, mobile compatibility, and responsible gambling tools. Casinos are scored on each area separately so readers can see exactly where a site performs well and where it falls short.
We re-test sites on a rolling basis. A rating earned two years ago does not carry forward if ownership changes, withdrawal speeds deteriorate, or licence conditions shift. Reviews carry a "last verified" date so you always know how current the information is.
Our Team
Ciarán built BookOfDead.ie after a decade writing about iGaming regulation and player rights for Irish and UK outlets. He sets editorial standards, approves every final rating, and handles any complaints escalated by readers.
Aoife leads hands-on casino testing, specialising in slot mechanics, RTP verification, and bonus term analysis. She has reviewed more than 200 casino platforms and brings a methodical, data-driven approach to every assessment.
Padraig focuses on the cashier experience - deposit and withdrawal speeds, fee structures, and identity verification workflows. He has a background in fintech compliance and knows exactly where operators cut corners on KYC.
Sinead reviews every casino's safer gambling tools against Irish regulatory requirements, covering self-exclusion, deposit limits, reality checks, and links to support services. She previously worked with a Dublin-based addiction support charity.
Contact Us
If you have a complaint about a casino listed on this site, have spotted outdated information, or want to flag a responsible gambling concern, you can reach the team at the address on our contact page. We read every message and respond to all genuine enquiries within two working days.