Hurling Betting Odds

🤑 Gaelic Hurling Free Bet	Bet €15 and receive a €10 free bet
☘️ Bet on Hurling Competitions	All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, Munster Senior Hurling Championship, National Hurling League
🖋️ Hurling Betting Markets	Match Winner, Draw No Bet, First Goal Scorer, First Scoring Play, Winning Margin, Handicap Betting
💳 Deposit Methods	MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer

If you are looking for an entertaining and explosive sport to keep you entertained, then hurling is one that definitely fits the bill. Players have to wear a helmet and facemask while playing, which gives you an idea as to just how brutal this game can be at times.

The people of Ireland love to watch and bet on this sport, and in this guide we shall tell you all that you need to know about GAA hurling betting, ranging from the biggest hurling events to bet on, the different markets, and top betting tips.

Hurling Rules Explained by Betiton Ireland

In in order to place bets on hurling games in Ireland, you obviously need to be familiar with the rules. This is why we are going to kick-start our guide by checking out the main rules of this entertaining sport:

• Each team is made up of 15 players – a goalkeeper, 6 defenders, 2 midfielders, 6 attackers, and 3 players who pair up against their opposite marks.
• Each half usually lasts 35 minutes, so a typical match lasts 70 minutes.
• The ball (sliotar) cannot be picked up off the ground using a hand – the hurley has to be used to flick or lift the ball to hand.
• The sliotar can only be kept in hand for a maximum of four consecutive steps or the time it takes to take four steps. The ball can be balanced on the hurling stick for any amount of time.
• Players may not grab hold of another player’s stick, but shoulder charges are allowed. Tackling a player without the ball is also considered to be a foul.
• Points can be scored in two ways – hitting the ball over the crossbar for one point and hitting the ball past the keeper for three points.
• The team that has scored the most points after 70 minutes will win the match.

Hurling Betting Odds

When it comes to hurling odds at Betiton Ireland, you will find three different formats which are decimal, fractional, and American.

The decimal format is the default one here, but you can switch between whichever format you prefer when GAA betting. Below you will find a brief explanation of each type:

• Decimal Odds: The number highlights the potential total payout and not your total profit. For instance, if you place a bet of €10 with odds of 3.00 and it goes on to win, you will get €30 back. This is €20 profit and your €10 wager.
• Fractional Odds: The number tells you the amount of money that is on offer for every €1 that is bet. For example, if you decide to bet €10 with odds of 5/1 and i wins, you will get a return of €60. This is €50 of profit and the €10 stake.
• American Odds: These are unique in the sense that they come with plus and minus signs. The plus sign indicates the underdogs and tells you how much can be won if you bet $100, while the minus sign indicates the favourites and tells you how much you need to wager to earn $100.

The Biggest Hurling Competitions

☘️ Gaelic Hurling Competition	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
✔️ All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship	Various venues around Leinster and Munster	Sates to be Announced
✔️ Leinster Senior Hurling Championship	Leinster	21st April – 8th June
✔️ Munster Senior Hurling Championship	Munster	21st April – June (Final Date to be Announced)
✔️ National Hurling League	Various venues around Leinster and Munster	3rd February – 7th April
✔️ Joe McDonagh Cup	Various venues around Leinster and Munster	April to May (Dates to be Announced)

All-Ireland Hurling Championship (Liam MacCarthy Cup)

The All-Ireland Hurling Championship is the biggest hurling competition in the Emerald Isle – it is the event that every professional hurling player wants to win at least once in their career.

Since 1887, it has been contested each year, apart for one. There are different versions for different age groups, and women.

There are 8 teams that qualify for this competition, which has a straight knockout format. The most successful teams have come from Munster and Leinster as hurling is more popular in these provinces.

Cork, Kilkenny, and Tipperary are the “big three” as they have won no fewer than 94 championship titles between them. Kilkenny are leading the way with 36 titles, while Cork has 30, and Tipperary 28.

Munster Hurling Championship (Mick Mackey Cup)

The Munster Hurling Championship is the biggest hurling competition that takes place in the province of Munster, and it has been happening each year since 1888.

It used to have a straight knockout format, but since 2018 it has adopted a round-robin system.

The winners not only get their hands on the Mick Mackey Cup, but they advance to the semis of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship.

Cork are leading the way with 54 titles under their belts, while Tipperary have been victorious on 42 occasions.

Limerick have had the most success though in recent years, winning the title five times in a row since 2019.

Munster Hurling Championship Teams (2024)

• Clare
• Cork
• Limerick
• Tipperary
• Waterford

Leinster Hurling Championship (Bob O’Keeffe Cup)

The Leinster Hurling Championship is the biggest hurling competition in Leinster, and it has been taking place each year since 1888.

Just like the Munster Hurling Championship, it used to be played with a knockout format, but since 2018 it has been using a round-robin system.

The winners get to lift the Bob O’Keeffe Cup and advance to the semis of the All-Ireland series.

Six teams take part in this competition, with the most successful team being Kilkenny as they have a total of 75 titles.

They have won the previous four editions of this competition.

Dublin are the second most successful county with 24 titles, which highlights Kilkenny’s dominance.

Leinster Hurling Championship Teams (2024)

• Antrim
• Carlow
• Dublin
• Galway
• Kilkenny
• Wexford

Joe McDonagh Cup

This is a yearly hurling tournament which forms the second tier of the prestigious All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

The competition was named after the GAA former president who passed away in 2016.

Six teams compete in a round-robin group stage, with the top two teams contesting the final.

Along with a shot of glory, the two finalists also enter the preliminary quarter-final stage of the All-Ireland Championship.

This tournament has only been taking place since 2018, so there have not been that many winners.

Joe McDonagh Teams (2024)

• Down
• Kerry
• Laois
• Meath
• Offaly
• Westmeath

National Hurling League (Dr Croke Cup)

This is a yearly inter-county hurling event which features teams from Ireland and England. There are a total of 35 teams, which are divided into six divisions – each division will have five or six teams.

The winners of Division 1 are handed the Dr Croke Cup and are crowned National Hurling League Champions. There is a promotion and relegation system in place, which adds to the excitement.

Tipperary and Kilkenny have both won the title 19 times, while Limerick are the current reigning champions. In fact, Limerick have won three of the previous five editions.

Hurling Betting Markets

When it comes to betting on this sport, there will usually be a nice array of hurling betting markets that Irish punters can try their luck with.

In this part of our guide, we shall have a look at some of the most popular markets that Gaelic hurling fans can wager on.

Match Winner:

This is the most popular and simplest of markets since all you are doing is betting on the team that will win or whether the match will finish in a draw.

Draw No Bet:

If you want a bit of added insurance when betting on the result, then you can opt for this market since it removes the draw from the occasion. If the match finishes all square, you will get your stake back. The hurling betting odds are lower for this market than the match winner due to the added insurance.

Total Points:

Your bookmaker will give you a number, and then it is up to you to decide whether the total points scored will be Over or Under that number. Some bookies will offer Over/Under markets for cards and fouls as well.

First Points Scorer:

With this bet type, you need to pick the player that will score the first points in the match – it does not matter whether the rack up a single point or three, so long as nobody scores before them.

First Scoring Play:

You can predict how the first points of the match will be scored. Your options range from a placed ball, from play, a goal, or no scoring play. Please note that it is very rare that no points will be scored.

How to Bet on Hurling at Betiton Ireland?

What is the club hurling betting process at Betiton Ireland? Well, it is a simple process, and it has been explained in the step-by-step guide below:

1. Open up your Betiton Ireland account and go to our Gaelic hurling section.
2. Check out the various markets that we have on offer, and click on those that you like the look of.
3. These markets will be added to a betting slip right away.
4. Input your stake, and then click “Submit”.
5. Congratulations, you have just placed your first hurling bet with us.

Hurling Betting Tips by Betiton Ireland

Now it is time for us to provide you with some hurling betting tips that you should keep in mind when you are thinking of doing some GAA hurling betting.

If you just place random bets and hope for the best, then you are going to end up on the losing side more often than not.

• Check out a team’s form: Before you place a wager on a team to win, have a look at their form. If they have been on a losing streak, consider wagering on something else.
• Head-to-heads are important: Teams usually have that one team that they consistently perform badly against, so it is best to check out the recent head-to-head record before putting down your money.
• Check for injuries and suspensions: Hurling can be savage at times, so injuries are common. Additionally, players can be sent off and receive bans for the next matches. If a team is missing some important players, their chances of winning will drop.

Betiton Ireland Free Hurling Betting Offer

At Betiton Ireland, we do not provide any specific hurling betting offers, but we do have a Welcome Bonus that new players can claim to use on Munster hurling betting or any other sports bet.

If you sign up and place a qualifying bet of €15, then there is a €10 free bet that you can claim. Like with all bonuses, it comes with a number of terms and conditions, with the main ones being listed below:

• Only for new players.
• Odds must be at least 2.00.
• You can claim the bonus with Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, or Paysafecard deposits.
• You will have 14 days to use the free bet.

Other Gaelic Games Available at Betiton Ireland

Gaelic hurling is not the only Irish sport that you can place bets on if you open an account with Betiton Ireland.

If you like Gaelic football, then we also offer All-Ireland odds for the All-Ireland Football Senior Championship as well as the Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster Senior Football Championships.

Responsible Gambling

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Set up a budget with an amount that you are sure you can afford to potentially lose, and stick to it.

We take responsible gambling very seriously, which is why we have deposit limits that you can set up – you can control how much you are allowed to deposit daily, weekly, or monthly.

In addition to this, if you think that you are no longer in control of your gambling habits, then you can set up a self-exclusion period for 6 months or more.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hurling Betting