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Gambling Regulation in Ireland

Regulated ● moderate activity Last reviewed 2026-07-01

Official Authority

Authority
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)
Country
Ireland
Region
Ireland
Status
Regulated
Official site

Recent Enforcement & Updates

medium 2026-02-04
GRAI to open for remote and in‑person betting licence applications in Ireland
Minister Jim O'Callaghan signed a commencement order enabling the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to accept applications for remote and in-person betting licences and to commence enforcement and complaints functions.
medium 2026-02-04
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland Begins Licensing
The Minister for Justice has signed a commencement order allowing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to start processing applications for remote and in-person betting licenses under the new Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
medium 2026-06-01
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to Begin Operations
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will start licensing operations for in-person and online betting on February 9, 2026. This marks a significant step in establishing a regulatory framework for gambling in Ireland.
medium 2026-06-01
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland outlines enforcement powers
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has announced its enforcement powers, emphasizing public safety and the prevention of gambling-related crime. An independent appeals system will be established for licensees.

Source Archive

Every URL we have ever cited on this page, in order of first reference. Each link is HEAD-checked daily. If an authority removes a page after we cited it, we keep the entry visible with a "link removed" note for full transparency — we don't silently rewrite history.

GRAI to open for remote and in‑person betting licence applications in Ireland
First cited 2026-06-02 · Last verified 2026-07-01
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to Begin Operations
First cited 2026-06-01 · Last verified 2026-07-01
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland outlines enforcement powers
First cited 2026-06-01 · Last verified 2026-07-01
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)
First cited 2026-05-17 · Last verified 2026-07-01
About this page. WagerX is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice. We summarise what the official authority for Ireland publishes, with every claim traceable to the source URLs listed above. For binding legal status, contact a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction or Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) directly.