Gambling Regulation in Ireland
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Last reviewed 2026-08-15
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Recent Enforcement & Updates
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2026-08-01
Ireland GRAI: strong enforcement powers including licence revocation and prosecution
GRAI outlines enforcement powers under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 including licence revocation, conditions imposition, summary prosecutions and an independent appeals system to deter non-compliance and criminality.
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2026-08-01
GRAI (Ireland) to have robust enforcement powers including licence revocation
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland states it will have significant enforcement powers under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, including revoking licences, imposing conditions and bringing prosecutions, with an independent appeals system.
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2026-08-01
GRAI (Ireland) begins enforcement of remote betting licence regime
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland commenced remote betting licences; operators must meet strict consumer protections including age checks, payout obligations, ban on facilitating credit, account closure on request, and face monitoring and sanctions for non-compliance.
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2026-02-04
GRAI to open for remote and in‑person betting licence applications in Ireland
Minister O'Callaghan signed a commencement order allowing the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to accept applications for remote and in-person betting licences under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024; enforcement and complaints functions also commenced.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ireland GRAI: strong enforcement powers including licence revocation and prosecution
GRAI (Ireland) begins enforcement of remote betting licence regime
GRAI to open for remote and in-person betting licence applications in Ireland
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to Begin Operations
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)
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