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Ireland
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, established in 2025, is implementing the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. Since February 2026 it has accepted applications for remote betting, in-person betting and remote betting intermediary licences. Transition from older permissions remains phased.
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What the framework covers
What the framework covers
The framework provides B2C licences for betting, gaming and certain lotteries, remotely or in person, together with B2B and charitable licences. Categories do not all open simultaneously. Some existing permissions therefore continue temporarily through Revenue, An Garda Síochána or the District Courts.
How to check an offer
How to check an offer
Identify the product and its transition date first. Then consult the relevant GRAI licensing section and, where the activity still sits under the previous regime, the legacy authority named by GRAI. An application submitted through the operator portal is not an issued licence.
What not to infer
What not to infer
The new framework prohibits certain practices and strengthens safeguards, but obligations apply to licensees according to the rollout timetable. Do not infer approval from a company saying it has applied or from its possession of an older permission.
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Verification in five checks
- 01Identify the player’s physical location and applicable law.
- 02Open the authority’s official website, never a copied register.
- 03Match the legal entity and exact domain character by character.
- 04Compare the offered product with the genuinely permitted activities.
- 05Check status and date, then retain the source consulted.
Official sources to consult
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates gambling in Ireland?
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is the reference authority identified in this guide. Competence may still vary by product or territory, so the official sources below remain decisive.
How can I check whether a site is authorised in Ireland?
Identify the product and its transition date first. Then consult the relevant GRAI licensing section and, where the activity still sits under the previous regime, the legacy authority named by GRAI. An application submitted through the operator portal is not an issued licence.
Is a foreign licence enough in Ireland?
The new framework prohibits certain practices and strengthens safeguards, but obligations apply to licensees according to the rollout timetable. Do not infer approval from a company saying it has applied or from its possession of an older permission.