Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)

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Ireland: GRAI opens public consultation on three new gambling regulations

Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) has opened a public consultation on three sets of draft regulations covering licensed games, operator record-keeping and consumer information requirements under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.

2 min read • Jul 31 • By Jack Found

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GRAI and NGCB announce Memorandum of Understanding

The Irish and Nevada gaming regulators have broken new ground by announcing a new collaboration.

2 min read • Jul 22 • By Will Underwood

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France blocks Polymarket over illegal gambling concerns

France has blocked access to Polymarket after the regulator classified its offering as illegal gambling, citing concerns over user verification, market integrity and regulatory compliance.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ireland: GRAI launches underage gambling awareness campaign

GRAI has launched a national awareness campaign to help parents recognise and address signs of gambling among young people.

1 min read • Jul 14 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Novibet becomes first operator to receive licence from Ireland regulator

GRAI began issuing its first licences to remote betting operators on 6 July, marking a major milestone in the country's new gambling regulatory framework.

1 min read • Jul 10 • By Kirk Geller

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Ireland: GRAI begins issuing remote betting licences

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has begun issuing its first remote betting licences, with stricter consumer protections and wider enforcement powers set to follow across the sector.

1 min read • Jul 6 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ireland unveils tougher AML measures for gambling and crypto sectors

As Global Gaming Insider reported yesterday, the Irish Government is proceeding with its 30-point action plan aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering measures across the gambling and cryptocurrency sectors.

2 min read • Jun 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Kathleen Gormley joins GRAI as Director of Compliance and Complaints

Gormley previously worked for the Central Bank of Ireland’s Enforcement Division before holding senior advisory roles such as Assistant Director of Legal at Coimisiún na Meán.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Kirk Geller

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Ireland: Q1 2026 online betting turnover tops €1.2bn

Online betting turnover in Ireland reached €1.2bn ($1.38bn) for Q1 2026, while land-based betting declined sharply.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

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GRAI welcomes launch of Gameplan to safeguard athletes and coaches from betting harm

The Irish gambling regulator is taking steps to protect athletes and coaches from gambling-related harm and affecting the integrity of their sport.

1 min read • Apr 24 • By Megan Elswyth

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Ireland: GRAI officially opens betting licence applications

Applications for three different licence types can now be accessed via the regulator’s site.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Will Underwood

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Ireland’s gambling regulator cleared to begin issuing betting licences

Commencement order activates core provisions of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, repealing decades-old laws and enabling a new licensing and enforcement framework.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Shaan Khan