Bookmakers withdraw Irish pub betting services as enforcement tightens
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Betting companies have withdrawn services supporting informal wagering through Irish pub accounts. The report links the withdrawals to enforcement under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and GRAI’s assumption of regulatory responsibility on 5 February. Customers collecting at least €2,000 must provide photographic identification and proof of address, while payments must go to the betting account holder.
Why it matters
Betting companies withdrew Irish pub account services amid enforcement requiring customer identification for qualifying collections and payments to account holders.