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European Commission clears Ireland’s 2026 betting licence variation regulations

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The European Commission has cleared Ireland’s Gambling (Licence Variation) Regulations 2026 after the standstill period, according to the report. The rules set fees for B2C licence holders seeking changes, including amendments relating to pool betting; the Irish gambling regulator proposed a fixed fee combined with a percentage of the original application fee.

The regulations set charges for B2C operators seeking changes to betting licences, including pool betting permissions.

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GRAI remote betting licences commence in Ireland

Remote betting and betting intermediary licences issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland commenced on 1 July 2026, the regulator said. Licensed operators must meet obligations including age verification, paying out winnings, a ban on facilitating credit or accepting credit cards, and closing accounts on request. In-person betting licences will commence later in the year, with further licence categories opening through 2027 and 2028.

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