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European Commission clears Ireland’s 2026 betting-premises regulations

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The European Commission cleared Ireland’s Gambling Regulation (Opening Hours and Use of Premises) Regulations 2026 after the standstill period. The rules prohibit alcohol sales at licensed in-person betting premises and set opening hours for licensed in-person gambling premises, maintaining the arrangements described as applying under earlier Irish law.

Licensed betting and gambling premises in Ireland face rules on alcohol sales and operating hours.

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GRAI reports 54% of online gamblers have opened a second account

Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) said an Economic and Social Research Institute study of 1,000 adult gamblers found that 54% of online players had opened a second account. The study also found 77% had gambled online in the previous 12 months, while 25% said they were actively reducing or planned to reduce their gambling.

A study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) looked at 1,000 adult gamblers. Over half of online players, or 54%, have a second account. The research is among the most comprehensive studies GRAI has commissioned since its tenure began in March 2025.

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