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GRAI delays licensing rules and Social Impact Fund until mid-2026

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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority began operating in March 2025, but its licensing rules are not due to start until mid-2026, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said. The delay also postpones the Social Impact Fund, which is intended to finance addiction services, public awareness work and research through fees and fines from licensed gambling firms; Labour TD Mark Wall criticised the timetable.

Gambling firms remain outside the upcoming licensing rules until mid-2026, and the planned fund for harm-related services is delayed.

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SRI Lanka’s gambling authority delays regulations until October

SRI Lanka’s draft gambling regulations remain under committee review, with completion now expected by October rather than the previous 30 June target, officials said. The first phase is expected to address licensing, online gambling and anti-money laundering; police have sought legal advice on enforcement, while the Inspector General said action has been taken under the Cybercrimes Act where possible.

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