Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) opened applications on 9 February 2026 for remote betting, remote betting intermediary and in-person betting licences. Applicants can register and start the process through its Operator Portal, the authority said.
Operators can now start applications for Ireland’s remote betting, intermediary and in-person betting licences through the portal.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Not stated | GRAI opens applications for Ireland’s betting licences | Not stated | |
| Not named | EUR 20,000,000 | GRAI begins issuing operator licences in Ireland on 5 February | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | GRAI gains powers to license Irish online and land-based gambling | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Ireland grants GRAI powers to process betting licence applications | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Ireland commences GRAI licensing powers for betting operators | Not stated |
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