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GRAI opens Irish gambling licence applications from 9 February

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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority will begin accepting applications for online and in-person betting licences on 9 February, following a commencement order signed by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan. Applicants must use a centralised system and meet suitability and funding requirements; the phased process includes remote, in-person and remote betting intermediary licences.

Operators can begin applying under Ireland’s new licensing regime from 9 February.

Earlier licence decisions by GRAI

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedGRAI publishes guidance ahead of gambling licence applications in IrelandNot stated
Not namedNot statedGRAI publishes application guidelines ahead of Ireland licensing windowNot stated
Not namedNot statedGRAI says Ireland licensing operations remain targeted for late 2025Not stated
Not namedNot statedIreland’s GRAI plans licence applications this year, regime in mid-2026Not stated
Not namedNot statedGRAI plans phased Irish licence applications later in 2025Not stated

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