GRAI remote betting licences commence in Ireland

Summary

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.