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GRAI says Ireland licensing operations remain targeted for late 2025

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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority said it is working towards opening gambling licensing in late 2025, disputing reports that the process would begin in mid-2026. The GRAI said it plans a phased rollout and that progress depends on cooperation and transition from the existing licensing regime. The Justice Minister said full implementation may not occur until mid-2026.

Operators should plan around the GRAI’s targeted late-2025 licensing start and the possibility that full implementation comes later.

Earlier licence decisions by GRAI

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
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
Not namedNot statedGRAI seeks licence interest ahead of Ireland application windowsNot stated
Not namedNot statedIreland establishes Gambling Regulatory Authority and appoints seven membersNot stated
Not namedNot statedGRAI outlines in-person, remote and hybrid lottery licences in IrelandNot stated

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