GRAI sets out Gambling Regulation Act 2024 powers and penalties
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: GRAI (Ireland) ·
Summary
Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority has published an overview of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the legislation granting it statutory powers. The Act allows licence revocation or suspension, financial penalties of up to €20m or 10% of turnover, and criminal prosecution, with prison sentences of up to eight years for serious breaches. Obligations apply to licence holders once licensed by GRAI on a phased basis.
Why it matters
Operators face licence revocation, financial penalties and criminal prosecution under the Act's enforcement scope.
Cite as: SectorWire, “GRAI sets out Gambling Regulation Act 2024 powers and penalties”, 6 August 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/grai-sets-out-gambling-regulation-act-2024-powers-and-penalties/