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Gambling licensing in Ireland
Since 5 February 2026 the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has been the licensing authority for betting, including remote (online) betting. Remote bookmaker's and remote betting intermediary's licences issued by the Revenue Commissioners continue under transitional arrangements, and Revenue still publishes the register of these licences. This page lists every licence on that register at 30 June 2026.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Regulator
- Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI); legacy licences listed by the Revenue Commissioners Visit official website
- Primary framework
- Gambling Regulation Act 2024 (legacy licences under the Betting Acts 1931 to 2015)
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Remote Bookmaker's Licence (legacy, Revenue)
- Remote Betting Intermediary's Licence (legacy, Revenue)
- GRAI B2C betting licence
- GRAI B2C gaming and lottery licences
Key licensee requirements
- Hold a licence before accepting bets from people in Ireland
- Pay Betting Duty to the Revenue Commissioners
- Verify age and identity; no gambling under 18
- Meet GRAI rules on advertising, inducements and player protection
Legislation and standards
Gambling Regulation Act 2024
Creates the GRAI and a single licensing regime for betting, gaming and lotteries, online and in person.
Betting Acts 1931 to 2015
Legacy law under which Revenue issued remote bookmaker's and intermediary's licences; Section 8B requires the public register.
Betting (Amendment) Act 2015
Brought remote (online) betting operators into the licensing and duty regime.