Ireland Begins New Gambling Licensing Era This Week

Ireland’s long-anticipated overhaul of gambling regulation has reached a decisive stage, with applications for new licenses opening this week under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. The move allows the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to begin formally licensing operators while activating enforcement powers designed to address consumer protection and gambling-related harm. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan signed a commencement order that brings key sections of the 2024 legislation into effect. With that order in place, the GRAI can accept and […] The post Ireland Begins New Gambling Licensing Era This Week appeared first on World Casino News.

Feb 5, 2026 - 08:40
Ireland Begins New Gambling Licensing Era This Week

Ireland’s long-anticipated overhaul of gambling regulation has reached a decisive stage, with applications for new licenses opening this week under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. The move allows the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to begin formally licensing operators while activating enforcement powers designed to address consumer protection and gambling-related harm. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan signed a commencement order that brings key sections of the 2024 legislation into effect. With that order in place, the GRAI can accept and […]

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