Europe
Ireland
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
MixedOnline Casino
MixedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Gambling Regulation Act 2024
- Betting Act 1931 (being superseded)
- Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 (being superseded)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Remote sports betting (licensed by GRAI from 1 July 2026)
- Online casino / remote gaming (GRAI licensing rollout mid-to-late 2026)
- Online bingo and licensed lotteries
Prohibited
- Gambling on credit cards
- Operating remote betting or gaming without a GRAI licence once the licensing regime is in force
Taxation
Betting duty (remote)2% of turnover
Betting intermediary duty (remote)25% of commission
License validity: Phased rollout: remote betting licences from 1 July 2026; remote gaming (online casino) licences from mid-2026
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based betting shops
- Casino-style gaming at private members' clubs (transitional regime pending full GRAI casino licensing)
- Licensed lotteries, bingo and raffles
Prohibited
- Unlicensed in-person betting or gaming once GRAI in-person licensing takes effect (from 1 December 2026)
Taxation
Betting duty (in-person)2% of turnover
License validity: In-person betting licences issued from 1 December 2026; full casino/brick-and-mortar licensing expected from 2027
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
