The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will be very busy in the coming years as this new regulatory body takes on the role of overseer of the Irish gambling industry.In the coming months, the new regulatory body's tasks include issuing licenses, establishing a regulatory framework with
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).The signing ceremony took place during the visit of Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes to Dublin, where he met with GRAI CEO Anne-Marie Caulfield.Th
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is requesting those interested in obtaining a gambling license to register, as it aims to open the licensing portal by the end of this year.Under the Gambling Regulation Act of 2024, the mission of the Irish Gambling Regulatory Authority is to issu
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is now officially operational. Its mission is to enforce and oversee the country's new "Gambling Regulation Act of 2024."The focus of GRAI is public safety, covering both retail and online gambling. It is responsible for approving licenses under th
According to the "Irish Legal News", Rebecca Coen has been appointed as the Director of Enforcement and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) at the newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI).Coen is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in criminal enforcement and regulatory ove
The Irish National Lottery (Premier Lotteries Ireland, hereinafter referred to as PLI) has collaborated with mkodo to launch a new mobile application, which is compatible with Android and iOS systems and integrates multiple functions to facilitate lottery players.This App provides complete transacti
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has reached an agreement with the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland to assist in handling complaints about gambling advertisements. The Gambling Regulation Act was passed in mid-October, paving the way for the establishment of the agency,
Ryan Rainey, who recently played for Finn Harps in the Irish League, has been suspended for six months by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) for violating betting regulations.These violations involved betting on multiple Irish League and FAI Cup matches held between 2021 and 2024, as well as
Swifty Global believes that Ireland has "tremendous" growth potential in the online gambling sector and has announced the launch of sports betting in Ireland. Previously, its B2B gaming platform was completed and received the gold standard certification from the International Gaming Laboratories (GL
The All-Party Group (APG) on Reducing Gambling Harm in the Northern Ireland Assembly is urging the Westminster government to take immediate action on gambling advertisements and emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive regulatory reform.APG Chair Philip McGuigan MLA recently praised the Gambling
Industry data predicts that the newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland is expected to start regulating the country's gambling industry by mid-2025.The "Gambling Regulation Act" was recently signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins, completely overhauling the licensing syst
The Irish gambling industry is about to undergo a transformation, with the long-awaited "Gambling Regulation Act" set to be enacted after a lengthy legislative process. The bill has been passed by both houses of the Irish parliament and is expected to be signed into law by President Michael D. Higgi
When dealing with the gambling industry, the Irish Gambling Regulatory Authority may find enforcement challenging.The Irish House of Representatives passed the Gambling Regulation Act of 2022. The reforms in this act include a ban on gambling advertisements from 5:30 AM to 9 PM and the establishment
Flutter Entertainment has responded to the Irish "Gambling Regulation Act" that was finally passed this week. The bill was first introduced in the Irish House of Representatives at the end of 2022 and has now passed both houses of the Irish Parliament, paving the way for the first major change in Ir
The Office of the Regulator of the National Lottery (ORNL) in Ireland has released its annual report for 2023. The regulatory body reported that the sales in 2023 decreased by 6.2% year-over-year, continuing the downturn from 2022, which also saw a decline from 2021 when sales reached a record high
