Online gambling in Ireland
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
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operator relationships
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18+
min age
Ireland’s first GRAI remote-betting licences commenced on 1 July 2026. Atlas rechecked the register updated 11 September and all 32 live account records that day. Those accounts display 33 licence objects: 30 Remote Betting and three Remote Betting Intermediary records. The latest additions are Dragonbet Ltd, Kwiff Limited and DABBLE SPORTS UK LTD. The register names legal accounts and trading names but still publishes no consumer domains, so each brand relationship remains limited to the regulator’s recorded identity and betting activity.
Sports Betting
Legal
Online Casino
Transitioning
Online Poker
Transitioning
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First GRAI licence register
The register contained 32 licence-holder account records when all profiles and the downloadable licence file were reconciled on 11 September 2026. They display 33 licence objects: 30 Remote Betting and three Remote Betting Intermediary records. NetBet now displays one Remote Betting number; A-1185 is a separate Dragonbet Ltd account.
GRAI licence registerRemote betting commenced
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GRAI remote-betting licences began on 1 July 2026. Licensees are subject to age verification, payment-of-winnings duties, ongoing monitoring, sanctions and enforcement against unlicensed activity.
GRAI remote-betting commencementPhased market transition
The July register covers remote betting only. GRAI states that further categories, including gaming, lotteries, B2B and charitable licences, will open through 2027 and 2028; existing bodies continue for sectors not yet commenced.
GRAI existing-licensee transitionMinimum age: 18
Gambling is restricted to people aged 18 or over. Licence-holder advertising must state that under-18s are prohibited, and operators must apply age-verification requirements.
GRAI protection of young peoplePayment and account safeguards
Credit cards and gambling credit are prohibited. Remote operators must provide monetary limits, account information, regular spend-and-time alerts and account closure on request.
GRAI player-safety requirementsNational self-exclusion in development
The Act provides for a National Gambling Exclusion Register, but GRAI describes the central system as being developed. Atlas does not present it as operational until the regulator confirms launch.
GRAI national-exclusion-register statusDecision-support summary, not legal advice. Follow each primary source and confirm the current rule with the regulator before acting.
Jurisdiction-specific evidence
Operator status in Ireland
These are jurisdiction-specific records, not endorsements. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
Bet365
Bet365 Group Ltd
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Betfair
Flutter Entertainment
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Ladbrokes
Entain plc
Coral
Entain plc
Paddy Power
Flutter Entertainment
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LiveScore Bet
LiveScore Group
Betway
Super Group
BoyleSports
BoyleSports Ltd
888
evoke plc
Valid until
William Hill
evoke plc
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Smarkets
Smarkets Ltd
Bwin
Entain plc
Betmaster
BetMaster Limited
BetVictor
BetVictor Ltd
Novibet
NVBT Gaming Ltda
Sky Bet
Flutter Entertainment
NetBet
NetBet Enterprises Ltd
Valid until
Bar-One Racing
Bar-One Racing Limited
QuinnBet
QuinnBet Limited
Midnite
Midnite Europe Limited
Valid until
3et
Eurasia Sports Limited
The Track Bookmakers
Track Sports Limited
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Betgoodwin
Goodwin Racing Limited
Betdaq
Exchange Platform Solutions Limited
10bet
Blue Star Planet Limited
Star Sports
Star Racing Limited
Geoff Banks Online
GB Sports Advisors Limited
Fitzwilliam Sports
FWBL Limited
Tote
TDCO Limited
Valid until
Fitzdares
Fitzdares Limited
Valid until
DragonBet
Dragonbet Ltd
Valid until
Kwiff
Kwiff Limited
Valid until
Dabble
DABBLE SPORTS UK LTD
Valid until
PokerStars
Flutter Entertainment
PokerStars and its known legal identities were absent from the 32 current licence-holder account records. A notice of intent or legacy licence is not treated as a granted GRAI licence.
Matchbook
Triplebet Ltd
Matchbook and Triplebet Limited were absent from the 32 current licence-holder account records.
Spreadex
Spreadex Ltd
Spreadex was absent from the 32 current licence-holder account records.
TonyBet
TonyBet OÜ
TonyBet was absent from the 32 current licence-holder account records.
Is online betting legal in Ireland?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in Ireland under the supervision of Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.
Is online casino legal in Ireland?
The online-casino framework in Ireland is transitioning. Confirm current availability with Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.
Who regulates gambling in Ireland?
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland oversees the changing framework in Ireland. Licensing scope and launch dates may change as the new regime is implemented.
What is the minimum gambling age in Ireland?
The recorded minimum gambling age in Ireland is 18. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Verification Note
Information is based on official regulatory sources. Always verify operator licensing status directly with Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland before use.
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