Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland News and Updates
AI-GENERATEDIreland Considers Betting Tax Hike: Industry Warns of Black Market Surge
Ireland is reviewing plans to increase its 2% betting duty to fund state spending. The industry warns this could lead to widespread shop closures and illegal gambling.
AI-GENERATEDStake Geo-Blocks Ireland: Regulator GRAI Intensifies Enforcement Actions
Crypto giant Stake has blocked Irish users following pressure from the new GRAI regulator. The move follows the issuance of 33 official licenses in Ireland.
AI-GENERATEDAfrica's Gaming Market in Focus: SBC and GRAF Form Strategic Alliance
SBC and the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) are partnering for the SBC Summit 2026. Up to 40,000 industry experts are expected in Lisbon for strategic knowledge exchange.
AI-GENERATEDIrish Pubs Forced to End Informal Betting as Regulators Close Loophole
Irish authorities have terminated long-standing informal betting in pubs to fight money laundering. One operator alone served 400 bars with betting systems.
AI-GENERATEDIreland Appoints Health Expert Sarah Woods as New Gambling Regulator Director
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) names Sarah Woods as Director of Consumer Protection. She brings 15 years of public health policy experience to the role.
AI-GENERATEDIreland's New Gambling Rules Threaten Online Poker Ecosystem
New Irish regulations introduce a 3,000 Euro win limit that could decimate online poker tournament prize pools and drive players to unregulated markets.
AI-GENERATEDEU iGaming Weekly: Denmark Blocks Polymarket and Ireland Tightens AML Rules
Denmark blocks 98 domains while Ireland prepares strict AML mandates for 2027. Dutch data reveals 18-year-olds account for 41% of new young adult accounts.
AI-GENERATEDAfrica's iGaming Shift: Nairobi Pushes for Stricter Regulation
Peter Maina Karimi of Kenya's GRA met with the African iGaming Alliance to tackle the illicit market and consumer protection in the region.
AI-GENERATEDJersey Gambling Commission Slams Patchy Progress on Addiction Support
The Jersey Gambling Commission calls for better coordination with public health as addiction services are described as severely under strain and patchy at best.
AI-GENERATEDIreland Leads EU Budget Talks: A Pan-European Gambling Tax by 2028?
Ireland's EU Presidency marks the start of critical 2028 budget negotiations. A proposed 1-2% levy on online gambling could generate 4 billion Euros annually for the bloc.
AI-GENERATEDIreland’s New Regulator Investigates 145 Unlicensed Gambling Domains
Irish investigators are scouring 145 websites for illegal operations. Leaked logs show 600 million euros moving through related entities between 2020 and 2024.
AI-GENERATED1xBet expands in Ireland: New sponsorship deal with Gowran Park racecourse
Bookmaker 1xBet has signed a deal to sponsor 15 races at the historic Gowran Park, strengthening its foothold in Ireland’s top-30 global gambling market.
AI-GENERATEDIrish Gambling Regulator Targets Influencers Over Illegal Betting Ads
Ireland's new gambling authority warns social media creators of criminal prosecution and up to eight years in prison for promoting unlicensed crypto casinos.
AI-GENERATEDKalshi Threatens Legal Action Over Netflix Prediction Market Documentary
Prediction market giant Kalshi alleges Netflix's new documentary features false information, potentially misleading 320 million viewers.
AI-GENERATEDIreland’s GRAI Signs Historic Agreement with Nevada Gaming Control Board
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has signed its first US partnership with Nevada to enhance oversight of cross-border online betting in 2026.