First GRAI licence register
The live register contained 18 Business-to-Consumer remote-betting licensees when checked on 3 August 2026. It publishes licence numbers, activities, trading names, issue dates and expiry dates.
Ireland
Market profile
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Ireland’s first GRAI remote-betting licences commenced on 1 July 2026. The live register contained 18 valid Business-to-Consumer remote-betting licensees when Atlas rechecked it on 3 August 2026. Seven of the 15 Atlas brand relationships now match current licensees, including newly added 888Sport and William Hill records; eight other relationships remain not listed. Remote gaming, lotteries and other licence categories remain in phased transition.
- Records
- 15
- Sourced
- 15
- Min age
- 18+
Product status
- Sports Betting
- Legal
- Online Casino
- Transitioning
- Online Poker
- Transitioning
- Prediction Markets
- Restricted
Regulator
Who licenses this market.
Regulatory framework
Remote betting commenced
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.
Phased 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.
Minimum 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.
Payment 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.
National 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.
Brand status
15 records · 8 direct · 7 batch
Jurisdiction-specific records from official registers and regulator sources. Brands we track link to their house page. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
| Brand | House | Status | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | bet365 | Licensed | Sports Betting |
| PokerStars | Flutter Entertainment plc | Not licensed | Poker, Sports Betting |
| Betfair | Flutter Entertainment plc | Not licensed | Betting Exchange, Sports Betting |
| Ladbrokes | Entain plc | Licensed | Sports Betting |
| Coral | Entain plc | Licensed | Sports Betting |
| Paddy Power | Flutter Entertainment plc | Not licensed | Sports Betting, Casino |
| Matchbook | Triplebet Ltd | Not licensed | Betting Exchange |
| Spreadex | Spreadex Ltd | Not licensed | Sports Betting |
| Kwiff | Kwiff Ltd | Not licensed | Sports Betting |
| LiveScore Bet | LiveScore Group | Not licensed | Sports Betting |
| TonyBet | TonyBet OÜ | Not licensed | Sports Betting, Casino |
| Betway | Super Group (SGHC) | Licensed | Sports Betting |
| BoyleSports | BoyleSports Ltd | Licensed | Sports Betting |
| 888 | evoke plc | Licensed | Sports Betting |
| William Hill | evoke plc | Licensed | Sports Betting |
Frequently asked questions
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.