The GRB underwent a decade of development and a two-year deliberation by the Houses of the Oireachtas, following its authorisation as a joint bill of Ireland’s Tri-coalition government.
The government will adopt a modern regulatory framework to govern and license gambling activities in Ireland, replacing the laws of the Betting Act of 1931.
The GRB establishes the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), an independent statutory body responsible for overseeing the rules, standards, and conduct of Irish gambling.
Licensing requirements state that all persons or business entities offering gambling services in Ireland, including commercial and charitable organisations, must obtain a licence from the GRAI.
As part of Budget 2025, announced on 1st October, the GRAI will receive €9.1 mil..
