The consultation will run from 7 April to 5 May, as the GRAI would like to hear the views of stakeholders, including operators and the public, on the proposed regulations concerning licensing, which will be commenced on a phased basis.
Led by Chairman Paul Quinn and CEO Anne-Marie Caulfield, the GRAI took charge of its regulatory duties on 5 March, becoming the principal authority on gambling in the Republic of Ireland.
The Gambling Regulation Act aims to establish a new licensing and compliance framework by 2026.
The application process has required the GRAI to place existing gambling licences under a ‘transition phase’, as businesses will be required to re-apply for new licences to be activated in 2026.
The GRAI seeks to establish three tiers of licences for B2C business..
