Licensed market (transitioning; GRAI phased licensing from Feb 2026)
Sources & verification
Confirmed (grai.ie news): phased licensing from Feb 2026; betting applications confirmed. Unconfirmed: whether casino/gaming licences are open; the national exclusion register is not yet live
Partly unverified
Licence required
Yes (phased; casino licence availability Unconfirmed)
Minimum age
18
Self-exclusion scheme
National Gambling Exclusion Register in development (not live)
Offshore blocked
Not currently
What to know before you play
The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 set up the GRAI, which began phased licensing in February 2026, starting with betting. It is not yet confirmed when remote casino licences open. A national exclusion register is planned but not yet operating.
Casinos licensed here
No locally licensed brands have been verified for this guide yet.
Need help with gambling?
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Not legal advice. Check local laws.