Gambling authority in Ireland given go ahead to begin issuing licenses

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in Ireland, Jim O’Callaghan, has officially signed an order which will see the gambling authority begin issuing remote and in-person betting licenses.

This comes after the recently formed Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) opened its first public consultation to seek opinions on the proposed licensing regulations back in April 2025.

The gambling regulators are the ones responsible for issuing licenses and collecting money for the fund.