Full steam ahead…recent developments in gambling regulation in Ireland

Since its formal establishment on 5 March 2025, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has been rapidly operationalising and remains committed to opening the application process for certain categories of betting licences by the end of 2025. 

In this article we look at the initial steps taken by the GRAI since its formal establishment in March and look ahead to the opening of the first licence application process which is scheduled for December 2025.

For further information in relation to this topic, please contact Denise Daly Byrne, partner, Laura Quinn, associate or any member of ALG's Betting, Gaming & Licensing team.

Date published: 6 November 2025