Betmaster Ireland 2026: GRAI Licence Status & What Irish Players Need to Know

Betmaster is an online sportsbook and casino brand operated by BM Solutions Limited. Its operating company, BM Solutions Limited, holds a GRAI remote betting licence and appears on the public register. Here is what that covers and what it does not.

💡 Key Facts

  • Betmaster is operated by BM Solutions Limited
  • BM Solutions Limited holds GRAI remote betting licence GRAI-0735-RB-26-0001
  • The licence was issued on 1 July 2026 and runs to 30 June 2029
  • Since 1 July 2026, operators offering betting to Irish customers must hold a GRAI licence under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024
  • GRAI currently issues betting licences only — no casino (gaming) licences exist yet; they are expected 2027–2028
  • Verify the current position on the register at grai.ie

What Is Betmaster?

Betmaster is an online sportsbook and casino brand operated by BM Solutions Limited. The sportsbook covers football, tennis, basketball and other sports, alongside a casino product.

Betmaster’s GRAI Licence Status in Ireland

Betmaster is GRAI-licensed for betting. The public register of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland lists BM Solutions Limited with remote betting licence GRAI-0735-RB-26-0001, issued on 1 July 2026 and valid until 30 June 2029. We checked the register entry on 11 November 2026.

The register lists the licensed company, not the brand. That is why a search for “Betmaster” can come up empty while a search for “BM Solutions Limited” finds the licence.

⚠️ Verify This Yourself

Licence statuses change. Before depositing with any operator, check the official GRAI licence register and search for the company name. Our guide at how to check a bookmaker’s GRAI licence walks through the check.

What the Licence Means for Irish Players

A GRAI-licensed bookmaker is covered by Ireland’s regulatory framework. For a customer in Ireland that means:

More detail is in our guide to GRAI player protection.

What the Licence Does Not Cover

The licence held by BM Solutions Limited is a remote betting licence. The GRAI has not yet issued any gaming licences, so no online casino product in Ireland, Betmaster’s included, is GRAI-licensed today. Casino licences are expected in 2027–2028.

A licence also says nothing about prices. Odds, margins, limits and withdrawal speed differ between licensed bookmakers, so it is still worth comparing before you open an account.

Other GRAI-Licensed Bookmakers

Betmaster is one of the operators on the GRAI register. Our full list of GRAI-licensed bookmakers shows every licence with its number, and the betting sites Ireland page compares them.

Our recommended partner holds GRAI remote betting licence GRAI-0191-RB-26-0001 (valid 16 September 2026 – 15 September 2029), verifiable at grai.ie.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Betmaster have a GRAI licence in Ireland?▾
Yes. Betmaster is operated by BM Solutions Limited, which holds GRAI remote betting licence GRAI-0735-RB-26-0001, issued 1 July 2026 and valid until 30 June 2029. You can confirm this on the public licence register at grai.ie.
Is Betmaster legal in Ireland?▾
Yes for betting. Since 1 July 2026, an operator offering betting to Irish customers needs a GRAI licence under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, and BM Solutions Limited holds one for remote betting.
Is the Betmaster casino GRAI-licensed?▾
No. The GRAI currently issues betting licences only. No gaming (casino) licences have been issued yet; they are expected in 2027–2028. The licence held by BM Solutions Limited covers remote betting.
How do I check if a bookmaker holds a GRAI licence?▾
Search the public licence register at grai.ie by company name. Each licence has a reference number in the format GRAI-XXXX-RB-26-XXXX. The register lists the licensed company, which is not always the same as the brand name.
View GRAI-Licensed Bookmakers →

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About the Editorial Team

This page is written by Mark Craic, editor at CraicBet with 8 years of experience in gambling analytics. We cover the GRAI licensing landscape, verify operator statuses against the official register, and update pages when statuses change.