GRAI Licence Checker Ireland
The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 created Ireland’s first dedicated gambling regulator — GRAI (Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland). Since 1 July 2026, any operator taking bets from Irish customers must hold a GRAI remote betting licence. Use this free tool to check any bookmaker or casino.
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GRAI (Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland) began issuing remote betting licences on 1 July 2026 under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. A remote betting licence (licence type: RB) allows an operator to take bets from Irish customers online. No GRAI casino (gaming) licences have been issued — these are expected in 2027–2028. Until then, Irish-facing casinos operate under international licences (Malta MGA, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, UKGC, Estonian HKL/HKT).
What the Results Mean
✅ GRAI Betting Licence — Active: The operator holds a current GRAI remote betting licence. This is the strongest consumer protection available for Irish sports betting customers in 2026. The operator is subject to Irish law, GRAI advertising rules, and the national self-exclusion register.
ℹ️ GRAI Betting Licence (other operators): Several major bookmakers were among the first batch licensed by GRAI in July 2026. We track the public register and update this tool daily. For the full official list, check the GRAI register tracker or the official GRAI website.
⚠️ No GRAI Casino Licence: This is expected for every casino in Ireland right now. Zero GRAI casino licences exist anywhere. If a casino claims to hold a “GRAI casino licence”, that claim is false — report it to GRAI. Casinos may legitimately hold a Malta MGA licence, Gibraltar licence or other EU/EEA licence.
❌ Not Found / Unlicensed: The operator name didn’t match our database. Check the official GRAI register directly and our guide to risks of unlicensed betting sites.
Why GRAI Licences Matter for Irish Punters
Before GRAI, Ireland had no dedicated gambling regulator. Irish customers betting with offshore operators had limited legal recourse. The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 changed this — GRAI-licensed operators must:
- Register customers on Ireland’s National Gambling Exclusion Register (NGER)
- Follow GRAI advertising rules, including the 9pm watershed
- Contribute to the Social Impact Fund for problem gambling treatment
- Handle complaints through GRAI’s dispute resolution process
- Display responsible gambling tools on their platform
See our full GRAI guide and the daily licence register tracker for more.