The Register Is the Only List That Matters
Since 1 July 2026 the GRAI has been issuing remote betting licences, and the official register — not any affiliate list, ours included — is the source of truth. Dozens of operators have migrated from the old Revenue system, from household names to niche books. What matters is knowing how to read an entry.
Anatomy of a Licence Number
GRAI numbers are self-describing. Take a real one: GRAI-0191-RB-26-0001. The four-digit code identifies the operator account, RB means Remote Betting (IPB = in-person betting, and a future GM-type code will mark gaming), 26 is the year of issue. So when any site claims a "GRAI casino licence", one glance at the register answers it: no gaming codes exist yet.
Three Checks Before You Deposit
1. Match the company, not the brand — the register lists legal entities, and trading names can differ wildly. The company name lives in the site footer or terms. 2. Check the activity type — a betting licence covers the sportsbook only; the same operator's casino product runs under foreign licences until Irish gaming licensing opens. 3. Check the dates — licences run three years; an expired entry is as good as none.
We Watch It So You Don't Have To
Our GRAI register tracker checks the official register every day and logs every change: new licences, new categories, enforcement. Subscribe by RSS or check the weekly roundup. The day the first gaming licence appears, it will be there.
Frequently Asked Questions
The register grows continuously — dozens of remote betting licences since July 2026. Our tracker logs every change.
Remote Betting. IPB = in-person betting. No gaming (casino) code exists yet.
Many do — but the casino side runs under foreign licences; the GRAI licence covers the sportsbook only.