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Weekly digests covering GRAI licensing updates, betting regulation, upcoming racing and responsible gambling resources for Irish punters. 18+ only. No race results are reported without verification.
7 November 2026 · Research
ESRI Study: 54% of Irish Online Gamblers Hold a Second Account, 4 in 10 Drift to Casino
New ESRI research for the GRAI (4 Nov 2026): 77% of Irish gamblers bet online, 54% of account holders opened a second account, 10% hold four or more, and almost 4 in 10 sports bettors move on to casino games.
5 November 2026 · Regulation
GRAI Targets 100+ Unlicensed Betting Sites: What Irish Bettors Need to Know
GRAI enforcement action against 100+ unlicensed operators, what risks punters face using unlicensed sites, how to check the GRAI register and how the new NGER self-exclusion system works.
5 November 2026 · Market
Irish Online Betting Hits Record €911m in Q3 2026 as GRAI Era Takes Hold
Irish online betting turnover hit a record €911m in Q3 2026 — the first full quarter under GRAI licensing. Market context, what it means for licensing pace, and in-person licences arriving December 2026.
4 November 2026 · Weekly Digest
Ireland Betting & Gambling News — November 2026
GRAI licensing context, what licensed sites must offer punters, upcoming racing (Leopardstown Christmas Festival, Cheltenham ante-post), mobile betting trends, responsible gambling resources.
4 November 2026 · Monthly Round-Up
Ireland Betting News: November 2026 Round-Up
GRAI licensing update, in-person betting licences from December 2026, Cheltenham trials season begins, Revolut gambling settings update.
November 2026 · Regulation
GRAI Licences Ireland — November 2026 Update
Detailed update on GRAI remote betting licences issued since July 2026, licence verification guidance and what the new framework means for Irish punters.
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