title: Ireland — Outlook: What is coming? | advennt.io canonical: https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/ireland/outlook/ [Jurisdictions](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/) [Ireland](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/ireland/) Outlook Ireland · Question 11 of 11 # Outlook: What is coming? Mixed · Confirmed · Expert approved · 2 post-review updates · Not reviewed · In expert review scope · [Back to full Ireland report →](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/ireland/) Key section parameters | Jurisdiction | Ireland (IE) | |---|---| | Regulator | Recorded in register | | Favourability | Mixed | | Confidence | Confirmed | | Review status | Expert approved · 2 post-review updates · Not reviewed · In expert review scope | | Last collected | 20 Oct 2026 | Summary answer When will applications open for the various types of licences? Betting (remote and intermediary): open now. Betting (in-person): open now. Gaming (remote): 2027. Gaming (in-person): 2027. Lottery (remote and in-person): 2028. Business to Business (B2B): 2028. Charitable and philanthropic: 2028. Whe… Not reviewed Information added after the 21 Aug 2026 expert review — published for currency and labelled not reviewed. 19 Sep 2026 Not reviewed The reform pipeline for Ireland's gambling regime remains active through the rest of 2026. The Social Impact Fund levy design consultation has concluded, but the levy rate itself has not yet been set by the Minister, leaving a probable but fragile interim state pending ministerial determination. Further phased commencements are expected, including in-person betting licensing from 1 December 2026 and the eventual opening of B2B and charitable licensing pathways, alongside the establishment of GRAI's investigation and enforcement units expected in Q3 2026. Each of these represents an active, unresolved element of the regime's build-out rather than a settled position, and each would materially affect the entry calculus for operators once resolved. 5 Sep 2026 Not reviewed The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 is in force in partial phases. B2C remote betting became operational on 1 July 2026; B2C in-person betting is expected to follow around December 2026, with remote gaming and B2B licensing tracks to come online afterward. No active consultations or new draft legislation were identified this cycle, suggesting the current period is focused on implementing the existing Act's phased commencement schedule rather than further legislative amendment. The multi-phase rollout signals continued regulatory tightening ahead, as additional licence classes, enforcement capacity, and player-protection mechanisms such as the planned National Gambling Exclusion Register come online over the following cycles. ## Full section analysis When will applications open for the various types of licences? Betting (remote and intermediary): open now. Betting (in-person): open now. Gaming (remote): 2027. Gaming (in-person): 2027. Lottery (remote and in-person): 2028. Business to Business (B2B): 2028. Charitable and philanthropic: 2028. When will the National Gambling Exclusion Register come into effect and when will the associated technical specifications, integration requirements and implementation guidance to be published? The sections of the legislation relating to the National Gambling Exclusion Register have not yet been commenced, and no date has yet been set for the Register to go live. The GRAI has stated that it continues to work diligently on the establishment of this important measure, and that it will communicate the technical specifications, integration requirements and implementation guidance with licensees in due course. Will there be an opportunity for operators to contribute to the development of the technical standards, guidance documents and regulations? The GRAI have previously, and will continue to, consult with the public and licensees in relation to the drafting of regulations. Regulation making is a very involved process which requires researching best practice, primary research and market analysis. In relation to some regulations, the GRAI will go out to public consultation in order to invite opinion from licensees and the public on the proposed new legislation. Licensees may have noted that in 2025 the GRAI went out for public consultation in relation regulations around section 38, 108 and 129 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. Where can I find further information on the technical standards in relation to customer limits, marketing and consent controls, identity verification processes, account structures and payment method restrictions? Technical standards are currently in development and will be open for public consultation before being finalised. The GRAI encourages operators to engage with the consultation when it opens.