Ireland vs the UK: Comparing Two Evolving Gambling Markets
The UK's framework has matured over nearly two decades and is now being tightened further, while Ireland is only now replacing legislation that predates the internet. NetBet...
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Stake shuts down in Ireland after regulatory intervention
The move comes just two months after the GRAI introduced a new licensing system as part of its work to build a regulatory framework focused on integrity and player...
Paddy Power considering closure of 100 betting shops
Flutter Entertainment has revealed that it’s reviewing up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops in the UK and Ireland for potential closure, with around 400 jobs expected to be...
Ireland introduces tighter AML rules for gambling operators
Ireland’s Ministry of Finance is set to launch a new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing strategy on August 20, 2026, in an attempt to put tighter controls...
Ireland threatens prediction markets with enforcement action
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) revealed that it’s planning to launch enforcement action against prediction markets if the operators fail to block access...
Betfred to temporarily stop operating in Ireland from June 30
Betfred has revealed that it will temporarily stop operating in Ireland starting from June 30, 2026, as it prepares for the launch of the country’s new gambling licensing...
Ireland targets Polymarket over suspicious election bets
Ireland’s Finance Minister Simon Harris has raised concerns over abnormal betting activity on Polymarket connected to the Dublin Central bye-election held on May 15, 2026,...
What makes for the best online casinos In Ireland? 5 critical factors
What makes for the best online casino in Ireland, you ask? There are quite a few things that you need to consider. In a market as large and impactful as this one, operating...
Entain shuts down 39 Ladbrokes shops in Ireland
After discussions of a total sale of its Ladbrokes retail estate in Ireland to Bar One Racing collapsed, Entain has announced the decision to close 39 Ladbrokes shops in the...