Tonybet Adds Poker to Its Irish Platform
By 
Jovana Vukovic ·
Tonybet has expanded its offering in Ireland with the launch of poker on October 6, adding the card game to a platform that already features sports betting, live casino and slots.…
Tag: Ireland
Betfred Halts Ireland Operations Before GRAI Licensing Shift
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Betfred has announced that it will temporarily stop offering services in Ireland at the end of June as the country moves into a new era of gambling regulation. The decision…
Ireland Orders Withdrawal of TonyBet YouTube Ads
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Ireland’s advertising watchdog has ruled against two YouTube campaigns by TonyBet after concluding that the content breached national gambling promotion standards. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) determined that…
Ireland’s Gambling Licensing Process to Begin in 2026
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Ireland’s revamped gambling regulation is set to enter a new phase as the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) prepares to begin issuing licenses to operators. This marks the first…
Ireland Introduces Bank Card Blocking to Address Gambling Risks
By 
Filip Radulovic ·
A new measure to support individuals dealing with gambling problems has been rolled out in Ireland, giving bank customers the ability to voluntarily block their debit cards from being used…
Ireland’s Gambling Regulator Issues Licensing Guidelines Ahead of New System
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has issued comprehensive licensing guidelines, marking another milestone in its efforts to modernise the country’s gambling oversight framework. The newly published guidance aims…
Ireland and Gibraltar Formalize Gambling Oversight Partnership
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, furthering its efforts to establish cooperative frameworks with fellow gambling…
Ireland’s Gambling Licensing Scheme Delayed Until Mid-2026
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Ireland’s plan to regulate its lucrative gambling industry under new, strict rules has been pushed back to mid-2026, more than a year after the appointment of the Gambling Regulation Authority of…
Bank of Ireland Responds to Surge in Youth Gambling with Voluntary Card Blocks
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Gambling activity among young adults in Ireland has seen a sharp increase in early 2025, driven in part by major sporting events. New data from Bank of Ireland reveals that…
Ireland’s Gambling Authority Sets Stage for Licensing Rollout
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has taken a significant step toward implementing the country’s new gambling licensing system, inviting operators and suppliers to register their interest ahead of…
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland Becomes Operational Under New Laws
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Ireland has officially launched the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), bringing a new era of gambling regulation to the country. Established under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the GRAI…
Northern Ireland Lawmakers Urge UK Government to Restrict Gambling Advertising
By Filip Radulovic ·
Members of Northern Ireland’s Stormont Assembly are calling on the UK Government to implement stricter regulations on gambling advertising within the region. The All Party Group on Reducing Harm Relating…
Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Passes, Modernizing Gambling Laws
By Filip Radulovic ·
Ireland has taken a significant step forward in overhauling its gambling legislation with the passage of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 through the Oireachtas. The bill, which has now completed its…
Irish Senate Debates Total Ban on Gambling Bonuses
By Filip Radulovic ·
The debate over Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is intensifying, with Senators Lynn Ruane and Alice Mary Higgins advocating for a total ban on gambling bonuses as the bill nears…
Irish DOJ to Propel Gambling Regulation in 2023 Justice Plan
By Filip Radulovic ·
Late last week Ministers Harris and Browne published Justice Plan 2023. A framework building on Plans in 2021 and 2022 and outlining over 140 specific actions to continue building stronger,…
MMA superstar Conor McGregor was Hit by a Car while riding his Bike in Ireland
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Casino News Daily ·
On Friday, January 27th, 2023 the mixed martial arts Irish superstar, Conor McGregor, was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on the streets of Ireland. Luckily for McGregor he…
Ireland Readies for Regulation, Gambling Chief Sought
By 
Terry Davis ·
As the Department of Justice in Ireland works toward implementing the new Gambling Regulation Act, junior justice minister James Browne TD has announced that a chief executive for the Gambling…
Aspire Unveils iGaming Platform Deal with Ireland’s Funfair Casino
By Terry Davis ·
Provider of B2B iGaming solutions Aspire Global last week announced that it has signed a platform and managed services agreement with Irish casino group Funfair Casino to help it take…
Northern Ireland Residents Voice Support for Land-Based Casinos, Online Gambling
By Terry Davis ·
Residents of Northern Ireland believe the country’s current gambling laws should be amended to permit land-based casinos, regulate online gambling, and allow Sunday betting, if the results of a recent…
GiG Signs Platform Partnership with Irish Casino Operator Slotbox
By Terry Davis ·
Online gambling software solutions provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has inked a long-term agreement with Irish casino operator Slotbox Limited to power the latter’s debut into the online gaming space.…
DraftKings Tests In-House SBTech Platform with Irish Sportsbook
By Terry Davis ·
US sports betting operator DraftKings last week soft-launched an online sportsbook in the Republic of Ireland to put to the test its newly acquired in-house sports betting platform provider SBTech…
More Than 230 Gambling Addicts Sought Help in Ireland in 2019, Figures Show
By Terry Davis ·
More than 230 people suffering from gambling addiction sought help in the Republic of Ireland last year, figures from the country’s National Drug Treatment Reporting System show. The reported figure…
Flutter-Stars Marriage to Go Ahead Despite Covid-19 Disruptions; Irish Group Drops Dividend Plan
By Terry Davis ·
Gambling operator Flutter Entertainment has scrapped cash dividend plans to keep finances at hand for its £10-plus-billion merger with Canadian gaming and sports betting powerhouse The Stars Group. Flutter said…
BoyleSports Buys 35 William Hill Betting Shops in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man
By Terry Davis ·
Irish bookmaker BoyleSports has acquired 35 William Hill betting shops, mostly located across Northern Ireland, for an undisclosed amount as the independent operator has been looking to expand its estate.…
188BET Closes Shop in “Very Competitive” UK and Ireland
By Terry Davis ·
188BET departs very competitive UK and Irish gambling market; nullifies some of the bets made by customers Online gambling operator 188BET today announced that it is closing shop in Great…
New Trust to Raise Funds from Irish Bookmakers for Gambling Addiction Research
By Terry Davis ·
A new trust will direct funds to gambling addiction research and counseling services, as Ireland struggles to regulate its gambling industry The Irish Bookmakers Association will pledge €1 million a…
Ireland-Facing Gambling Websites Allow Children to Gamble, Study Finds
By 
Robert Johnson ·
Most gambling operators servicing Irish gamblers do not check gamblers’ age when a new account is being opened Ireland-facing online gambling operators are allowing children to gamble on their websites…
Football Association of Ireland to Hold “Fair Debate” on Gambling Sponsorship
By Robert Johnson ·
The Football Association of Ireland is ready to have a “fair debate” on whether it should continue partnering gambling companies, but its Chief Executive, John Delaney, has refused to confirm…
Ireland Revenue’s Crackdown on Gambling Machines Brings €1 Million in Extra Tax Money
By Robert Johnson ·
Republic of Ireland’s crackdown on unlicensed gambling machines has brought an additional of €1 million in tax contributions, Revenue has said in comments on the progress of a nationwide project…
Ireland’s Revenue Declares War on Dublin’s Illegal Casinos
By Robert Johnson ·
Ireland’s Revenue has issued enforcement letters to a number of illegally operating casino facilities across Dublin giving them 21 days to remove gambling machines from their premises, The Times reported…