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    Ireland
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    Ireland · Betting laws

    Is Sports Betting Legal in Ireland?

    Online betting operators need a GRAI remote betting licence; these licences took effect on 1 July 2026. In-person betting licences start on 1 December 2026, and gaming and lottery licences follow in 2027–2028.

    Legal age
    18+
    Licensed sportsbooks
    1
    Tax on winnings
    None

    By Legal Betting Reviews editorial team · Updated

    At a glance

    Minimum age
    18+
    Tax on winnings
    Players do not pay tax on betting winnings.
    Operator tax
    Operators pay betting duty of 2% of turnover.
    Self-exclusion
    No national scheme yet; use each sportsbook's own self-exclusion tool.
    Help
    Gambling Care National Helpline · 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie

    The main laws

    • 2024

      Gambling Regulation Act 2024

      Created the GRAI and a new licensing system for betting, gaming and lotteries.

    • 1931

      Betting Act 1931

      The older betting law that the 2024 Act's licensing system replaces.

    How to check a sportsbook's licence

    1. Look for GRAI licence details in the betting site's footer or terms.
    2. Check the operator against the GRAI's list of licensees on grai.ie.
    3. Avoid sites without an Irish licence: remote licences from the old system expired on 30 June 2026.

    Recent changes

    1. The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 was signed into law.

    2. GRAI remote betting licences took effect on 1 July; in-person licences follow on 1 December.

    Sources

    This guide is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the regulator's website for the latest rules.