🇮🇪 Ireland switches on gambling licensing

Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) will start issuing online bookmaker licences from 1 July 2026, with penalties reaching €20 million or 10% of turnover for breaches, according to TheGambler Media. 📅💼 The framework also includes a national self-exclusion register and a €14 million-a-year social impact fund. For operators, this marks a clear shift from transition to enforcement — and a more structured, responsible market. 🛡️📊