Remote Bookmaker's Licence

Overview

Note

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) was established in March 2025. Once operational, it will be responsible for the regulation of gambling. Meanwhile, Revenue will continue to issue licences under the Betting and Gaming Acts

Queries on the GRAI can be emailed to communications@grai.ie. 

If your business involves entering into bets with persons in Ireland by remote means, you must hold a Remote Bookmaker’s Licence. You are also liable to pay Betting Duty.

'Remote means' refers to communication by any electronic means, including the internet, telephone and any form of telegraphy, whether wireless or not.

Licensed bookmakers may accept bets by remote means without a Remote Bookmaker’s Licence  in certain circumstances. These are where the total value of remote bets accepted is the lessor of:

• €250,000
• or
• 10% of their annual turnover covered by their Bookmaker’s Licence.

The current licensing period is from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025. The new licensing period is a one year fixed period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. Licences will expire at the end of the licensing period regardless of the issue date. 

The cost of a first Remote Bookmaker’s Licence is €5,000. The cost of renewal is based on turnover.

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