Remote Betting Intermediary's Licence

Overview

Note

The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 provides for the establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). Once fully established, the GRAI will be the sole body responsible for the regulation and licensing of gambling in Ireland. In the interim, Revenue will continue to issue licences under the Betting Act 1931 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956.

The Gambling Regulation Act reduced the licence term for bookmakers and intermediaries from two years to one. Queries on the role of the Regulator, or the new licencing framework, should be directed to GRAI@justice.ie. Queries on existing licences should be forwarded to the National Excise Licencing Office.

If your business involves allowing people in Ireland to make bets with other persons by remote means, you must hold a Remote Betting Intermediary’s Licence. You are also liable for Betting Intermediary Duty.

‘Remote means’ refers to any means by which a person can communicate and transact with a person in another physical location.

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

The cost of a first licence is €10,000.

The cost of renewal is based on annual commission earnings.

You can make a payemnt all at once or in two equal instalments. The first payment is due at licence issue. The second payment is due on or before 1 December mid-way through the fixed licensing period.

The National Excise Licence Office will send you a notice before the second payment is due.

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