Online casino licence in Ireland: what applies before GRAI gaming licences

Online casino licence in Ireland: what applies today?

None from GRAI yet: its gaming licences, which will cover online casinos, open for applications during 2027 and 2028. The legal company behind casino games can differ from the sportsbook company. Our directory records the terms source and separates product-specific licensing statements. An Irish remote betting licence should not be described as a casino licence.

Read more than the welcome headline

Check wagering, expiry, excluded games and maximum-bet conditions before accepting a promotion. Where terms have not been verified, we publish no bonus amount. The same restraint applies to payment methods and payout times.

Use euro examples carefully

Irish readers often compare amounts in euro, but the account’s actual currency, fees and available payment methods must be checked with the provider. A EUR reference on our pages is context, not a promise about an individual account.

What these listings mean

These are selected, source-checked starting points, not a complete register or a rating table. The operator’s current product terms and location checks govern eligibility. You must be at least 18. No deposit or withdrawal tests are claimed.

Frequently asked questions

Does GRAI license online casinos yet?

No. No GRAI online casino licence exists yet; its gaming licences, which will cover online casinos, open for applications during 2027 and 2028. Until then, an Irish remote betting licence should not be described as a casino licence. Check which licence each of the 26 casino brands serving Ireland actually holds today, using the operator’s own terms and the GRAI.

Is a GRAI betting licence also a casino licence?

No. In Ireland, a GRAI remote betting licence should not be described as a casino licence, and GRAI gaming licences for online casinos only open for applications during 2027 and 2028. The legal company behind casino games can also differ from the sportsbook company under the same brand, so licensing statements need to be checked product by product.

How do I check an online casino’s licence in Ireland?

Start with the operator’s own terms and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, the primary source for licence information. Identify the legal company behind the casino games, as it can differ from the sportsbook company, and confirm which product any licence covers. Remember that no GRAI online casino licence exists yet, and that an Irish betting licence is not a casino licence.

What is the minimum age for online casinos in Ireland?

18. You must be at least 18 to use the casino brands listed for Ireland, and each operator’s current product terms and location checks govern eligibility. Account currency, fees and payment methods should also be checked with the provider, because a euro reference on an information page is context, not a promise about an individual account.

Original sources

Paddy Power terms · Betfair terms · PokerStars terms · Revenue licensing guidance

Sources and verification

Checked on 18 October 2026. Online casino licence information for Ireland comes from the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.