Ireland’s gambling regulatory reform programme is facing a slower timetable after the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) reported a substantial funding gap for 2026. The authority said the resources available to it are below the level it requested, affecting the pace and scope of several planned initiatives. The situation is particularly relevant to remote gaming licensing and efforts to monitor overseas operators that provide gambling services to Irish customers....
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Gambling Authorities
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Platforms & Software
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Licences
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