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As of the 23rd October 2024, the Gambling Regulation Act has become law.gov.ie - Minister Browne welcomes passing of historic legislation to streamline, strengthen and modernise gambling regulationThis is a major milestone for the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Over the coming months we eagerly await the appointment of the Authority and the commencement of operations on a phased basis.

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), once established, will be responsible for the licensing and regulation of gambling services in Ireland, to streamline the process for complaints around advertising for gambling they have partnered with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)GRAI will now advise consumers they can direct complaints around gambling advertising to the Advertising Standards Authority. Under the new partnership, ASA and GRAI will work collaboratively on triaging complaints around marketing communications for gambling in Ireland. In this regard, the GRAI will in future deal with complaints regarding entities who hold a licence with the organisation, whilst the Advertising Standards Authority will handle other complaints.The GRAI, once established, will protect the public by promoting a gambling sector that operates transparently and in accordance with the laws of Ireland, particularly the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. This Act contains a number of restrictions on licences in relation to advertising, social media and more. It will also create awareness of problem gambling and establish safeguards to address it. By working with the Advertising Standards Authority, as the GRAI’s powers are commenced, we will aim to address any concerns raised by the public about advertising in and surrounding gambling promptly and effectively, in line with the Advertising Standard Authority’s code. Our partnership reiterates our commitment to safeguard the public, and to ensure they are informed and protected by upholding the highest standards of marketing communications.Anne-Marie Caulfield, CEO Designate, GRAI

First Irish study on suicide and gambling identifies 23 deaths where gambling was noted in coroner filesA qualitative analysis of people who died by suicide and had gambling documented in their coronial file