In Ireland, classic commercial casinos are not permitted; instead, there are private members-only gambling clubs, which were historically used as "quasi-casinos." Permits for amusement halls and cars depend on Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, which is applied only where it is specifically accepted by the local authorities. Since 2025, the national regulator GRAI has been created, which is preparing the launch of a new unified licensing system, including the offline segment; regulator publications confirm the phased start of procedures.
Ireland lacks a national casino licensing system - so there are no public "casinos." Instead, there are private members-only clubs with roulette, poker, blackjack and slots, access to which is possible only by membership. We analyze on what basis such clubs exist, how the entry rules are arranged, what games are presented, what are the risks and what will change with the launch of GRAI.
Learn more →There are no classic public casinos in Dublin, but a network of private gaming clubs operates. We talk about the history and closure of The Fitzwilliam Card Club, who occupied a niche after it, how to work with the members-only format and what the new GRAI regulator will change.
Learn more →In Ireland, classic public casinos are absent, but small gaming halls operate: arcades, private clubs and halls with machine guns. We analyze the formats (FEC/AGC), age and operational requirements, how permits are issued, what are the restrictions on advertising and payments, and what will change the launch of the national regulator GRAI.
Learn more →There are no public licensed casinos in Ireland, but tourist areas live off arcades, small halls with machines (AGC/FEC) and closed members-only clubs. We analyze how the formats are arranged by the sea and in cities, what is possible and impossible, the impact on tourism and what will change the launch of GRAI.
Learn more →How Ireland's poker scene took shape and evolved: from amateur pub games and festivals to private members-only clubs, tournament nets, cash games and responsible practices. We consider legal features, club economics, typical formats, the impact of GRAI reform and prospects until 2030.
Learn more →What barriers and rules are shaping the mass gambling market in Ireland. We analyze age and payment restrictions, advertising and promo, requirements for UX and responsible play, local lotteries and small halls, as well as how these norms change with the launch of GRAI.
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