Online casinos in Ireland

Legislation on online casinos in Ireland

Regulation of online casinos in Ireland

There is no online casino legislation in Ireland. The non-profit trade association The Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland (after this — GLAI, Association) operates in the country. It created to coordinate the actions of the representatives of Ireland in the EU. It includes private gaming clubs and online casino operators.

GLAI members adhere to the principles of association. They outlined in the Code of Practice.

To become a member of the GLAI, the organization fills out an application that the Executive Committee is considering. Members of the Association receive a GLAI certificate.

It defines gambling regulation: the licensing procedure, the creation of the regulatory body, and its powers.

The main goals of this law are:

• the honesty of online gambling;
• protecting vulnerable people, including children, from participating in online games;
• elimination of risks in which wagering can contribute to illegal activities (money laundering, terrorist financing);
• protection of the rights of players.

Officially, the bill is not yet valid.

Licensing online casino Irelan

Irish law does not provide for licensing casinos. Operators receive licenses in countries that allow them to open online casinos anywhere in the world.

Player protection at online casino Ireland

Licensed platforms provide responsible and safe games:

• checking the age of users (18+);
• denial of access to minors;
• self-exclusion for players;
• responsible game information;
• non-provision of loans;
• anti-money laundering.
• the ability to set a deposit limit;
• win percentage information (RTP) for each game.

Online platform operators recommend that users learn responsible game tips. They are on the website of The Responsible Gambling Council.

Technical Support Contacts for Players and Affiliates

Online casinos have LiveChat, a phone, and email to support users, which works round-the-clock.

There are no laws in the country that regulate social responsibility in gambling. In 2019, the Gambling Awareness Trust (GAT), a charitable organization to solve the problems of players in Ireland, was created. You can contact the international service — Gamblers Anonymous.