Ireland’s Gambling Authority Teams Up with Gibraltar Counterpart
Since its formal establishment in March 2025, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has been very proactive in terms of overhauling the industry. It has introduced a number of new measures as it aims to address a system that was in need of attention.
Moving forward, the GRAI has been eager to set up cross-border partnerships, and this ongoing target has been confirmed in recent news.
GRAI and Gibraltar
Reports indicate that the new Irish gambling authority has signed an agreement with its equivalent body in Gibraltar. The partnership is referred to as a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, and it cements the relationship between the GRAI and the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority.
The agreement was signed in Dublin in June by Andrew Lynam, the commissioner of the Gibraltar organisation, along with Anne Marie Caulfield, CEO of the GRAI.
This is the third arrangement of its kind involving the Irish regulatory body and overseas counterparts. They have been introduced, as many operators hold multiple licenses across the gambling industry, and it’s beneficial for authorities in different regions to establish a working relationship.
The aim is to share information and to provide mutual support between each regulatory body as it seeks to oversee such a diverse and global sector.
Significant Step
Both parties welcomed the agreement, while underlining the importance of the MoU.
“This memorandum of understanding is a significant step in formalising the working relationship between regulators in Ireland and Gibraltar,” Anne Marie Caulfield said.
She then continued to thank Lynam and his department for their ‘ongoing support and assistance.
A Trio of Agreements
The agreement between the GRAI and the Gibraltar authority is the third arrangement between the Irish regulator and overseas organisations. It follows similar partnerships with the UK Gambling Commission and the Belgian Gaming Commission.
While there are no reports of any similar deals in the pipeline, it seems likely that the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland will pursue other MoUs in the future. The body has been extremely active since its official inception in March 2025, and is rarely out of the iGaming news publications.
A Global Game
With more countries and regions opening up to legalised gambling, this truly is a global industry. Each online casino and sports betting brand will naturally want to maximise their profits by opening up to business in as many areas as possible.
That’s why agreements such as the Memorandum of Understanding between Ireland and Gibraltar have been put in place. Each separate country will have its own legislation, but they will likely take a similar approach to key issues such as advertising, sponsorship and responsible gambling.
By sharing information regarding anyone who transgresses the rules in one jurisdiction, the other regulatory body can monitor that operator and ensure that they stay within their license agreement.
It’s a way of ensuring that each company plays by the rules and keeps its customers safe. Ireland has been especially proactive in this area, and we can expect more agreements to follow in future months.