{"id":11046,"date":"2025-03-28T13:36:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=11046"},"modified":"2025-03-28T13:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:36:08","slug":"irelands-new-gambling-regulator-faces-scrutiny-amid-industry-concerns","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/irelands-new-gambling-regulator-faces-scrutiny-amid-industry-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland\u2019s new gambling regulator faces scrutiny amid industry concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ireland\u2019s newly operational Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) has announced plans to create an industry advisory panel as part of its ongoing efforts to shape the country&#8217;s evolving gambling framework. While hailed as a significant step in regulatory reform, the initiative has sparked concerns across the sector about the authority&#8217;s lack of direct experience in gambling operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the GRAI officially came into effect earlier this month with seven newly appointed staff members. However, none of them have prior experience in gambling. Critics argue that this could hinder effective oversight and policymaking, particularly in such a complex and rapidly evolving sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/new-gambling-bill-to-streamline-strengthen-and-modernize-gambling-in-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Gambling Bill to streamline, strengthen and modernize gambling in Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/irelands-new-gambling-regulator-faces-scrutiny-amid-industry-concerns2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/irelands-new-gambling-regulator-faces-scrutiny-amid-industry-concerns2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/irelands-new-gambling-regulator-faces-scrutiny-amid-industry-concerns2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/irelands-new-gambling-regulator-faces-scrutiny-amid-industry-concerns2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/irelands-new-gambling-regulator-faces-scrutiny-amid-industry-concerns2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anne Marie Caulfield, CEO, Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland Picture Conor McCabe Photography. (image supplied with full permission by GRAI).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CEO Anne-Marie Caulfield, who has led GRAI\u2019s establishment since 2022, affirmed the regulator\u2019s commitment to transparency and public input. The advisory panel will gather feedback from operators, while a separate \u201clived experience\u201d group will bring forward voices from those affected by gambling harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"line-height1 has-large-font-size\">Despite efforts to foster dialogue, GRAI has made it clear it will not tolerate lobbying. Under Ireland\u2019s 2015 lobbying regulation law, any lobbying activity must be formally declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Ireland prepares to overhaul its gambling laws, industry leaders urge the government to balance public interest with practical expertise to avoid disrupting a vital economic sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite efforts to foster dialogue, GRAI has made it clear it will not tolerate lobbying. 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