EXPERT INSIGHTS & NEWS

GRAI has opened consultations on three draft regulations covering prescribed games, records and accounts, and information for account holders. Operators have until 3pm on 20 August 2026 to respond.

We have appointed former PokerStars and VGW executive David Lyons as a Non-Executive Director to support the continued development of our Irish business as the country’s new gambling regulatory framework takes shape.

SolutionsHub is reflecting on a strong first half of 2026, marked by its 10th anniversary, EGR B2B Awards success, increased market visibility and the continued development of its Ireland programme.

The GRAI has opened an industry survey on prescribed games for remote and in-person gaming. It is an early but important sign of the Irish regime moving from headline reform into product-level definition.

With Ireland’s new gambling framework now live, SolutionsHub comments on early operator interest and the broader strategic implications for European markets.

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has confirmed the opening of its licensing portal, marking the formal start of the application process under Ireland’s new betting regulatory regime.

Ireland has taken a decisive step in implementing its new gambling framework, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland now formally empowered to issue licences under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.

SolutionsHub will attend ICE 2026 as a stand partner with Digital Isle of Man, meeting international gaming, fintech and technology businesses operating across regulated markets.

SolutionsHub has opened a new Dublin office to support operators entering Ireland’s soon-to-be regulated gambling market. The expansion strengthens our local presence and helps clients prepare for Irish licence applications, compliance requirements and the upcoming GRAI framework.

The UK’s decision to raise Remote Gaming Duty to 40% has triggered a structural retreat in its online gambling sector. Licensed operators face unprecedented tax pressure, investment is evaporating, smaller firms are exiting, and consumers risk being driven toward unregulated sites, while Ireland emerges as a key beneficiary.