UK Gambling Commission Signs Cooperation Deal with Irish Regulator
The agreement was formalised during a visit to Dublin this week by UKGC Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes, who met with GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), aimed at strengthening cross-border regulatory collaboration.
The agreement was formalised during a visit to Dublin this week by UKGC Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes, who met with GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield. The MoU “establishes a framework for cooperation” and outlines the key principles of collaboration between the two regulators.
Anne Marie Caulfield said:
“This MoU with the UK Gambling Commission is an important step in formalising the working relationship between the two regulators and I would like to thank Andrew Rhodes, and a number of his colleagues across the various areas of the Commission for their advice and support over the past number of months.”
Fostering Close Collaboration
With both the UK and Ireland sharing many of the same gambling operators and practices, the agreement is expected to improve the flow of information between the two regulators and help them more effectively fulfil their respective duties.
“Open dialogue and close cooperation between both jurisdictions is paramount and I greatly look forward to continuing this close cooperation for the years to come,” Caulfield added.
UKGC Introduces Stricter Rules on Incentives and Promotions
In related developments, the UKGC has also announced a series of new rules concerning gambling incentives and promotional terms, designed to better protect UK consumers and ensure fairer practices by licensed operators.
Following a consultation, the new measures include:
A ban on promotional incentives that combine different types of gambling products
A cap on wagering requirements attached to bonuses
A revision of the wording in the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) to improve clarity and transparency
These changes aim to eliminate harmful marketing tactics and improve player understanding of how bonus offers work—an area the Commission had previously highlighted as a significant concern.
