The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Belgian Gaming Commission (BGC) to strengthen its European ties.
The MoU marks the second the newly established regulatory body has agreed this year, after putting pen to paper on a partnership with the Gambling Commission in April.
The GRAI said it plans to seal several more MoUs with other European gambling regulators in the coming months.
As part of the GRAI and BGC’s partnership, the regulators have agreed to a co-operation framework and “broad principles” of collaboration.
It is hoped that by working closely with one another, both the GRAI and the BGC will be able to see improvements in “respective duties and functions”.
“The Belgian Commission have given their time generously in the set up phase of the GRAI and their support and advice has been greatly received,” the GRAI added.
The MoU was signed into effect by GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield and BGC president Magali Clavie.
Caulfield said: “This memorandum of understanding with the Belgian Gaming Commission is a significant step in formalising the working relationship between Irish and Belgian gambling regulators.
“I would like to thank Magali Clavie, Steve Mees and their colleagues for the support and advice they have given the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland in its formative phase.”
Elsewhere, the GRAI has insisted Ireland’s new licensing system will be in place this year following reports suggesting there could be delays to the process.
As per The Journal, the publication reported Ireland’s new framework would not be in place until mid-2026 based on comments made by justice minister Jim O’Callaghan.
However, the GRAI said it was making progress with its aims, and that a launch of the licensing process this year was still on track.
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