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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and individuals impacted by gambling problems to shape the Social Impact Fund, established under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. This fund will support research and services for those harmed by gambling, financed by a mandatory levy on industry participants. The justice department will oversee fund allocation while the GRAI manages its formation.
The GRAI published four surveys aimed at persons with first-hand experience, addiction care providers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) dealing with vulnerable groups and affected family and friends. An NGO named Pobal will assist the GRAI in administering and managing the fund. It also developed the questionnaires on behalf of the GRAI. The call for survey responses runs from 14th April until 15th May 2025.
The GRAI will also establish the supporting levy, with the justice department deciding licensee contribution percentages based on turnover. Nonrefundable player funds from closed accounts will also contribute to the fund. Charitable lottery licensees are exempt from contributions.
The Social Impact Fund appears to have structural and purpose related parallels with the UK's recently introduced statutory levy. The UK version, which was launched in April, supports the government's plans to generate £100 million for gambling-related harm prevention by taking a share of industry participant revenues. Interested in more information regarding the UK’s levy? Read our recent article on this topic.
For operators seeking to understand and prepare for these upcoming changes in Ireland, Chevron Group offers valuable assistance. Chevron Group provides guidance on interpreting new regulations, understanding the potential levy implications for your business, and helps establish processes for compliance once the levy framework is finalised by the GRAI and the Department of Justice. Contact Thees Buschmann ([email protected]) and Nikolas Lotz ([email protected]) for expert advice on regulatory changes in different jurisdictions. Follow us on LinkedIn for more industry related news.
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