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On April 29, 2026, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Anne Marie Caulfield, GRAI chief executive, and Andrew Gellatly, Alderney Gambling Control Commission executive director, signed the agreement at GRAI offices. The MOU establishes a cooperative framework between the two regulatory bodies, aiming to strengthen their working relationship across all aspects of gambling regulation. The agreement reflects shared regulatory principles between Ireland and the Channel Islands, emphasising proportionate, innovative, and professional regulation of gambling activities. The collaboration is designed to ensure a consistent approach to gambling regulation across counterpart jurisdictions. Caulfield stated that the MOU signifies the GRAI's commitment to working with the Alderney Gambling Control Commission to protect the public. She noted that as the GRAI begins issuing licences in summer 2026, it will look to counterpart regulators like the Alderney Gambling Control Commission for guidance and support. The GRAI's public health mandate includes protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly young people. The MOU comes as the GRAI's licensing function is underway. The authority has indicated that such agreements with other regulatory authorities are important to ensure close collaboration and consistent regulatory approaches across jurisdictions.