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On July 21, 2026, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The MOU represents the first formal cooperation agreement between GRAI and a United States gambling regulatory entity, establishing a partnership between Ireland's newly established regulator and one of the world's longest-standing dedicated gaming authorities. The agreement reflects both regulators' recognition of the need for coordinated oversight of online and remote betting services, particularly as gambling increasingly occurs across borders. GRAI commenced licensing online and remote betting services in Ireland recently, and the MOU facilitates knowledge-sharing and best practice exchange between the two authorities. Anne Marie Caulfield, GRAI chief executive, said the Nevada Gaming Control Board's expertise in gambling regulation is valuable to GRAI as a newly established regulator. Caulfield added that GRAI welcomes the insight and experience the NGCB can provide, with both authorities prioritising consumer protection and public health and safety. Mike Dreitzer, NGCB chairman, said the board is pleased to sign the MOU and looks forward to sharing best practices and advancing collaboration with GRAI. The agreement was signed at the ICE 2026 event held in Barcelona earlier in 2026. This development signals GRAI's commitment to establishing international regulatory relationships as it develops its regulatory framework for Ireland's gambling sector. The MOU provides a foundation for ongoing cooperation on regulatory matters, enforcement coordination, and information-sharing between the two jurisdictions.