# What a licensed Irish betting app must show about its licence

> What section 110 says about showing a GRAI licence number on online platforms and in adverts, what is unconfirmed for mobile apps, and how to check a number.

Source: https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/licence-number-display-rules/
Updated: 2026-11-07

Section 110 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 requires a licensee to show a copy of its licence and the licence number on every online platform, and to give its registration number in its advertising. Both parts have been in force since 5 February 2026. Whether this covers a mobile app in particular is not confirmed and is a question for a lawyer.

## What section 110 says

- **s.110(1)(a)(ii):** a copy of the licence and the licence number on every online platform.
- **s.110(1)(b):** the registration number in all the licensee's advertising.
- **In force:** since 5 February 2026.

This is a summary from our research notes. Read the [Act](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/act/35/enacted/en/html) before relying on it.

**In short:** the duty sits with the licensee, and it covers platforms and adverts.

## What is not confirmed

- Whether a mobile app counts as an online platform under s.110: Not checked, a question for a lawyer.
- Whether the registration number (s.107(1)(b)) is the register's Licence Number: not confirmed.
- Whether a site like this must show a number beside every link to an app: open.

Operator pages on this site are planned to show licensee, number, type and check date. Background: [licensing since 1 July 2026](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/grai-licensing-from-july-2026/).

**In short:** three open points; none is settled by this page.

## Where the number is seen in apps

**Where the licence number is shown, per candidate operator. Source: apps, store descriptions and operator websites · checked 7 November 2026 (all rows: Not checked)**

| Operator (candidate, licence to be confirmed) | iOS app | Android app | Operator website | Store description | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
| Paddy Power | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
| BoyleSports | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
| BetVictor | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
| Betway | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
| William Hill | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
| Unibet | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |

**In short:** no observation is recorded yet; the table fills only from looking.

## How to check a number yourself

1. Find the licensee's name and licence number in the app, store description or website.
2. The number looks like GRAI-NNNN-RB-26-NNNN.
3. Search the [GRAI register](https://www.grai.ie/register/licence-register) by licensee name.
4. Match number, licence type and dates.
5. No entry or a mismatch: do not deposit.

Full walkthrough: [how to check a licence](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/check-a-betting-app-licence/).

**In short:** five steps, and a mismatch means stop.

## Why the number matters

In our reference read, the register's Domain Names field was empty on all 40 records. A domain or an app therefore cannot be tied to a licensee from the register alone.

The number shown by the operator, matched to the register, is the link. See also [licensee and trading name](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/licensee-and-trading-name-meaning/).

**In short:** the register has no domains, so the number does the linking.

## Related questions

**Is the licence number the same as the registration number in the Act?**

Not confirmed. The Act speaks of a registration number (s.107(1)(b)); the register field is called Licence Number. Use the number as the register and the operator show it.

**What if I cannot find a number in the app?**

Look in the store description and on the operator's website, then search the register by licensee name. If you find no entry or the details do not match, do not deposit.

**Does a number in an advert prove the operator is licensed?**

No. A number is only a claim until it matches an entry on the GRAI register, with the same licensee, type and dates.

**In short:** a displayed number counts only when the register matches it.

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## FAQ

**Is the licence number the same as the registration number in the Act?**

Not confirmed. The Act speaks of a registration number (s.107(1)(b)); the register field is called Licence Number. Use the number as the register and the operator show it.

**What if I cannot find a number in the app?**

Look in the store description and on the operator's website, then search the register by licensee name. If you find no entry or the details do not match, do not deposit.

**Does a number in an advert prove the operator is licensed?**

No. A number is only a claim until it matches an entry on the GRAI register, with the same licensee, type and dates.