Irish regulator GRAI: 54% of online gamblers have a second account

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has a better picture of how people in Ireland gamble, according to SBC News. The insight is based on a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), which examined the behaviour of a pool of 1,000 adult gamblers.

The key finding: 54% of online players have a second account. The material available is a brief announcement, so the methodology, the timing of the full report and any further conclusions from the regulator are not disclosed. The full ESRI study and GRAI's decisions should be checked against primary sources.

Why it matters

For operators in Ireland, this is a signal that multiple accounts are widespread and need to be factored into customer checks and responsible gamblingОтветственная играResponsible gambling is a set of operator and player practices that reduce the risk of gambling addiction and financial harm: limits, self-exclusion, reminders, and support. measures. For affiliates and arbitrage teams, registration metrics may overstate the number of unique players.