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News · Updated 28 Oct 2026

Virgin Media Will Pay One Fan €800 to Play GTA 6 for 8 Hours

Short answer: Virgin Media Ireland will pay one winner €100 an hour (€800 in total) to play GTA 6 for 8 hours and post a review on Instagram or TikTok. It is for people in Ireland only, and applications close on 15 November 2026.

By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published 28 Oct 2026 · Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Update (28 Oct 2026): Reported US outlet DailyVoice also picked up the story, describing the gig as about $112 an hour to play GTA 6 before launch.

Reported According to GameSpot and Variety, Virgin Media Ireland is running a contest where one person gets paid to play GTA 6.

Pay: €100 per hour for 8 hours, so €800 (about $890).
Game: Virgin Media buys the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition for the winner. You need your own PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.
Task: play for 8 hours during the week, then post a review on Instagram or TikTok that tags Virgin Media and says it is a paid ad. Gameplay footage is not allowed.
How to enter: write 100 to 200 words on why you should get the job, on Virgin Media’s contest page.
Deadline: applications close on 15 November 2026. The winner is picked at random and contacted within 7 days.
Who can enter: people in Ireland only.

Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets

Who said it: Virgin Media Ireland (brand promotion). Sources: GameSpot, Variety. Our view: This is a real promotion by Virgin Media Ireland. It is not run by Rockstar. Checked: 28 Oct 2026.

Is it real?

Yes, it is a real brand promotion by Virgin Media Ireland, not a Rockstar job. Always enter through Virgin Media’s own website, and be careful with copycat “paid to play GTA 6” posts that ask for payment or passwords.

Sources

GameSpot: This Company Is Paying You To Play GTA 6, But It’s A Long Shot ↗

Last checked: 28 Oct 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Virgin Media pay to play GTA 6?

€100 per hour for 8 hours, which is €800 in total.

Who can apply?

Only people in Ireland.

When do applications close?

15 November 2026.