Casino
March 24, 2025
LiveScore Bet Gets Strong Start in Bulgaria with 7777 Gaming
LiveScore Bet has got a strong start in the Bulgarian iGaming market with the company expanding its content offering through a partnership with 7777 Gaming. 7777 Gaming to Help LiveScore Bet Expand in Bulgaria’s iGaming Market 7777 Gaming’s titles will now aid LiveScore Bet in gaining a firmer foothold in the market through the introduction […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Bulgaria’s Government Pushes for Stricter Gambling Laws
The Bulgarian government has stepped up its fight against illegal gambling, which it sees as a big risk to people’s well-being and the country’s safety. At a recent news briefing, officials from the ruling group pointed out the worrying rise in gambling that is not controlled by law. They asked for tougher rules to keep […]
Industry
November 29, 2024
Bulgarian Betting Continues to Grow Despite Lower Tax Contributions
The Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria (AGIB) has published its financial report for the first nine months of 2024, highlighting a decline in gambling taxes in spite of the industry’s rapid growth. The discrepancy was caused by taxation changes that the Bulgarian Parliament passed last year. Bulgarian Betting Flourishes Thanks to the New Regulations […]
Legal
October 24, 2024
Problem Gambler Sues Bulgarian Operator over Self-Exclusion Failure
A Bulgarian man has taken an operator to court over a self-exclusion violation. He is now seeking his money back, as well as BGN 1,000 ($552.1) in damages. The Man Has Been Struggling with Gambling for Years The man described himself as a long-term problem gambler who had been playing for over 15 years. According […]
Industry
October 23, 2024
Bulgaria: Eight People Arrested over Casino Hacking Scheme
Eight individuals, suspected of manipulating gambling devices in different regions across Bulgaria were recently arrested. Police raids against the fraudulent ring, which consisted of seven men and one woman, were conducted on Sunday. The Group Hacked Slots, Roulette Games What’s known so far is that the group manipulated slot machines and roulette table games to […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Bulgaria Takes Down More than 2.5K Illegal Gambling Websites
Just like other European countries, Bulgaria constantly monitors its online gambling market. In the event of uncovering illegal online gambling websites, the country’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), takes action by taking down such black market operators. Crackdown on Unlawful Gambling Continues In one recent operation, the Agency confirmed it shut down thousands of illegal gambling […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
Bulgaria Allows Social Media Influencers to Promote Gambling
In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) has clarified its stance on gambling advertising, permitting gambling activities advertising through social media influencers despite placing an almost blanket ban on media marketing only three months earlier. The agency’s interpretation of the law has sparked controversy and casts doubt on how effective Bulgaria […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Bulgaria’s Gambling Sector Records Unprecedented Surge
Licensed gambling operators in Bulgaria have paid out BGN 5.79 billion ($3.18 billion) to winning players in 2023, significantly surpassing last year’s results and highlighting the untapped potential of the country’s gaming sector. This data was made available by the National Revenue Agency (NRA) after a Freedom of Information request by local news outlet Mediapool. […]
Industry
May 20, 2024
Bulgaria Bans Gambling Ads; Prohibits Casinos in Underpopulated Areas
After months of discussions, Bulgaria has finally implemented a ban on gambling ads. The measure was signed into law by president Rumen Radev, preventing gambling companies from freely marketing their products. Under the new ad regime, operators are unable to promote their products across all forms of media. The controversial ban still allows gambling companies […]
Casino
April 29, 2024
Bulgarian Media Companies Rally Against Proposed Gambling Advertising Ban
High-profile Bulgarian media companies have raised their voices in opposition to a proposed ban on gambling advertising, expressing concerns over its potential impact on media revenue streams and journalistic freedom. They criticized the government for lacking foresight, alleging that some parties would use the situation to influence the media space before the upcoming elections. The […]