Online Gaming in Bulgaria

Bulgaria began the process of liberalizing its online gaming markets in 2008, when the state began submitting draft legislation to the European Commission for approval.

In March 2012, the Bulgarian Parliament passed the new Bulgarian Gambling Law and it was published in the State Gazette on 29 March 2012. The new law went into effect on 1 July 2012. In theory, the law is supposed to allow operators the opportunity to obtain a Bulgarian gaming license and operate legally in the country. The law includes a ban on direct advertising of online gaming. Websites operating but not legally licensed and registered will be placed on a blacklist of illegal sites, fined and their websites blocked by the ISP. The blacklist is maintained by the State Gambling Commission, and Bulgaria has blacklisted dozens of online gaming sites.

In February 2014, the State Gambling Commission awarded Bulgaria's first online gaming license to PokerStars, and PokerStars.bg launched the following August. Unlike other European countries, Bulgaria decided not to close its market, allowing PokerStars players in Bulgaria to join the poker room's international player pool and compete against players from around the world.

Betfair received Bulgaria's second online gaming license shortly after PokerStars.

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Bulgarian Online Gaming News

Wazdan further strengthens Bulgarian presence with WINBET (30 May 2023)
A total of 30 of the provider’s games will go live on WinBet.bg, including the player-favorite titles like 9 Coins, Magic Spins and Larry the Leprechaun.

EveryMatrix secures Bulgaria content certification (24 May 2023)
SlotMatrix games from EveryMatrix studios Armadillo and Spearhead will be available to Bulgaria licensees.

SlotMatrix secures Bulgaria RGS content certification (23 May 2023)
SlotMatrix games from EveryMatrix studios Armadillo and Spearhead, including John Daly Spin it and win it, Hot Hot Honey, Sweet Gems, Mythological Mayhem, and more will be available to Bulgaria licensees.

Wazdan expanding its presence in Bulgaria (21 April 2023)
The agreement marks the fourth Bulgarian operator partner for Wazdan, following deals with Inbet, Sesame, and Alphawin.

Altenar goes live in Bulgaria with BetMarket partnership (29 March 2023)
The operator is already live with some of iGaming software provider's other products including player props markets and virtual sports

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Bulgaria iGaming Events

Balkan Gaming & Entertainment Expo (BEGE)
22-23 November 2023
Sofia, Bulgaria

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April's Top Bulgaria Sites

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Casino Site

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PokerStars Bulgaria

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One Spin Casino

6

Stay Lucky Casino

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Club Lounge Casino

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Bulgaria Online Gaming Agencies

Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling

Bulgaria iGaming Associations

Association of the Gaming Industry in Bulgaria