Bulgaria Targets Gambling Ads and Taxes in New Reforms
Bulgaria proposes sweeping gambling reforms to restrict advertising, raise online taxes, and tighten oversight.Summary
The Bulgarian government has submitted draft amendments to its Gambling Act for public consultation, proposing an almost complete ban on outdoor gambling advertising, higher taxes on online operators, and mandatory real-time data connections between gaming equipment and the National Revenue Agency. Announced by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the reforms aim to reduce gambling's visibility, combat gambling-related harm, and improve tax collection. The plan also requires foreign operators to register and report their Bulgarian revenue locally and strengthens anti-money laundering controls. Opposition parties are pushing for even stricter measures, including a total outdoor ad ban and a cryptocurrency gambling prohibition. A protest against gambling advertising is scheduled for September 25 in Sofia.
(Source：World Casino News)