16 OctRegulation
Bulgaria seeks urgent EU procedure for proposed gambling advertising ban
The proposed ban would limit operators’ advertising in public spaces and digital channels in Bulgaria.
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October 2026
16 OctRegulation
Bulgaria notifies European Commission of proposed gambling advertising ban
A general advertising ban would restrict how gambling operators promote their services in Bulgaria.
15 OctDeals & M&A
Palms Bet and MERKUR GAMING mark 20-year partnership at BEGE 2026
The event gives operators and suppliers a forum to meet the partners and hear about new gaming products.
6 OctRegulation
Bulgaria sends gambling advertising ban proposal to European Commission
The proposal would prohibit operators from advertising gambling in Bulgaria.
September 2026
9 SepRegulation
Bulgarian lawmakers seek tighter gambling advertising restrictions
Bulgarian legislators seek tighter gambling advertising restrictions over allegations that operators exploit gaps in the existing ban.
7 SepRegulation
Bulgarian party proposes gambling advertising review to close legislative loopholes
Bulgaria’s proposed advertising review seeks to close legislative loopholes as part of pursuing a comprehensive gambling advertising ban.
7 SepRegulation
Bulgaria’s We Continue the Change proposes gambling advertising ban
The proposal would restrict gambling operators’ advertising across television, online channels and public spaces in Bulgaria.
2 SepDeals & M&A
BEGE Expo names Palms Merkur Casino badge sponsor for 2026 Sofia event
Badge sponsorship gives Palms Merkur Casino brand visibility throughout both days of the BEGE exhibition.
August 2026
25 AugRegulation
Bulgaria implements affiliate licensing framework
Relevant affiliates must seek licences and declare websites and mobile applications offering services to the NRA Gambling Office.
14 AugRegulation
Bulgaria requires gambling affiliates to obtain licences
Existing gambling affiliates must apply for a licence to comply with the new regime.
July 2026
28 JulRegulation
Bulgaria adopts affiliate and illegal gambling law amendments
The amendments bring affiliates into regulation and expand illegal-market enforcement tools.
23 JulRegulation
Bulgaria rejects blanket gambling advertising ban and tax increases
The rejected proposal would have tightened advertising restrictions and increased gambling taxes.
23 JulRegulation
Bulgaria’s deputy finance minister rejects advertising limits and tax rises
The minister’s response opposes the additional restrictions and tax increases sought by opposition parties.
23 JulRegulation
Bulgaria rejects further gambling advertising and tax restrictions
The position opposes further restrictions sought by opposition politicians.
22 JulRegulation
Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry rejects further gambling advertising restrictions and tax rises
The ministry’s position opposes further advertising restrictions and gambling tax increases sought by opposition parties.
22 JulRegulation
Bulgaria rejects gambling advertising ban and tax increases
The decision rejects proposed additional restrictions on gambling operators.
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- Palms Bet and MERKUR GAMING mark 20-year partnership at BEGE 2026
The event gives operators and suppliers a forum to meet the partners and hear about new gaming products.
- BEGE Expo names Palms Merkur Casino badge sponsor for 2026 Sofia event
Badge sponsorship gives Palms Merkur Casino brand visibility throughout both days of the BEGE exhibition.
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