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Bulgarian gaming association opposes proposed EU-wide betting tax

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Milen Totev, president of Bulgaria’s Association of Organizers of Gaming and Betting Activities, opposed a proposal for a unified betting tax across Europe. He said differing national rules and unresolved questions about collection, distribution and the treatment of licensed operators could create uncertainty; he called for efforts against illegal platforms instead.

The proposal could affect licensed operators across European markets, while its collection and distribution arrangements remain unclear.

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