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Bulgarian government notifies EU of proposed gambling advertising ban

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Bulgaria notified the European Commission of a draft gambling-law reform that would ban gambling advertising and promotion, the report said. The proposal would also raise licence fees, set minimum monthly state fees for online betting, casinos and gaming halls, and require foreign online betting companies to establish a permanent presence in Bulgaria. It remains a draft proposal.

Operators and affiliates could face advertising restrictions, higher fees and new establishment requirements if the proposal is adopted.

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Bulgaria proposes gambling advertising ban and tax changes

Bulgaria’s prime minister, Rumen Radev, said proposed gambling rules had been submitted for public consultation. The proposals would prohibit gambling advertising except sports sponsorships, change taxes on casinos and gambling halls, connect machines to the National Revenue Agency and raise taxes on online and retail operators. The measures remain proposals.

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