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Former Bulgarian regulator warns against excessive gambling rules

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Former Bulgarian gambling regulator Aleksandar Popov said recent reforms were driven partly by revenue-raising aims, according to a report. He estimated venue restrictions could affect roughly two-thirds of existing gaming halls and said advertising limits had shifted operator spending towards digital acquisition, affiliates and remaining legal formats. Popov called for stronger frameworks while warning that poorly designed rules could strengthen the illegal market.

His assessment identifies potential effects of Bulgaria’s advertising and venue restrictions for operators and policymakers.

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Donato Gallo petition seeks removal of Italy budget bill article 25

Donato Gallo launched a petition on 6 November asking Italy’s parliament to remove article 25 from the 2027 budget bill and open talks with LAN venue operators. The appeal says the proposal would impose annual charges of €1,200 per PC or console and €2,000 per simulator, alongside licensing and platform requirements. These are claims made in the petition, not a description of an enacted measure.

A petition challenging article 25 of Italy’s 2027 budget bill has been launched, according to AGIMEG. Donato Gallo promoted the initiative, which was created on 6 November.

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