Categories: iGaming

Bulgaria moves to block unlicensed online operators

Bulgarian Government blocking

 

Bulgarian news reports that the country’s lawmakers have approved an online gambling regulatory measure, & have already started to move on implementing internet blocks on unlicensed operators.

The ban will become effective after regulations are finalized by the State Gambling Commission & the approval of the Sofia Regional Court has been obtained.

The practicalities of the ban were discussed at the second reading of the bill in a discussion on the use of black lists to exclude foreign & unlicensed operators from the local market.

The new law sets licensing requirements for all online casino operators, both Bulgarian & foreign, & makes provision for requests to Internet service providers to block access to unlicensed gambling websites, despite earlier protests against this tactic by the ISPs & Internet action groups worried about the practice extending beyond internet gambling.

There are also clauses restricting gambling advertising to licensed operators.

Government advisers have estimated that the regulation of online gambling could bring another Euro 50 million of annual revenues.

Staff

Recent Posts

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Sector Records Revenue Growth in July 2026

In July 2026, Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling market recorded year-over-year expansion, primarily driven by the sports…

9 hours ago

Denmark Blocks Prediction Market Platform Polymarket Over Licensing Violations

Danish authorities blocked access to the cryptocurrency-based prediction platform Polymarket, alongside 97 other unlicensed gambling…

9 hours ago

Bally’s Corporation Revises Phased Construction Strategy for Las Vegas Ballpark Development

Bally's Corporation has updated the construction strategy for its $1.1 billion mixed-use development surrounding the…

10 hours ago

Galaxsys Expands Fast Game Portfolio with the Launch of Aviabom

Galaxsys, has announced the launch of Aviabom, a fast-paced flight-based multiplier game designed to bring…

1 day ago

QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited to pay £609,104 for regulatory failures

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today that QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited, which operates quinnbet.com will…

1 day ago

Hub88 onboards Gametimetec’s Showtime Slots portfolio

Hub88 has integrated Gametimetec's Showtime Slots portfolio to provide operators with access to a fast-growing…

1 day ago