Bulgaria has opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to its Gaming regulatory framework, introducing measures aimed at strengthening market transparency and regulatory oversight.

The consultation will remain open until October 23, 2026, with the proposed changes covering real-time monitoring, taxation, advertising, operator requirements and responsible Gaming measures.

Real-Time Monitoring for Gaming Operations

One of the most significant proposals is the introduction of real-time monitoring across Gaming operations.

Under the proposed framework, Gaming equipment would be connected directly to Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), allowing operational information including deposits, activity and payouts to be transmitted directly to the regulator.

The system would expand the monitoring arrangements already used for online operators and reduce reliance on operator-submitted reports.

New Requirements for Operators

The reforms would also introduce changes to the country’s Gaming tax and licensing framework.

Online operators would face a minimum monthly state-fee contribution of €100,000, while new minimum payments would also apply to land-based Gaming equipment.

Foreign companies seeking Bulgarian Gaming licences would be required to operate through a registered place of business in Bulgaria, with related revenue and costs recorded through the local operation. Existing operators would have until March 31, 2027 to comply with the proposed requirement.

Advertising and User Protection

The proposal also includes significantly tighter advertising and sponsorship rules, alongside increased responsible Gaming contributions.

Additional measures would strengthen protections for registered vulnerable users, with operators facing penalties if individuals listed on the relevant protection register are permitted to participate.

The proposed reforms come as Bulgaria’s online Gaming market continues to expand. NRA figures cited by Focus Gaming News show online activity rising from BGN44 billion in 2023 to BGN66 billion in 2025, while the number of licensed online operators has increased from seven in 2019 to 26.

The proposals reflect Bulgaria’s move toward a more data-driven regulatory model, with real-time supervision, stronger compliance requirements and increased transparency becoming central elements of the framework.