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Bulgarian Bill Proposes Closure of Most Casinos

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A political leader has presented a bill to the Bulgarian parliament which proposes the closure of most of the country’s casinos and gambling halls by the end of 2025.

Put forward by Valeri Simeonov, leader of the National Front for Salvation of Bulgaria (NFSB), the bill proposes that casinos and gambling halls be allowed only at five-star hotels and at ten resorts located within 20km of the border.

Simeonov’s objective is for casino gambling to be aimed only at foreign tourists rather than Bulgarians. The move would mean closing around 75% of the country’s land-based casinos and gambling halls.

Casino games would be offered by the state only, and all visitors to casinos and gambling halls would be checked against the register of gambling addicts.

He appeared to recognise that the bill could be detrimental to his party’s standing and would attract fierce criticism, but said it was necessary to fight against gambling addiction.

Simeonov reportedly said of gambling: “It’s a pandemic, like the Coronavirus. There are cases of suicide, mortgaging the home, loss of everything. This must end.”

The Bulgarian Gaming Association BTAGI said if the bill was approved it would close 638 casinos, risking 30,000 jobs, while pushing players to the unregulated market and leading to a major loss of tax revenue for the state.

BTAGI said in a statement: “The project submitted by MP Valeri Simeonov (…) creates conditions for an uncontrollable increase in illegal gambling.

“Global practice shows that the restriction of regulatory opportunities for the development of the gaming industry creates a favourable ground for the development of illegal gambling, which cannot be effectively controlled.

“In this situation, the consumer will not be able to be protected and all regulations to combat gambling addiction will be completely inapplicable. Once the business enters the criminogenic contingent, conditions are created for corruption to flourish.

“The closure of gambling halls and casinos that do not meet the restrictive requirements to be in 5-star hotels and in resort and border locations raises doubts about lobbying interests.

“With the proposed regime, the work of a legal, well-organised and operating on the principle of free economic initiative sector will be blocked, providing an opportunity to redirect and limit to a certain circle of persons: owners of luxury hotels.”

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CT Interactive Partners with Mr Bit, Strengthening Position in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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CT Interactive has officially launched its certified content on Mr Bit, a new licensed casino platform for a young audience, marking another significant step in its expansion across the regulated markets of Southeastern Europe. This move strengthens CT Interactive’s presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, following the successful partnership between the two companies in Romania.

As part of this launch, 50 of CT Interactive’s top-performing slot games — including popular titles like Win Storm, 40 Treasures, Lucky Clover, and Hot 7’s x2 — are now available to Mr Bit’s players in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The integration also includes CT Interactive’s Hot Luck jackpot system, bringing an added layer of excitement and engagement to the platform.

“Expanding our partnership with Mr Bit into Bosnia and Herzegovina is a strategic move aligned with our broader European growth strategy,” said Antonio Donov, Head of Business Development EMEA and Asia, COO at CT Interactive. “The success we achieved together in Romania laid the foundation for this next step. We’re excited to deliver our engaging, certified content to even more players in this promising market.”

This launch underscores CT Interactive’s continued commitment to expanding its reach in regulated jurisdictions and providing operators with top-tier, market-adapted content that drives engagement and retention.

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GLI Returns as Sponsor of the Regulators’ Roundtable at EEGS 2025

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The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) proudly announces that Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will once again return as a sponsor of the highly anticipated Regulators’ Roundtable at EEGS 2025, taking place on 27–28 November at Inter Expo Center, Sofia.

As the global leader in testing, certification, and professional services for the gaming industry, GLI has supported regulators, suppliers, and operators across more than 480 jurisdictions worldwide for decades. With a strong mission to ensure integrity, fairness, and transparency, GLI plays a pivotal role in shaping a trusted and sustainable global gaming environment.

The continued sponsorship of the Regulators’ Roundtable underscores GLI’s dedication to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange between regulators and industry stakeholders. As one of the flagship sessions of EEGS, the Roundtable offers an exclusive platform to address pressing regulatory challenges, explore innovative solutions, and discuss strategies that will define the future of the sector.

EEGS 2025 will once again unite regulators, operators, suppliers, and thought leaders for two days of high-level discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing, reinforcing its position as the leading forum for gaming innovation and regulation in Eastern Europe and beyond.

Learn more & register here: https://eegamingsummit.com/register-for-super-early-bird-ticket/
For any sponsorship availabilities, see here: https://eegamingsummit.com/sponsorship-2025/

Together with partners like GLI, EEGS continues to be the meeting point for innovation, regulation, and collaboration in the gaming industry.

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BEGE Awards Nominations Now Open – Celebrating 16 Years of Industry Excellence!

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We are excited to announce that the nominations for the 16th edition of the prestigious BEGE Awards are officially open! As a key highlight of the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition (BEGE), the largest and most influential event for gambling professionals in Eastern Europe, the awards continue to recognize outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership within the gaming industry.

The BEGE Awards serve as a distinguished platform for industry pioneers – from gaming equipment and software developers to land-based and online operators, affiliates, payment service providers, media, and industry associations. Each year, the awards spotlight the most innovative solutions, strategies, and technologies shaping the future of gambling both in Europe and globally.

Over the past years, the BEGE Awards have become synonymous with excellence, celebrating companies and individuals who push the boundaries of innovation and set new standards in the gaming sector.

This year’s ceremony promises to be even more memorable as we mark the 16th anniversary of the awards. The event will take place on November 26th at the Megami Club, Sofia, followed by an amazing night at the BEGE Party. It will be an exceptional gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries, once again celebrating the very best in gaming.

We invite all qualifying companies and professionals to submit their entries and join us in celebrating excellence in the gaming industry. This year the categories are divided into five key groups: Online B2B, Online B2C, Land-based B2B, Land-based B2C, and Industry.

For nominations and further information, visit: https://www.balkangamingexpo.com/register-for-bege-awards-2025/

Submission Deadline: 1st of October

Let’s make the 16th edition of the BEGE Awards the most remarkable yet. Together, we shape the future of gaming!

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