Bulgarian authorities have declined opposition legislation aimed at increasing gambling taxes and restricting industry advertising. The decision maintains current fiscal and promotional regulations for licensed operators.
Legislative Review Outcome
The legislative initiative sought to raise the fiscal burden on gambling providers. Lawmakers considered higher levies on operator earnings and betting activity. The current framework remains unchanged following the rejection.The proposal also included stricter limits on commercial promotions. Draft regulations intended to reduce overall advertising exposure across media channels. Authorities determined that existing advertising standards require no immediate modification.
Earlier discussions on sector regulation focused on balancing market growth with consumer protection measures. The vote concludes the current review period for gaming sector legislation.