Balkans
Bulgarian Sports Clubs Protest Against Plans to Shut Casinos

Sports clubs in Bulgaria have protested against the Government’s plans to forcibly close nearly 600 casino venues across the country. The sports clubs said that government plans to shutter the casinos nationwide as part of a clampdown on gambling threatened their survival and called for a rethink.
Gambling companies are major sponsors of Bulgarian soccer champions Ludogorets, Cup holders Lokomotiv Plovdiv as well as lower division clubs, volleyball and basketball teams and competitions.
Earlier this month, a junior coalition partner in Bulgaria’s centre-right government, the nationalist NFSB, submitted a bill to parliament which would ban all casinos except at five-star hotels in about 10 holiday resorts. Under the plan, nearly 600 casinos and other betting venues would be closed by 2025 as part of efforts to tackle corruption and curb gambling among young people.
“The changes threaten the existence of many clubs,” Ludogorets said in a statement on Sunday, which followed similar declarations by many sports clubs.
The Bulgarian basketball federation said the gambling law changes would “inflict an extremely heavy blow” to Bulgarian sport. The Bulgarian Gambling Association said any changes should be subject to a broad discussion and assessed for their possible impact on industry and the state budget.
NFSB party leader Valeri Simeonov described the plans as a “second step against the pandemic of gambling addiction” following an earlier ban on private lotteries.
“I hope we will do a good job in the interests of Bulgarian society,” Simeonov said.
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Push Gaming takes content live with Mozzartbet in Serbia

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Push Gaming has announced its latest market expansion with the successful launch of its content on Mozzartbetâs platform in Serbia. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Push Gaming, further extending its reach into the burgeoning Serbian market.
Mozzartbet, a prominent operator in the country, now offers its players access to Push Gamingâs popular portfolio of titles. These include fan favourites such as Wild Swarm and Razor Shark and the studioâs upcoming releases, including Mad Blast.
The partnership underscores Push Gamingâs commitment to expanding its global footprint and delivering premium content to players worldwide. The company continues to develop innovative and engaging games that push the boundaries of online casino entertainment.
Fiona Hickey, Chief Business Development Officer at Push Gaming, said: âWeâre thrilled to partner with Mozzartbet and bring our games to its players in Serbia.
âMozzartbet has a strong presence and reputation in the market, and we are confident that our content will resonate well with its audience. This launch is an important step in our growth strategy, and we look forward to a successful partnership.â
Marina Avromivic, Head of Online Casino Operations at Mozzartbet, said: âAdding Push Gamingâs popular catalogue of content to our offering is a significant development and represents the ideal partnership for us.
âPush is known for its high-quality games, innovative features, and engaging gameplay, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing our players the best possible gaming experience. We know they will appreciate the added choice and entertainment their games bring.â
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Balkans
Bulgaria first for Push Gaming with Kaizen Gamingâs Betano

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Push Gaming has entered the Bulgarian market thanks to an exclusive deal with Kaizen Gaming brand Betano, marking a milestone in its expansion in globally regulated markets.
For 12 weeks, tier-one operator Betano will have exclusive rights to Push Gamingâs portfolio in the country as it brings the studioâs hugely popular titles to Bulgaria for the first time.
Pushâs extensive back catalogue of major hits, including Razor Shark, Razor Returns, Jamminâ Jars, Big Bamboo and Wild Swarm, are now ready to be enjoyed by players in Bulgaria, with more recent releases due to roll out imminently.
The launch enhances Pushâs relationship with Kaizen Gaming, which has already seen success with its award-winning content in Greece, Denmark, and Brazil.
Agreements with over 15 direct integration partners have been achieved in 2024, and the supplierâs significant growth will be bolstered by several more announcements in the remainder of Q4.
Fiona Hickey, Chief Business Development Officer at Push Gaming, said: âBulgaria is a territory weâve been working on for some time, so itâs particularly pleasing to launch there with such an established and respected name as Betano.
âWe know the strength of our product, and allied with Kaizen Gamingâs prominent positioning across regulated markets, we can make the most of our regional entries. Theyâre a fantastic strategic partner to work alongside, which breeds exceptional confidence that every launch period will perform strongly.â
Evangelos Dedoulis, Director of Product, Gaming and Rewards at Kaizen Gaming, added: âPush Gaming is responsible for some of the finest games on the market, and as such, we have been eagerly anticipating bringing them to our Betano platform in Bulgaria too. In other markets where we have integrated Push Gamingâs titles, the reception from our audience has been exceptional, and we expect the same in this case too.â
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Balkans
Pateplay and Superbet expand their strategic partnership in Serbia

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This collaboration is set to develop the entertainment landscape in Serbia by combining Pateplayâs extensive portfolio of top-attractive games with Superbet professionalism and strategic insights.
This includes fan-favourites like Regal Spins, Jester Bags, Sevens Heat and soon Golden Fate, Lost in Giza, Enigma of Ellada and immersive Sun Link Series, all of which have received widespread acclaim within the players community.
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