Balkans
Bulgaria Plans to Increase Gambling Tax
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After banks helped the Ministry of Finance (MF) fill the budget gap this year, the ministry has chosen another sector to help patch up the deficit in 2026. This sector is gambling, which will pay higher license fees for organising games, according to Economic.bg in the Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for the period 2026 – 2028.
It states that with amendments to the Gambling Act, the variable part of the two-component state fee payable for maintaining a license for lotteries, raffles, toto, bingo, keno, and others will be increased as of January 1, 2026.
Currently, the two-part license maintenance fee consists of a one-time fee of BGN 300,000 and a variable part of 20% on the difference between the value of bets received and winnings paid out. For games for which participation fees and commissions are collected, this 20% is imposed on their value accordingly.
For online betting, the one-time fee is BGN 400,000, and the variable part is again 20% on the difference between the bets received and the winnings paid out.
Now, instead of 20%, gambling operators are being asked to pay 25% on the difference. The 5% point increase is expected to contribute an additional €32 million in revenue to the treasury.
“The planned increase in the fees payable by gambling operators is aimed at generating additional revenue for the state budget and thus providing additional funds for social and economic expenditure, which is in the public interest,” the Ministry of Finance said.
It is interesting, however, that the effect of the measure in 2027-2028 has not been calculated.
Temenuzhka Petkova’s idea is actually an old one, left over from the discussions on the 2025 state budget by the caretaker government of former Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev.
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Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition
SYNOT Group Successfully Participated in BEGE 2025
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The SYNOT Group has once again participated in the prestigious Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition (BEGE), held at the end of November at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. The SYNOT exposition offered visitors an attractive showcase – not only thanks to the completely new booth design, but above all due to the wide range of land-based and online products presented in their most advanced versions.
Nearly twenty top-tier gaming machines were displayed at the booth, giving visitors the opportunity to explore a broad lineup of the latest SYNOT cabinets, including this year’s key innovations – the ST2-32 and ST3-27 models. The newly introduced ST3-27 cabinet is equipped with 27″ monitors and delivers excellent performance along with a modern design. Other popular models showcased included the UP2-32, UP1-27 and Eclipse FL-32.
Great attention was also drawn to the multigame link jackpot systems SUPER LINK and MAGIC BALL LINK, presented in their latest versions. The SUPER LINK system was showcased in casino style configuration, accompanied by eight timelessly developed linked titles.
“We are very pleased that the progressive jackpot system SUPER LINK has been nominated in the ‘Jackpot System of the Year 2025’ category at the prestigious BEGE Awards and we look forward to launching this product in Bulgaria soon,” said Stanislav Stanev, International Business Development Director.
A significant part of the presentation was dedicated to the company’s game mixes. Among the main highlights were Firebird Gold and Firebird Platinum, which expand the successful Firebird product line that is currently highly popular across numerous international markets. Both mixes offer dozens of titles combining traditional gaming elements with popular linked and Hold&Win games.
Also attracting strong interest was Gamifire Prime, featuring 36 dynamic and visually captivating titles. This mix offers a wide range of fruit and thematic games, and in addition to classic titles, includes several Hold&Win games enriched with various bonus features that support higher player engagement.
For visitors interested in the Casino Management System, a detailed overview of updates to the SYNNET solution was prepared. The system has already been successfully implemented in its first markets, and expansion into additional territories is expected in the coming months.
Representatives of SYNOT Games and SYNOT Interactive were also available at the booth, presenting their extensive iGaming portfolio. The online section allowed visitors to explore more than 220 original titles, updates to the PEAK retention tool and a comprehensive software platform for operators. The expert team introduced the latest features, integration options and advanced tools focused on increasing player engagement and operational efficiency.
“This year marked the second edition of the BEGE exhibition at which the SYNOT Group presented. We are very pleased with the high level of interest in our products and the positive feedback received from visitors and business partners. We also welcome the new business opportunities that emerged from the many productive meetings held during the exhibition,“ said Roland Andrýsek, SYNOT Group’s Sales Director.
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Balkans
Bragg Gaming Wins Online Platform of the Year at BEGE Awards 2025
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Bragg Gaming has won the “Online Platform of the Year” Award at the BEGE Awards 2025.
Bragg’s Player Account Management (PAM) platform for online casino, sports betting and lottery operators is designed to enhance the player journey, with the tools to grow numbers, maximise revenue, boost engagement, all while putting the player first.
What makes the Bragg PAM stand out? Here’s just a few highlights:
• Next-Generation Automation
• Predictive Insights
• Stability
• Fully Personalised Experiences
“We’re grateful to BEGE and the judging panel for recognising our work and celebrating the progress we’re making across the industry. And a huge thank you to our team and partners for helping us deliver a platform that truly understands the player,” the Company said.
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Balkans
EGT Digital Receives Industry Impact Award at BEGE Awards 2025
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EGT Digital is proud to announce that the company has been honored with the Industry Impact Award at the BEGE Awards 2025. This special recognition celebrates our strategic influence, long-term vision, and contribution to the advancement of digital gaming technologies.
The award acknowledges EGT Digital’s commitment to innovation, the development of next-generation iGaming solutions, and our continuous efforts to shape the future of the industry.
This milestone reaffirms our position as a driving force in digital gaming and motivates us to continue delivering high-performance products, meaningful partnerships, and cutting-edge experiences to operators and players worldwide.
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