Balkans

State Lottery in Bulgaria Set for Privatisation

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6 months ago

November 28, 2025

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The ruling parliamentary majority in Bulgaria, represented by Kostadin Angelov (GERB), Dragomir Stoynev (BSP), and Yordan Tsonev (DPS-New Beginning), has submitted a proposal to amend the Gambling Act within the transitional and final provisions of the State Budget Law. The submission, sent on November 24 to both the Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee and the Chairman of the National Assembly, aims to grant a long-term concession for the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator (BST), with the State Budget Law set for a second reading on Thursday, November 28.

The lawmakers argue that despite BST’s monopoly position, its revenues are lower than those of private gambling operators prior to the 2020 legal changes. They cite market analysis showing that the state lottery is not a leading operator in the gambling sector, and suggest that privatisation via concession is necessary to make it competitive. The concession would be overseen by the Minister of Youth and Sports, who would handle both granting and monitoring the contract.

Under the proposed framework, the concession could only be awarded to a Bulgarian-registered legal entity or to a foreign entity with an officially registered business in Bulgaria. A call for expressions of interest is required to be published by March 31, 2026, allowing operators to submit investment proposals. The concession would last at least 15 years, giving the private operator full rights to BST’s betting points, systems, equipment, valuable samples and intellectual property.

Financially, the concessionaire would transfer 10% of its corporate tax payments to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, to fund physical education, sports facilities, and related activities, with 10% of this sum earmarked for the National Culture Fund. Additionally, 30% of the concession fee would be allocated to sports clubs and federations. After the concession, BST would no longer organise gambling games, and any existing tickets, slips or coupons would be invalidated and destroyed.

The proposal has drawn controversy, particularly because the lottery was nationalized and granted monopoly status only a few years ago, following the revocation of licenses for Vasil Bozhkov’s private gambling companies. Proponents argue that the lottery lacks sufficient financial resources and operational know-how to compete with private online operators, pointing to its underperformance against budgeted revenues. In 2023, BST aimed for BGN 190 million (€96.9 million) but achieved BGN 170.034 million (€86.8 million), while the 2024 goal of BGN 188.701 million (€96.3 million) was not reached either, with actual revenues at BGN 182.640 million (€93.2 million).

Critics, including Ivaylo Mirchev of “Yes, Bulgaria” (party of WCC-DB) accuse the concession of being politically motivated, suggesting that it benefits DPS-New Beginning and the network surrounding Delyan Peevski. Mirchev noted that Peevski’s mother, Irena Krasteva, previously served as director of BST from 2002 to 2005, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and favoritism. Proposals for a parliamentary commission to investigate potential misconduct were reportedly blocked by affiliated MPs from GERB.

The move represents a significant restructuring of Bulgaria’s lottery system, transferring a state-controlled monopoly into private hands for a period of at least 15 years, with substantial financial and political implications.

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Monte Casino Sofia Elevates its Premium Gaming Floor with Amusnet’s Type S32

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3 days ago

May 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Amusnet continues to expand its premium land-based presence in its domestic market, Bulgaria, through a new installation at the premium Monte Casino Sofia, where state-of-the-art Type S32 slot machines have been added to the venue’s gaming floor.

The Type S32 cabinet delivers a modern gaming experience through its sleek aesthetics, ergonomic construction and advanced functionality. The cabinet features dual 32-inch Full HD displays, immersive surround sound, dynamic LED lighting and a modern digital touch screen button deck. Additional player-focused features, such as wireless charging and the powerful Amuser Plus platform, ensure seamless gameplay and exceptional performance.

The installation at Monte Casino Sofia reflects the venue’s commitment to offering top-tier entertainment and reinforces the successful collaboration between the two companies.

“The installation of the machines was a strategic decision for us. Our partnership with Amusnet is a guarantee for success. As a Slot Manager, I am always looking for solutions that engage players. These machines combine classic style with modern dynamics, making them an essential addition to our slot mix,” said Velizar Bratoychev, Slot Manager at Monte Casino.

The Type S32 provides access to a rich portfolio of Amusnet’s most popular slot titles with AMUSEBOX game pack, which includes a fantastic variety of fruit and character games, engaging player mechanics, including Jackpot Cards, Buy Bonus, Free Spins and many more. The combination of immersive gameplay and premium cabinet design creates a highly engaging gaming environment tailored to the expectations of the users.

With this latest installation, Amusnet further strengthens its position as a provider of land-based gaming solutions, continuing to deliver premium products and long-term value to its casino partners across the region and beyond.

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MozzartBet is Live on Fast Track’s AI-native CRM Platform

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5 days ago

May 26, 2026

Wladimir P.

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MozzartBet, one of South-East Europe’s largest sports betting and gaming operators, has gone live with Fast Track CRM platform, rolling out the platform across its brands in the Balkans, Romania and Africa.

MozzartBet operates across a range of regulated markets, with brands in Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Malta, Kenya and Nigeria. The launch is the next step in MozzartBet’s player engagement strategy, as the operator continues to scale its multi-market presence and deepen the experience it delivers across its brands.

“We have been genuinely impressed with Fast Track from day one. Their team understood our operation, our markets, and what we needed to achieve – and the platform has lived up to it. Our CRM team is already running campaigns in ways we could not before, across all of our markets, and we are excited about what this partnership will let us build for our players going forward,” said Nemanja Savkovic, COO at MozzartBet.

The launch gives MozzartBet’s team a single real-time customer model across its brands, alongside Fast Track AI – the platform’s natural-language and agentic-workflow capabilities, which let operators interact with the platform conversationally and delegate end-to-end CRM tasks to AI agents.

“What MozzartBet have built across the Balkans and Africa is genuinely impressive. We are deeply aligned with their vision for where they are going, and we will continue to do everything we can to help them see that vision through,” said Simon Lidzén, Co-Founder and CEO of Fast Track.

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Amatic Industries to Participate in Belgrade Future Gaming Show

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6 days ago

May 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Amatic Industries is going to participate in Belgrade Future Gaming show next month with a unique portfolio of gaming cabinets and online games.

The slant-top Performer Grand Arc and the upright CXs30 will be among the company’s cabinet selection, representing Amatic’s flagship products for Southeast Europe’s gaming markets.

With the addition of the new Multigame software, operators can look forward to a refreshed and diversified game portfolio that “delivers enhanced performance, modern features and a strong competitive edge on the gaming floor.”

With a dedicated team, the online division of the company will also be on hand at the show to engage with interested operators, provide product insights and discuss tailored digital solutions for their respective markets. With an expanded digital portfolio featuring a curated selection of slot titles, attendees can explore how Amatic’s online offering complements the company’s offering in the land-based sector.

“The Belgrade Future Gaming Show remains an ideal platform for Amatic Industries to strengthen its relationships across the Balkan region, unveil new offerings and reinforce its reputation as a trusted provider of both hardware and software solutions,” said a company spokesperson.

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