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Live casino in Bulgaria 2026: licences and the rules
Online casino is legal in Bulgaria at operators licensed under the Gambling Act. The live casinos on this page accept players from Bulgaria, according to our data, and most of them are internationally licensed sites without a Bulgarian licence. Check that a site holds a Bulgarian licence before you sign up.
Legal status
Is online live casino legal in Bulgaria?
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal at Bulgarian-licensed operators
The Gambling Act requires a Bulgarian licence to offer online casino to people in Bulgaria. Since 2020 the National Revenue Agency has issued licences and supervised operators. Advertising was restricted in 2024, and a September 2026 draft law proposes a near-total advertising ban.
Summary of the law as checked on 6 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Sources: Gambling Act (lex.bg); National Revenue Agency (nap.bg); CMS law firm, legal update on gambling advertising in Bulgaria; iGaming Business.
Live casino in Bulgaria: key facts
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NRA
Licenses and supervises gambling since 2020.
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2024
Year gambling advertising on TV, radio and in public places was banned.
Timeline
How the rules developed in Bulgaria
- 2012 Current Gambling Act adopted.
- 2020 Licensing passes to the National Revenue Agency.
- 2024 Wide gambling advertising restrictions.
- 2026 Draft law proposes a near-total advertising ban (23 September).
Sources: lex.bg; nap.bg; CMS law firm; iGaming Business.
Offshore live casinos
Live casinos that accept players from Bulgaria
Live casinos that take players from Bulgaria. Most hold no Bulgarian licence, so the National Revenue Agency does not supervise them. Check a site's licence before you play. 18+.
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Live casino in Bulgaria: FAQ
Is live casino legal in Bulgaria?
Yes, at operators licensed under the Bulgarian Gambling Act.
Who licenses gambling in Bulgaria?
The National Revenue Agency.
Why does this page list offshore casinos?
Each country page shows the live casinos in our ranking that accept players from that country. For Bulgaria most of these are internationally licensed sites without a Bulgarian licence.
Is it legal to play at them from Bulgaria?
The Gambling Act requires a Bulgarian licence to offer online casino to people in Bulgaria. A site without one is not authorised there, and the National Revenue Agency does not supervise it. Check the law and a site's licence, then decide for yourself.
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