A historical deep-dive into the regulation of online gambling in Bulgaria. This expert article from 2011 by Nadia Hristova analyzes the legislative process, the challenges of the grey market, and the crucial discussions between the Bulgarian government and the European Commission.

London, September 17th, 2008: Aristocrat Technologies Europe has given strong backing to the inaugural Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Expo, which takes place in Sofia, Bulgaria between 30 September and 2 October, confirming a significant presence on the show floor as well as influential involvement in the co-located Eastern European Gaming Summit. Aristocrat has been working closely with local firm Bar Game to bring the PokerPro® electronic poker phenomenon to Bulgaria on a mass scale.

Espelkamp/Sofia. The first electronic casino was opened in the Bulgarian capital Sofia under the label PALMS MERKUR CASINO.