Europe
Bulgaria online gambling license
An EU license regime run by the National Revenue Agency, with separate licenses for each online game type and real-time connection to the regulator. Open to companies from the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
License types
What Bulgaria licenses
Per game type
Each online game type (betting, casino, poker, lottery, bingo) needs its own license and software certification.
Five-year term
Licenses are issued for five years, with simplified renewal for clean records.
Real-time oversight
Operators connect to the NRA monitoring system.
Requirements
What the regulator expects
- EU/EEA/Swiss company with an authorized representative in Bulgaria
- Capital, infrastructure and working-capital thresholds
- Lawful source of funds for shareholders and beneficial owners; clean criminal records
- Key staff: operations manager, AML officer, technical lead
- Certified gaming software for each game type
- Technical inspection by the NRA and an accredited laboratory
Process
How the application runs
- 1StructureApplicant entity and Bulgarian representative.
- 2CertificationSoftware certified for each game type.
- 3ApplicationCorporate, financial, fit-and-proper and technical file to the NRA.
- 4InspectionTechnical inspection of servers, software and monitoring.
- 5Go-liveConnection to the NRA system and launch.
After licensing
Ongoing obligations
- Real-time connection to the NRA monitoring system
- AML program with a designated AML officer and suspicious activity reporting
- Central self-exclusion registry checks, deposit limits and reality checks
- Segregated player funds
- Licensing rules for affiliates promoting gambling, introduced in 2025
Good to know
- Bulgaria applies separate licenses per game type, so plan the product scope before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Maltese or Cypriot company apply?
Yes. Companies from the EU, EEA and Switzerland can apply, with an authorized representative in Bulgaria.
How long is the license valid?
Five years, renewable.
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