# Bulgarian legislative efforts to regulate gambling and fast- > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-legislative-efforts-to-regulate-gambling-and-fast > Updated: 2026-09-11T05:42:28.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Bulgarian political parties and lawmakers are pursuing new legislative measures to regulate various sectors of the gambling and credit industries. In the gambling sector, Democratic Bulgaria and We Continue the Change have proposed amendments to the Gambling Act to close loopholes used for advertising. These proposals aim to restrict billboards, banners, and television broadcasts, while also addressing indirect strategies such as product placement and branding on sportswear. The initiatives include proactive monitoring of online advertising and increasing the responsibilities of search engines and social media platforms. Concurrently, efforts are being made to tighten regulations on fast credit companies. Lawmaker Zdravko Markov has proposed reforms to prevent lenders from bypassing annual cost ceilings through hidden fees like express service charges. Proposed measures also include increasing minimum capital requirements for these firms, curbing aggressive debt collection, and preventing individuals with criminal backgrounds from operating within the sector. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Bulgaria proposes stricter rules for fast credit companies Bulgarian lawmaker Zdravko Markov is pushing for stricter regulations on fast credit companies to eliminate hidden fees and protect consumers from predatory lending practices. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-proposes-stricter-rules-for-fast-credit-companies ### 2026-09-09: Bulgarian political parties propose ban on gambling advertising Bulgarian political parties are proposing strict new laws to ban gambling advertising and close loopholes used for indirect promotion, online ads, and product placement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-political-parties-propose-ban-on-gambling-advertising --- Cite as: Bulgarian legislative efforts to regulate gambling and fast-. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-legislative-efforts-to-regulate-gambling-and-fast