Bulgaria
Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria (AOGGAB, in Bulgarian СОХИДБ)
Krasno Selo District, Lyulin Planina St. No. 33A, fl.1 – Sofia, BULGARIA
Chairman: Milen Totev
Vice-Chairman: Gavril Chetrafilov
International Relations Coordinator: Todor Chetrafilov
Public Relations Coordinator: Stelian Dimitrov
The Association of Organizers of Gambling Games and Activities in Bulgaria (AOGGAB, in Bulgarian СОХИДБ) is a leading non-profit organization uniting over 100 companies that play a key role in the development of the gambling industry in the country. The main goals of the organization include protecting the rights of its members, combating illegal gambling, and promoting responsible gambling. AOGGAB actively participates in legislative processes, creates a unified community, and provides a predictable environment for legal businesses. The association also raises awareness about the risks associated with gambling and supports social projects that benefit society.
One of the most prestigious events organized by AOGGAB is the “Gaming Industry Gala Dinner,” where the “Golden Spades” awards are presented to recognize achievements and innovations in the industry.
Contact Information:
Email: office@sohidb.bg
Phone: +359 89 661 0291
Bulgarian Website: https://sohidb.bg
International Website: https://aoggab.bg
The Bulgarian Association for Responsible Gambling is private non-profit organization founded in 2023 and based in Shumen, Bulgaria. The NGO was created because of the enhanced cooperation between several operators and equipment manufacturers in the field of land-based gaming, who gathered around the purpose of recognizing the importance of responsible gaming and promoting it on a national level.
Our mission is to foster an industry that prioritizes responsible gaming and player well-being through the promotion of responsible gambling practices, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts.
Our vision is to have an enjoyable, and sustainable gaming environment in Bulgaria.
The association will aim to achieve this vision through:
- Initiating stakeholder collaboration in Bulgaria
- Coping with gambling-related issues and promoting responsible behavior among players
- Making donations and CSR initiatives
- Facilitating thematic workshops
- Exchanging good practices on licensing, AML, payment and marketing-related regulations on a national and EU-level
- Engaging in constructive dialogue with regulators and policymakers
Our members are mostly small and medium enterprises engaged in land-based gaming, equipment manufacturing and distribution, service providers to the gaming industry and other interested parties.
Bulgarian Association for Responsible Gambling welcomes as members not only gambling operators, software providers, equipment manufacturers, but also technology companies, media and marketing agencies, financial institutions, law firms and individual experts in the field.
The benefits of membership are networking opportunities with SME peers, regulators and policymakers, support in complying with regulations and standards, providing assistance in promoting responsible practices, receiving insights from the association’s international memberships and being part of a forward-thinking community focused on long-term sustainability.