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Where to Play Poker in Bulgaria: Sofia, the Black Sea and Buy-ins (2026)

Poker in Bulgaria runs through licensed casino floors, concentrated in Sofia and, in summer, along the Black Sea coast at Varna and Sunny Beach. Entry is 18+ with photo ID, cash games are in the local currency or euros, and online gambling is licensed domestically by the State Commission on Gambling.

Updated 2026-11-05 · Bulgaria

In this guide

  • Bulgaria in one paragraph
  • Sofia: the year-round market
  • The coast in summer
  • The tax detail that surprises players
  • Online, with a local regulator behind it
  • What the field looks like

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