Aleksandar Popov

Aleksandar Popov is the Director of the Directorate 'Supervision of Gambling and Gambling Activities' at Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA), making him the country's top gambling regulatory official. In this role he oversees the regulation of all gambling and betting activities in Bulgaria, including enforcing advertising restrictions, coordinating cross-border enforcement, and combating illegal operators. His work places him at the centre of Bulgaria's efforts to maintain a compliant and responsible gambling market.

Popov is a frequent speaker at major iGaming industry conferences such as SiGMA and ICE VOX, where he shares insights on regulatory challenges and best practices. He also participates in EU-level regulatory discussions, contributing to the harmonisation of gambling supervision across member states. Through public appearances and media interviews, he has addressed topics ranging from problem gambling prevention to the taxation of online betting platforms.

His current role and public profile have been confirmed by multiple 2024-2025 sources from the iGaming sector, including an in-depth podcast interview and conference speaker listings. Popov's leadership is instrumental in shaping Bulgaria's gambling regulatory framework and in fostering cooperation between national authorities and international industry stakeholders.