The Minister of Youth and Sports Ivan Peshev orders an immediate inspection of the work of the State Enterprise “Bulgarian Sports Totalizer“ (BST) in connection with the game “Second Toto Chance” - 5 out of 35 and the compromised draw of March 23, 2025. This was announced by the press center of the department, quoted by NOVA.
The Ministry's statement says:
"The situation in which thousands of players were misled by an incorrectly drawn number is highly disappointing and calls into question the work of the BST management. The error, in which the last number drawn from the winning combination turned out to be 41, is unacceptable and calls into question the trust of citizens in the sports games system.
In the name of fair play and in the interest of all lovers of games of chance, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MMS) has notified the National Revenue Agency, the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Ministry of Interior, the State Financial Inspection Agency, as well as the State Agency for Metrological and Technical Supervision. Measures are also being taken for a comprehensive investigation of the work of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator. The entire management and responsible persons who allowed this situation to occur will be relieved of their positions.
It is precisely in order to maintain the trust of citizens in the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator that the draws are broadcast in real time. The MMS guarantees that with adequate actions, such incidents will remain a thing of the past."