Turkish Authorities Seize Fintech Company Papara Over Alleged Role in Illegal Gambling
On May 27, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 13 individuals, including Ahmed Faruk Karslı, the founder and chairman of Papara, a […]
AS Monaco Wears Jersey Promoting Turkey’s Illegal Betting Industry in EuroLeague Final
In the 2025 EuroLeague Final held in Abu Dhabi, AS Monaco Basketball faced Fenerbahçe Beko not only in a highly
How Illegal Online Gambling is Ensnaring Turkish Society and Threating Economy
Illegal online gambling and virtual casinos are rapidly proliferating in Turkey, evolving from a criminal enterprise into a pervasive societal
Former CFO of Turkish Gambling Don Halil Falyalı Shot Dead in the Netherlands
Cemil Önal, the former finance chief and confidant of notorious Turkish-Cypriot gambling boss Halil Falyalı, was gunned down in the
Reports Link BetConstruct Owner Vigen Badalyan to Illegal Betting Empire in Turkiye
The OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project) team of journalists has uncovered details about the multi-million-dollar betting business of
North Cypriot Don Is Dead But His Political Network and Illegal Gambling Empire Live On
In a series of investigative reports titled “Halil Falyalı is Alive” by journalist Ayşemden Akın, published on North Cypriot newspaper
Galatasaray’s Anti-Illegal Betting Banner Sparks Controversy Amid Sponsorship Deals
On April 12, 2025, during their match against Samsunspor, Galatasaray took to the field with a banner reading “Red Card
Turkish Journalists Detained After Reporting on Illegal Betting Networks
On April 10, 2025, Turkish journalists Murat Ağırel (Cumhuriyet) and Timur Soykan (BirGün) were detained by Istanbul police following allegations
Ronaldinho, Carlos, Souness and Sneijder are Faces of Turkiye’s Illegal Betting Boom
In recent years, the illegal online betting market targeting Turkiye has evolved into a multi-million-dollar industry, not only through competitive
European Football Clubs Partner with Illegal & Blocked Betting Brands in Türkiye
In recent years, several European football clubs have entered into sponsorship agreements with online betting companies that are inaccessible in
Turkish Opposition Urges Boycott of State-Backed Gambling Platforms Amid Media Concerns
In a significant political development, Turkiye‘s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), has called for a public boycott
Illegal Betting Ads Disrupt Türkiye’s National Match Broadcast Against Hungary
In a striking example of the challenges posed by international advertising regulations, the UEFA Nations League playoff match between Türkiye
West Ham’s Sponsors Jeton and The Kingdom Bank Linked to Turkiye’s Illegal Betting Market
West Ham United, a Premier League club, has entered into sponsorship agreements with two financial entities— Jeton and The Kingdom
Turkish E-Wallets Under Scrutiny: PayFix Seized, Papara Investigated Amid Illegal Betting Crackdowns
In a significant move against illegal online betting, Turkish authorities have seized PayFix, a prominent e-wallet service, and are currently
Why Illegal Betting Persists in Turkiye Despite Government Crackdowns
Illegal betting in Turkiye is a problem that is growing and difficult to prevent every passing day. The limited number
UK Collects £615 Million from Entain’s Turkish Bribery, Turkiye Takes No Action
In December 2023, Entain plc, the parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral, agreed to a £615 million settlement with UK
How BetConstruct Fuels Illegal Betting Sites and Brand Infringement in Turkiye
Turkiye’s battle against illegal online gambling has intensified, with authorities blocking over 233,000 illicit websites in 2024 alone. Despite these
Illegal Betting Ads Air on Turkish State Broadcaster Amid Industry Crackdown
In a recent EuroCup basketball match between Beşiktaş Fibabanka and Cedevita Olimpija, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Spor Yıldız aired advertisements
Turkish Football’s ‘Big 3’ Partner with Pasha Group Amid Alleged Betting Links
Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Galatasaray—three of the most prominent football clubs in Turkiye—have signed major sponsorship agreements with Pasha Group, a
Hull City’s ‘Turkish Betting Partner’ Sportsbet.io Is Illegal Under Turkiye’s Gambling Laws
Hull City, one of the teams in the English Championship, signed a sponsorship agreement on July 27, 2024, making the
Turkiye’s New Crypto Regulation Could Help Disrupt Illegal Betting Networks
Turkiye’s long-awaited crypto legislation — submitted to parliament in May 2024 — may serve more than just the digital asset
La Liga and Serie A Broadcasts Interrupted in Turkiye Over Illegal Betting Ads
Sports fans in Turkiye are experiencing unexpected interruptions while watching some of Europe’s biggest football leagues. Both La Liga and
Unregulated Betting Ads in Turkiye Are Testing the Limits of Digital Ethics
As the digital advertising ecosystem in Turkiye expands, so too has the presence of unregulated and ethically questionable betting advertisements.
Turkiye Launches Crackdown on Celebrities Promoting Illegal Gambling
In an escalating campaign against illegal gambling, Turkish authorities have turned their attention to a growing number of social media
Turkish Casino Streamer Detained in Montenegro Amid Illegal Gambling Investigation
Erkan Özmen was known in Turkey as “Ekrem Abi” and was known for making gambling videos. According to a post
Victor Osimhen Made His Galatasaray Debut with Illegal Betting Ad on His Jersey
In a surprising twist that has raised eyebrows across the football world, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen made his debut for