Betting Laws
Erdem - 20.07.26
Polymarket Blocked in Turkey Over Illegal Betting Concerns
Turkey has blocked access to prediction market platform Polymarket following a decision by the National Lottery Administration….
Erdem - 03.07.26
Paribu Temporarily Suspends Polymarket and Futures Products After Betting Debate
Turkish crypto platform Paribu has temporarily suspended the options markets and futures trading products it launched on…
Erdem - 01.07.26
Paribu’s Polymarket Move Puts Prediction Markets on Turkey’s Betting Industry Radar
Paribu has brought Polymarket-powered option markets into its DeFi product lineup, opening a new debate at the…
Erdem - 11.05.26
Millions in Turkey May Face Fines of Up to TRY 400,000 Over Illegal Betting Allegations
A major illegal betting investigation in Turkey has taken a new turn, with reports claiming that millions…
Erdem - 01.05.26
Ziraat Katılım and Green Crescent Launch a Card That Blocks Betting and Gambling Payments
Turkey has taken another notable step in the fight against gambling addiction, online betting and harmful spending…
Erdem - 22.04.26
Akin Gurlek’s New Illegal Betting Push: Could Players Themselves Face Criminal Charges?
Illegal betting has long been more than just a law-enforcement issue in Turkey. It is also seen…
Erdem - 02.03.26
Turkey-Linked Gambling Services Case: 2028 Trial Date Set for Kenny Alexander
A provisional trial date has been set for 14 February 2028 in the criminal proceedings against former…
Erdem - 13.02.26
Legal Betting Sites Face Promo Ban As Advertising Rules Tighten In Turkey
A regulatory change published in Turkey’s Official Gazette on February 13, 2026 is reshaping how licensed online…
Erdem - 08.02.26
Public Banks Remove “Games of Chance” Tab: A New Era for Deposits in Turkey
The removal of the “Games of Chance” payment section from the mobile banking applications of Turkey’s public…
Erdem - 09.01.26
Banks to Block Loans and Credit Cards Over Illegal Betting
Turkey has entered a new phase in its fight against illegal online betting, this time through the…