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Erdem - 16.12.25

Licensed Betting Operators’ Ads to Be Banned in Turkey

Turkey is preparing new legislation that would ban advertising for legal, licensed betting. The work is being…

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Controversy Over In-Play Betting During Rizespor–Fenerbahce Match

Erdem - 24.11.25

Controversy Over In-Play Betting During Rizespor–Fenerbahce Match

A major controversy erupted during the Turkish Süper Lig fixture between Çaykur Rizespor and Fenerbahçe after legal…

Player Props Lose Value in Turkey’s Betting System

Erdem - 20.11.25

Player Props Lose Value in Turkey’s Betting System

In recent weeks, the player props and special markets offered by Turkey’s state-regulated sports betting operator (known…

Iddaa's Limiting Policy Forces Turkish Bettors into 'Identity Hunting'

Erdem - 30.10.25

Iddaa’s Limiting Policy Forces Turkish Bettors into ‘Identity Hunting’

Iddaa’s risk management policy of limiting successful or ‘risky’ bettors has effectively pushed thousands of players out…

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Kingroyal.media news website

Altan - 13.12.25

Meritking.news Shuts Down and Gets Replaced Instantly by Kingroyal.media

Meritking.news, the former sponsor of Galatasaray and the advertising face for the illegal betting operator Meritking, was…

Betsolutions’ Zeppelin Game Appears on Both Legal and Illegal Betting Platforms

Erdem - 08.08.25

Betsolutions’ Zeppelin Game Appears on Both Legal and Illegal Betting Platforms

In Turkey, the line between legal and illegal betting is becoming increasingly blurred. One recent example attracting…

Erdem - 27.05.25

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…

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Turkey Arrests 3 in Illegal Betting Operation Targeting 'Betting Baron'

Altan - 23.09.25

Turkey Arrests 3 in Illegal Betting Operation Targeting ‘Betting Baron’

A major crackdown on illegal betting and money laundering in Istanbul has led to the arrest of…

Odds Errors and Refund Controversy in İddaa: Turkey’s State Betting Monopoly

Erdem - 23.09.25

Odds Errors and Refund Controversy in İddaa: Turkey’s State Betting Monopoly

İddaa, the only legal sports betting platform in Turkey, has recently come under fire for odds errors…

Who Did ‘King of Betting’ Kenny Alexander Bribe in Turkey?

Altan - 04.09.25

Who Did ‘King of Betting’ Kenny Alexander Bribe in Turkey?

Kenny Alexander, the former CEO of GVC Holdings (now Entain) once hailed as the industry’s “King,” has…

Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Sadettin Saran

Altan - 30.08.25

Fenerbahçe Presidential Candidate Gives Up Stake in Major Betting Company Tuttur

Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Sadettin Saran has taken a decisive step ahead of the club’s upcoming extraordinary congress…

Entain’s Illegal Betting Operations in Turkey and Bribery Allegations

Erdem - 29.08.25

Entain’s Illegal Betting Operations in Turkey and Bribery Allegations

The UK has charged former GVC executives over fraud and bribery linked to Turkey-facing betting operations. Entain…

Turkey’s State Broadcaster Airs EuroBasket 2025 With Illegal Betting Ads

Erdem - 28.08.25

Turkey’s State Broadcaster Airs EuroBasket 2025 With Illegal Betting Ads

During EuroBasket 2025, ads for 1xBet — a betting company banned in Turkey — appeared on the…

West Ham United Extends Partnership with Jeton, a Payment Provider Linked to Illegal Betting in Turkey

Erdem - 26.08.25

West Ham Extends Partnership with Jeton, a Payment Provider Linked to Illegal Betting in Turkey

While Jeton is recognized as a licensed fintech company in the UK and several other countries, in…

Dursun Özbek

Altan - 23.08.25

Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek Exempted from Illegal Betting Probe

The controversy surrounding Galatasaray’s alleged involvement with an illegal betting site (Meritking) has deepened, after new documents…

Turkey’s Ministry of Trade Blocks 30 Social Media Accounts for Illegal Gambling Ads

Erdem - 20.08.25

Turkey’s Ministry of Trade Blocks 30 Social Media Accounts for Illegal Gambling Ads

The Advertising Board of Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has blocked access to 30 high-profile social media accounts…