Turkey's lottery body files complaints against 442,000 illegal betting sites in two years
Turkey's National Lottery Administration filed criminal complaints against more than 442,000 websites over two years as part of its fight against illegal betting and online gambling. It sought the closure of 84,585 sites last year alone.
Turkey's National Lottery Administration said it had filed criminal complaints against more than 442,000 websites over the past two years as part of its drive against illegal betting and online gambling. It said it had sought the closure of 84,585 sites in the past year alone.
The body says illegal betting harms both public revenue and consumers, and that its response combines technical monitoring with judicial proceedings. Access-blocking decisions are carried out in coordination with relevant authorities.
Regulatory observers note that tackling online gambling has become a growing policy priority in many countries. The administration's figures show that the number of blocked sites and complaints has risen year on year.
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