Sports betting is one of the most popular forms of gambling in Turkey, but it is also strictly regulated by the government. Only a few state-owned platforms are legal, while most online sportsbooks are banned and Sports Betting blocked. However, many Turkish bettors still find ways to access foreign betting sites that offer better odds, markets and features. In this guide, we will give you some tips on how to bet safely and legally in Turkey in 2023.
Legal Status of Sports Betting in Turkey
According to the ‘Law Regarding Football and Sports Betting Other Sports Betting’, the only legal sports betting operator in Turkey is the Spor Toto Organization, which is controlled by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Spor Toto offers a lottery-style sports betting system, where bettors can choose from a limited number of pre-selected matches and outcomes. The odds are fixed and the payouts depend on the number of correct predictions and the total pool size.