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Turkey jails 32 in $22m illegal betting raid

The Tekirdağ and Istanbul arrests come as BTK data shows gambling-related offences account for 62% of blocked online crime content.

2 min read • Jun 15 • By Shaan Khan

Is individual liability the new vogue in gaming?

Players are suing casino directors. Turkey wants to jail players. A US soldier faces prison for a Polymarket windfall... Across the gambling world, individuals are finding that the corporate shield no longer protects them the way it once did…

10 min read • Jun 8 • By Jack Found

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Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Turkey: Fenerbahçe President sentenced in illegal betting advertising case

Sadettin Saran was sentenced to two years and six months in prison over charges of promoting illegal betting advertising during football broadcasts.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online

Turkey targets $4.2bn illegal gambling network

Turkish authorities identified approximately TL 193.37bn ($4.2bn) in transaction volumes linked to suspected illegal gambling activity.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 1 more

Manila delivers: Highlights from SiGMA Asia 2026

Not even the sporadic showers over the last few days could dampen the mood here in Manila.

6 min read • Jun 5 • By Eddie Overs

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 2 more

EGT to present its Asian-themed solutions at SiGMA Asia 2026

EGT is thrilled to announce that it will take part in SiGMA Asia 2026.

2 min read • Jun 2 • By Eddie Overs

Responsible Gambling Land Based + 8 more

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: Winners announced in Manila

The Awards, powered by Global Gaming Insider, once again celebrated excellence across the Asia-Pacific region.

3 min read • Jun 2 • By Mariya Savova

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 2 more

Your guide to SiGMA Asia 2026

The SiGMA Asia summit will hold its next event at the Mall of Asia Complex from May 31 to June 3, 2026.

8 min read • May 27 • By Eddie Overs

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Turkish police detain 19 in Izmir illegal betting probe

The operation forms part of a wider enforcement push targeting payment flows, crypto accounts and online gambling infrastructure across Turkey.

2 min read • May 20 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Payments + 1 more

Turkey: Cross-border illegal gambling probe expands in Paymix-linked case

Local media reports indicate a broader development in an already opened case involving Paymix, singling out entrepreneur Burak Başel as a mastermind and central figure in the scheme.

2 min read • May 18 • By Marieta Lezaic