Türkiye's National Lottery Administration (MPI) reported 84,585 websites for closure last year as part of its ongoing efforts to combat illegal betting and online gambling, while authorities also expanded measures targeting social media accounts, mobile applications and payment systems linked to unauthorized gambling activities.
According to information compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA), MPI continues its fight against illegal betting and online gambling without interruption. Under existing legislation, the administration can impose access bans on websites that offer online gambling and illegal betting services, as well as websites that advertise or direct users to such platforms.
In this framework, 24,815 websites were reported to the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) in 2022, followed by 168,030 in 2023 and 232,899 in 2024. The number of websites reported for closure stood at 84,585 last year.
In addition, 11,236 websites promoting or directing users to online gambling and betting services were blocked in 2025.
Authorities found that 51% of the blocked websites originated in the U.S., while 7% each were linked to Armenia and the Isle of Man, and 5% to Colombia.
