Advertising or otherwise encouraging participation in unlicensed betting or games of chance is itself a criminal offence under Law 7258 Art. 5, punishable by 1-3 years' imprisonment and substantial judicial fines. Enforcement in 2026 has extended to media/advertising/distribution networks, with the Ministry of Trade blocking high-follower social accounts promoting illicit gambling.
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Türkiye · Question 07 of 11
Marketing: Can we advertise?
Unfavourable · Confirmed · AI-generated · Back to full Türkiye report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Türkiye (TR) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Spor Toto Organisation (STBB) & National Lottery Administration (Milli Piyango İdaresi / MPİ) |
| Favourability | Unfavourable |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Advertising or otherwise encouraging participation in unlicensed betting or games of chance is itself a criminal offence under Law 7258 Art. 5, punishable by 1-3 years' imprisonment and substantial judicial fines. Enforcement in 2026 has extended to media/advertising/distribution networks, with the …