Illegal Betting in Turkish Football - By Emin ÖZKURT

Introduction

Illegal sports betting has emerged as a significant threat to the integrity and finances of football around the world. In Türkiye, where betting is tightly regulated, an extensive black-market betting industry has developed in parallel to the legal State-sanctioned betting system. The illicit betting market has even infiltrated official Süper Lig matches and appeared on the jerseys of official teams.

This illicit betting market not only undermines the fairness of competition through match-fixing allegations but also leads to substantial economic losses and legal challenges. Turkish football - the nation’s most popular sport - is at the center of this issue, with illegal betting networks leveraging football’s massive following to generate illicit profits.

This article examines the scale of illegal betting in Türkiye, its effects on Turkish football and the legal framework and enforcement measures in...

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