Economics and statistics

The economy of the gambling sector in Turkey is formed by two legal pillars - lotteries and mutual sports bets under the control of the state and concession operators.

Gross revenue (GGR) is concentrated in online and retail betting on football and basketball, while casino revenue is absent due to the ban.

Tax revenues and fees from lotteries and betting are directed to the budget and sports, and operators' costs are growing due to KYC/AML, anti-fraud and blocking.

Due to the casino ban, there is an outflow of demand to Northern Cyprus, Batumi and other markets, as well as gray online pressure, which reduces the potential tax base.

The current trend is a moderate increase in legal betting due to mobile and live markets, while increasing supervision and payment restrictions.