Casinos in Turkey: 2026 guide

None of the operators listed below holds a licence of this country — all of them work under foreign licences.

Regulation

Turkey follows a prohibitive policy: casino gambling and most forms of online gambling are outlawed. Only state formats are legal — the national lottery, horse racing and sports betting through the state operator İddaa. Land-based casinos have been banned since 1998; Turks sometimes visit venues in Northern Cyprus. Regulators actively block access to foreign casino sites and restrict payments, and taking part in illegal online gambling can lead to fines. The currency is the Turkish lira; because of the restrictions, players often resort to alternative deposit methods, which increases risk. Official winnings from state games are governed by separate legislation. This material is informational: users should keep in mind the legal risks and the blocking of unlicensed sites.

Top online casinos — Turkey

FAQ: casinos and laws — Turkey

Are online casinos legal in Turkey?

In short: it depends on the type of games and on whether Turkey recognises the operator's licence. The full breakdown is in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page, and below are 10 brands that actually accept players from this jurisdiction.

Which licences do the casinos available in Turkey hold?

The brands available here run under these licences: Curaçao Gaming Authority, Curaçao master licence (pre-LOK), Anjouan Gaming Board (Comoros). Each operator's regulator is listed in the "Key facts" block of its review — 10 casinos in this shortlist.

How many casinos are available to players from Turkey?

Our atlas lists 10 online casinos relevant to this jurisdiction. Every review shows when it was last edited.

What criteria are the casinos selected by?

We weigh the licence and how well it's recognised in the jurisdiction, the brand's real availability to the country's players, payout speed, local payment methods and the operator's reputation.