MPI’s struggle with illegal betting, virtual gambling and unauthorized draws continues uninterrupted.
MPI, with the relevant legislation within the scope of the monitoring and inspection task of illegal betting and virtual gambling sites and advertising and referrals for them by identifying the necessary legal procedures.
In this context, in 2023, 168 thousand 30 and 233 thousand websites in 2024 were determined and the information technology and communication institution was reported to prevent access to these publications.
In 2024 by the administration to prevent access and 95 different countries found to be broadcasting from 233 thousand illegal sites 56 percent of the United States, 17 percent of Armenia, 6 percent of the Netherlands of the Netherlands was found.
In addition, in order to ensure the punishment of publications and activities subject to crime, the end of 2024 illegal betting and virtual gambling on the grounds of preventing access to 375 thousand 367 website and 6 thousand 731 singular domain name last year for the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
These websites were also reported to the Department of Anti -Cyber Crimes to be evaluated in the fight against crime and criminals. While investigations continue, the judicial process is closely monitored.
On the other hand, the necessary administrative and judicial measures are taken for illegal draws organized without permission from the National Lottery administration in a physical or virtual environment. In this context, the administration filed a criminal complaint to the authorized Public Prosecutor’s Office about the 286 unauthorized draw and implementation in 2024 and demanded legal action against the relevant person, business or account holders.
In addition, for some draws organized in the physical environment, the administrative sanctions, including the cancellation of the license, was provided to apply various administrative sanctions.
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek pointed out the importance of illegal betting and virtual gambling, “We are determined to prevent unregistered economic activities and financial crimes causing tax loss and the grievance of our citizens. Illegal betting, virtual gambling and unauthorized draws to prevent all kinds of measures to prevent We take it, we will continue to take it. ” he said.
Şimşek, who warned about unauthorized draws on social media, continued his words as follows:
“I would like to remind you that our citizens do not experience grievances that it is a crime that requires a judicial fine with imprisonment of 3 years to 6 years without receiving permission from the administration. Administrative, financial or criminal sanctions stipulated in the relevant legislation may be encountered. “
Şimşek said that their struggle with illegal betting, virtual gambling and unauthorized draw will continue uninterruptedly.