Key points:
- The TFF’s new rules impose escalating fines and point deductions on clubs promoting illegal betting
- Repeat offences could result in penalties reaching up to 10 million Turkish liras and a loss of league points
- Ban applies to all forms of media and equipment used within stadiums, as well as affiliated entities
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has enacted new regulations aimed at curbing illegal betting promotions within professional football clubs, introducing fines and potential point deductions as penalties for violations.
These measures are part of a wider campaign to limit the influence of unauthorised betting within Turkey’s top football leagues and to support legal, regulated gambling activities.
Under the TFF’s updated guidelines, any club in the Turkish Super League involved in illegal betting promotions will face an escalating penalty structure.
The first offence will result in a 2 million Turkish lira fine ($58,424). Subsequent violations lead to increased fines, with a second offence incurring a 5 million lira penalty, and a third offence resulting in a 10 million lira fine.
Good to know: Turkey’s illegal gambling sector is projected to exceed 100 billion liras, according to data from the Financial Crimes Investigation Board
For any further infractions, clubs face a repeated fine of 10 million liras, along with a three-point deduction from their league standings.
According to the TFF, the restrictions apply to “any media, billboards and other equipment” used within stadiums or club premises.
This prohibition also extends to affiliates and organisations associated with unlicensed betting services, particularly those promoting or advertising such services in a manner that suggests endorsement or sponsorship.
