Crypto casinos in Türkiye: online casinos are illegal
Türkiye closed its casinos in 1998 and has no licence for online casinos. Playing at an unlicensed betting or gambling site is a misdemeanour under Law 7258, and since 30 April 2021 the central bank has banned using crypto to pay for goods and services.
The crypto casinos listed here are offshore sites that accept players from Türkiye, according to our data. Playing at them can bring an administrative fine under Law 7258, the sites are blocked and transfers to them are monitored. Check the law and decide for yourself.
- Status
- Prohibited online casinos
- Law
- Law 7258 betting and games of chance
- Crypto payments
- Banned since 30 Apr 2021
- Sites blocked
- 84,000+ by Milli Piyango in 2025
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Legal status
Is crypto gambling legal in Türkiye?
Short answer
No, online casinos are illegal
No Turkish licence covers online casinos. Law 7258 punishes players at illegal sites with administrative fines and operators with prison, and MASAK monitors transfers to illegal sites. The National Lottery Administration blocked more than 84,000 sites in 2025.
Bıçak Hukuk: gambling in Turkey · Sigma: 84,000 sites blocked (2025) · The Block: CBRT crypto payment ban (16 Apr 2021).
For players
Can I play at a crypto casino from Türkiye?
No. Online casinos have no licence in Türkiye, playing at an illegal site brings an administrative fine under Law 7258, and paying for services in crypto has been banned since April 2021. Sites are blocked and transfers to them are monitored.
Legal betting runs only through Spor Toto and the operators it authorises.
What is legal
Gambling and crypto in Türkiye
| Activity | Status | In plain words |
|---|---|---|
| Online casino, crypto or fiat | Illegal | No licence; fines for players under Law 7258. |
| Betting via Spor Toto-authorised operators | Legal, 18+ | İddaa and its authorised dealers. |
| Paying for goods or services in crypto | Banned | CBRT regulation since 30 Apr 2021. |
| Buying crypto from a CMB-licensed provider | Legal | Law 7518, July 2024. |
Bıçak Hukuk · The Block (Apr 2021) · Mondaq on Law 7518.
Timeline
Casino and crypto rules in Türkiye
- Feb 1998 All casinos in Türkiye close.
- 30 Apr 2021 Central bank ban on using crypto for payments takes effect.
- 2 Jul 2024 Law 7518 puts crypto service providers under Capital Markets Board licensing.
- 2025 National Lottery Administration blocks more than 84,000 illegal gambling sites.
- Oct 2026 Online casinos still illegal. You are here.
Altenar guide to Turkey's gambling laws · The Block (16 Apr 2021) · Mondaq on Law 7518 · Sigma (2025).
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Crypto casinos that accept players from Türkiye
Internationally licensed sites that take players from Türkiye, according to our data. Online casinos are illegal in Türkiye, and players at illegal sites face administrative fines.
| Crypto casino | Welcome offer | Coins accepted | KYC | Provably fair | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
Coins.Game
|
10,000 USD + 110 FS | – | No KYC | ✓ Yes | Curacao | |
2
BC.GAME
|
1,000,000 INR + 1 FS | BTC ETH USDT TRX SOL +5 | – | – | Curacao +1 | |
3
ThunderPick
|
2,000 USD | BTC ETH USDT LTC DOGE +1 | – | – | Curacao | |
4
7Bit Casino
|
100 EUR + 100 FS | BTC ETH LTC DOGE | – | – | Curacao | |
5
Thrill
|
– | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +12 | – | – | Anjouan License +1 | |
6
Booty Casino
|
TRY 70,000 + 888 FS | BTC ETH USDC TRX LTC +2 | – | – | – | |
7
Luckiest
|
2,000 USD + 100 FS | BTC | – | – | Costa Rica Gambling License | |
8
MetaSpins
|
TRY 90,000 | BTC USDC | – | – | – | |
9
ROLLCHAIN
|
– | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +4 | – | – | Anjouan License | |
10
Flush
|
3,000 USD | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +4 | – | – | Anjouan License |
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Crypto casinos in Türkiye: FAQ
Is it legal to use a crypto casino in Türkiye?
No. There is no licence for online casinos, playing at an illegal site brings administrative fines under Law 7258, and paying for services in crypto has been banned since 30 April 2021.
Can I pay with crypto in Türkiye?
No. The central bank's regulation bans using crypto assets for payments, directly or indirectly, since 30 April 2021. Buying and holding crypto through a provider licensed by the Capital Markets Board is legal.
Are illegal gambling sites blocked in Türkiye?
Yes. The National Lottery Administration blocked more than 84,000 sites in 2025, and MASAK monitors money transfers to illegal sites.
What gambling is legal in Türkiye?
Betting through Spor Toto and the operators it authorises, and the national lottery. Casinos have been closed since 1998.
Why does this page list offshore crypto casinos?
It shows the internationally licensed crypto casinos that accept players from Türkiye, according to our data. None holds a Turkish licence, because none exists for online casinos. Playing at them brings administrative fines under Law 7258, and paying in crypto is banned. Read the law on this page and decide for yourself.
Where can I get help with gambling in Türkiye?
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