This is a photo, a cityscape of Ankara (capital of Turkey), at night. There are no Turkish casinos anymore in Turkey since 1998, but when they were still legal Ankara and Istanbul had the most of them (some of the office buildings on the picture were actually used to house casino hotel back then, you can watch a video below, which show some of these casinos, you might recognize them). On this page, under the picture, you can find a list of all terrestrial Turkey casinos, and slot halls with review analysis and videos, and you can find a list of licensed online casinos, which accept Turkish players.

Turkey Casinos Guide

This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Turkey (officially the Republic of Turkey, unlike its neighbours it is a secular state, but its legislative system still bears the traits of Islamic influence in some areas, has a population of 84.3 million, one of the few predominantly Muslim countries with some widespread legal gambling). Find out which are the best land-based casinos and licensed online casino sites in Turkey, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.

 

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Online casinos in Turkey

Legal status of digital casinos in Turkey: illegal since 2007

 

Online casinos are illegal in Turkey, since 2007, according to the 2006 Regulation on Online Gaming (effective from 2007)1. Exceptions are granted to the state-owned gambling companies, but none of them operate an online casino.

However, this only applies to Turkish citizens within the territory of the Republic of Turkey.

/Comment: This is called a jurisdiction, a country’s laws only apply within the borders of the country, in short: within its so called jurisdiction./

Foreign licensed online casinos still accept Turkish players (you can see a list of them below). These online gambling websites are registered and licensed in other countries, and therefore the laws of Turkey do not apply to them; they can legally accept players from Turkey. However, it is illegal for Turkish players to play in these online casinos (tourist, migrants, non-residents, expats residing in Turkey can play legally).

Since 1998 casino gambling is illegal in Turkey (details can be found in the casinos in Turkey section  below). However, between 1998 and 2007 online gambling in the Republic of Turkey was unregulated, and there were actual Turkish online casinos, which were operated by companies registered and based in Turkey (many of them had ties to the banned casinos, details below, in the Turkey land-based casinos section, additionally, they were rumored to have ties to organized crime groups as well, similarly to the banned casinos).

Tho avoid a similar situation to the disastrously corrupt brick & mortar casino sector, the state acted fast and cracked down on these illegally operating online casinos. As a result, these casino websites disappeared almost overnight, at least those registered and operating from within the country.

/Comment: A good chuck of them just simply moved to offshore locations./

Ever since this online casino ban there are no Türkish domestic online casinos. Many illegal organizers and even employees of illegally operating online gambling companies have been prosecuted since the official ban2.

However, despite this, between 2007 and 2014 online casinos operating from foreign countries accepted players from Turkey without any problems (none of them were actually available in Turkish, therefore only people who spoke at least basic English could play online).

Since 2014 the government is more strict when it comes to foreign online casinos, and they force internet service providers (ISPs) to block such sites.

/Comment: Only the biggest digital casinos seem to be blocked, and it is really easy to circumvent this ban with a VPN. VPN services are freely available online (don’t get fooled, no need to pay for them, plenty of them are free), registration takes 1 minute./

The government also threatened players and announced that anyone, who plays in unlicensed online casinos will be fined. The fines range from US $55 K to $278 K, which are a ridiculously big fines, considering that the annul median income in Turkey is around $6000)3.

UPDATE 2022: The ISPs in Turkey started to block access to unlicensed poker networks, bingo websites and bitcoin gambling websites as well, in addition to online casinos4.

However, to the best of my knowledge, players are not prosecuted for playing in offshore online casinos. The authorities try to go after the unlicensed rouge companies instead, which makes sense, because the overwhelming majority of players (90%+), who place bets in these online casinos don’t even know they are breaking the law. It would not be fair to punish them.

By scrolling below you can find a list of online casinos, which accept Turkish players.

 

Can tourists play online while visiting Turkey?

Yes, tourists, expats (or illegal migrants) can play online freely while enjoying their stay in the country.

 

Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Turkey:

The Turkey Wealth Fund is in charge of gambling licensing, but they are not issuing online casino licenses yet.

 

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Taxation of online casino sites in Turkey: N/A,  online casino tax rates are not set

 

For the players, taxation of online casino gambling winnings in Turkey: 

The taxation of gambling winnings is dependent on the of exact kind of activity:

Taxation of gambling winnings in Turkey:
Tax exempt:  winnings from domestic licensed lottery, lottery like gambling (e.g: you bought a scratchcard in Istanbul, you won € 1000, you don’t have to pay any taxes)
winnings from online lottery (e.g.: you bought an online lottery ticket, won € 1000, not taxable)
Taxable: any kind of sports betting, including horse and harness racing betting (e.g: anything that’s sports betting offline or online is taxable, applicable tax rates below)
winnings from any kind of foreign online gambling website (e.g.: you visit an online casino, which accept Turkish players, you win € 1000, that’s taxable, applicable tax rates below) <— this one applies to online casino winnings
lottery winnings from foreign lotteries and online lotteries (e.g,: you went on a vacation in Mexico, you bought a lottery ticket, you won € 1000, that’s taxable, applicable tax rates below)

You have to pay the following taxes in case the winnings come from abroad, from foreign gambling websites (e.g.: online casinos) or from domestic, licensed sports betting websites:

  • Personal income tax: the rate of personal income tax is between 15% to 35%, calculated based on income thresholds announced each year.

 

It can be complicated, it’s best if you contact a Turkish certified personal accountant (CPA) to help with your gambling taxation.

 

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Age requirement of Turkey online casinos: N/A, none set set officially, the general gambling age is 18+, there aren’t any online casinos, which would accept anyone under 18

 

Sources, main pieces of the Turkish online casino gambling legislation:

1Betsson AB 2006 Regulation on Online Gaming

2Telegraph.co.uk – Sportingbet staff held in Turkey after internet gambling crackdown

3Turkey Proposes Harsh Fines For Online Gamblers (Calvinayre.com)

4iNTERGAME – Turkey bill to ban illegal online gambling websites

 

List of online casinos, which accept players from Turkey

The following online gambling websites accept players from the Republic of Turkey. They all accept players from the country, and are accessible from within the country, at the time of writing. If they no longer accept players from Turkey, or if they are blocked for some reason, please leave a message in the comments section, so I can investigate it. Thank you.

 

Miami Club Digital Casino Destination

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Miami Club online casino, 18+

  • Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
  • Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
  • Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)

USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.
Type of game: Count towards wagering requirement: 
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - 100%
Table games 10%
Blackjack or video poke 10%
Slots 100%
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat 0% - Forbidden!
 
Wagering limitation:
  • UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
  • Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
  • Bonuses cannot be combined.
  • Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.

Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker

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Bet Online casino, poker and sportsbook

  • Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
  • 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS  (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
  • +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
  • 100% poker bonus
  • 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players

You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date).
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
  • Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
  • Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
  • Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
  • In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
  • Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.

Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) 100%
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy 20%
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker 10%
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps 5%
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft 0%
This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino

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FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome

Promotions:
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  • 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
  • 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
  • Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO

Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
  • Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time.
  • Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
  • No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.

Playthrough requirement:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.

Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) 100%
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games 0%

Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

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Mr. Bit casino & bookmaker, current 2023 bonus offers, welcome bonus, free spins and offers for returning players, 18+

  • 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
  • Free spins every day for returning players
  • 33% reload bonus for returning players

You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.

USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).


General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:

  • welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
  • the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
  • the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation

 


Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.


Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:

  • Minimum deposit amount: €10
  • Maximum bonus amount: €500
  • Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)

In case of the free spins:

  • Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
  • Bet per spin: €0,10
  • Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
  • Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
  • 7 days for wagering

Wagering limitation:

  • 7 days for wagering
  • Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
  • Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).

UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.


Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:

 

Land-based casinos in Turkey

Legal status of casinos in Turkey: illegal since 1998

 

Casinos are illegal in Turkey since 1996 (effective from 1998), according to the Turkish Criminal Code1, which states that games of chance (Şans Oyunları), including online gambling, and betting & wagering (Müşterek Bahis) are illegal.

However, this was not always the case, casinos were first legalized in turkey in 1983.

/Comment: Not completely clear, according to various sources it’s either 1973 or 1983. And prior to the legalization some casinos already operated, since the 1960s, and they were tolerated.2

I’m going with 1983 as the date of the legalization in this guide./

At its height, the casino sector generated $1billion annually, which was one third of the country’s tourism revenues at that time.

There were 79 casinos in total (although, it’s not clear which of these were genuine casinos and which were only slot halls with just slots, they were both called ‘casinos’ by the press erroneously). This made Turkey the first and so far only Arab country with and thriving casino industry.

/Context: Arab countries (e.g.: Egypt, Libya, Qatar, United Arab Emirates) barely have a few casinos (compared to their population size and wealth), and the few they have are only available to tourists, locals are not allowed to enter. That’s why Turkey’s casino experiment was so important.

And because it failed, it cemented the current stance towards casino gambling in the Arabian Peninsula, and made talks about liberalization in other Middle Eastern countries unfeasible./

The golden age of casinos lasted from 1983 to 1998.

Brick and mortar casinos in Turkey were made illegal in 1996, but it took 2 years to finally get them closed.

The casino ban was the direct result of the assassination of the ‘casino king’ Ömer Lütfü Topal.

/Comment: He was gunned down with a Kalashnikov rifle, a fate well deserved according to most of his contemporaries. He was involved in organized crime, money laundering, corruption, tax evasion and various other scandals, a truly evil and vile man, according to everyone who really knew him3./

The burgeoning casino sector was a hotbed of criminal activity, and casino companies often had ties to organized crime dynasties, bribed local officials and the venues themselves were often used for money laundering. To add insult to injury, revenue form the sector also financed fringe political groups, corruption and domestic terrorism.

As a result, casinos became synonymous with corruption and organized crime, and they started seeing private gambling companies as enemies (for good reason, sadly). This resulted in  total ban on gambling organized by private companies (not just casinos, every other kind of gambling establishments owned by private companies were banned).

The only exceptions to the ban were the betting offices of the state-owned lottery Milli Piyango, and the hippodromes and betting points of the Jockey Club of Turkey.

The ban was so comprehensive that even the possession of gambling machines and tables are prohibited, according to Law on Roulette, Tilt, Pinball and Similar Game Tools and Machines (Law No. 1072)4. Sadly this includes pinball machines as well, that’s why you don’t see any pinball machines in pubs in Turkey, they are also illegal.

After the ban in 1998, most casinos closed. However, a few just went underground, and they became “private clubs”, with an upscale clientele, strictly invitation only.

Because some of the members were upper class, rich, influential people, with ties to politicians, they were able to get away with these private clubs for a long time. However, in 2016, concentrated attacks, coordinated raids, targeted these clubs, and all of them were shut down.

Since then, only small scale illegal gambling is present in Turkey.

It’s common knowledge that the Northern-, Türkey controlled part of Cyprus is the casino district of the country, where many of the businessmen and companies ended up after the casino ban.

/Comment: Cyprus is actually the casino playground of the Arab world, a favourite of the upper middle class, rich Middle Eastern tourists. Consequently the tiny island country boasts an impressive casinos sector.

UPDATE 2021: They ae currently building Europe’s next biggest casino, the City of Dreams Mediterranean./

The now banned casinos hugely contributed to the development of the tourism and hospitality sector of Turkey (most casinos had hotels, either in the same building, or the company owned hotels and/or resorts as well).

As a result, over time, Turkey became the 6th most visited country in the world, with 52 million tourists5 visiting per year (UPDATE COVID-19: pre coronavirus numbers, the number of tourists visiting the country has drastically decreased as a result of the global pandemic).

Turkey could easily take advantage of the enormous untapped potential in the tourism sector and the rich oil countries (which do not have casinos of their own) if they would relegalize casinos.

/Comment: In my opinion they are making a huge mistake by not giving the casino sector another chance.

Also, the casino sector employed 20 000 people in its heyday, and casino employees are usually paid more than employees in similar positions in other sectors. Good paying jobs is what the people of Turkey need more than anything else./

You can find all the currently operating brick and mortar casinos in the list below.

 

Can locals visit the casinos in Turkey?

Both locals and tourists could visit the casinos in Turkey, when they were still legal.

 

Casino licensing and regulatory body of Turkey:

The Turkey Wealth Fund is in charge of gambling licensing, but they are not issuing casino licenses since 1996.

 

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Taxation of brick & mortar casino gambling establishments in Turkey: N/A, they are illegal

 

For the players, taxation of casino winnings in Turkey: 

The taxation of gambling winnings is dependent on the of exact kind of activity:

Taxation of gambling winnings in Turkey:
Tax exempt:  winnings from domestic licensed lottery, lottery like gambling (e.g: you bought a scratchcard in Istanbul, you won € 1000, you don’t have to pay any taxes)
winnings from online lottery (e.g.: you bought an online lottery ticket, won € 1000, not taxable)
Taxable: any kind of sports betting, including horse and harness racing betting (e.g: anything that’s sports betting offline or online is taxable, applicable tax rates below)
winnings from any kind of foreign online gambling website (e.g.: you visit an online casino, which accept Turkish players, you win € 1000, that’s taxable, applicable tax rates below)
lottery winnings from foreign lotteries and online lotteries (e.g,: you went on a vacation in Mexico, you bought a lottery ticket, you won € 1000, that’s taxable, applicable tax rates below)  <—– This one applies to gambling winnings from foreign casinos 

You have to pay the following taxes on winnings from casinos abroad (e.g.: You went to work in Canada, you played in a casino there, you won $1000, you have to pay the following taxes on your winnings):

  • Personal income tax: the rate of personal income tax is between 15% to 35%, calculated based on income thresholds announced each year.

 

It can be complicated, it’s best if you contact a Turkish certified personal accountant (CPA) to help with your gambling taxation.

 

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Age requirement of land-based casinos, slot parlours in Turkey: it was 18+, there is no longer a legal casino gambling age

 

Sources, main pieces of the land-based casino legislation in Turkey:

1Turkish Criminal Code (translated into English)

2Turkey: The official closure of casinos in 1997-1998

3Wikipedia – Ömer Lütfü Topal

5Statista – Number of inbound visitor arrivals in Turkey from 2008 to 2020

4Law on Roulette, Tilt, Pinball and Similar Game Tools and Machines (Law No. 1072)

 

List of all casinos in Turkey

This is a list of all currently operating casinos in Turkey, with address, opening hours, number and types of games, dress code, entrance fee, reviews and a video of each gambling establishment, if one is available.

 

There are no casinos in Turkey since 1998.

Here is a rare, nostalgia inducing video from 1993, from a Turkish casino, before the mass closure of gambling venues:

/Comment: As you can see, they were very popular venues. Turkey could have easily become the Las Vegas of the Arab world, if wasn’t for the greed, corruption, crimes of the upper crust involved in the casino industry./

 

Bitcoin casinos Turkey

Legal status: not specifically regulated, de facto illegal

 

Bitcoin casinos are not specifically addressedd by the Turkey gambling legislation. However, none of the state sanctioned gambling operators accept cryptocurrencies, which makes bitcoin gambling de facto illegal.

However, the offshore online casinos listed below work with payment processors which do accept alternative digital currencies (look for Skrill or Netteller among the payment options).

Some of these online casinos even accept 5 different kind of alternative digital currencies: bitcoin, bitcoincash, litecoin, ethereum or even ripple. These unlicensed online casinos are the only option to use your bitcoin to place bets online currently, if you area Turkish citizen.

However, keep in mind, it is technically illegal to use these websites, therefore we do not recommend it. Although we have yet to hear from anyone, who was fined for using these foreign crypto casino websites (if you know of someone who got into trouble for using bitcoin gambling websites please let us know in the comments section so we can warn Turkish bitcoin users).

 

Future of online casinos in Turkey

The lottery was privatized in 2015, a temporary license for 10 years was awarded to ERG-Ahlatcı. Prior to this, the other two state controlled gambling operators, the sports betting Spor Toto IDDAA and the horse racing betting provider Jockey Club of Turkey were also privatized.

Based on this, it’s likely that eventually online casinos will be legalized as well. And similarly to all the other forms of online gambling they will be first controlled by the state, then eventually, it will be privatized. No set date yet, it’s unlikely that something like this would happen prior to 2025.

 

The following casino websites accept players from Turkey:

Miami Club Digital Casino Destination

This is the banner advertisement of the gambling website Miami Club, it displays the various bonuses and promotional offers currently available at the digital gambling website, including their terms and conditions and legally mandated player protection information. The picture acts as a link and by clicking on it you will be taken to the electronic wagering platforms, where you can check out the most recent 2022 bonuses, codes, promos and you can register and play if your over the age of 18 (you can try out the games for free, no registration is needed for the free to play mode).

Miami Club online casino, 18+

  • Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
  • Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
  • Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)

USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.
Type of game: Count towards wagering requirement: 
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - 100%
Table games 10%
Blackjack or video poke 10%
Slots 100%
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat 0% - Forbidden!
 
Wagering limitation:
  • UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
  • Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
  • Bonuses cannot be combined.
  • Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.

Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker

This is the promo banner of Bet Online, the US-friendly digital bookmaker, internet poker and online casino website. The banner provides information about the latest 2022 promotional offers and bonus codes, which are offered currently by the gambling platform to new and returning players. This picture acts as a link. By clicking on it you will be taken to the website of betonline.ag, where you can register and start playing if you create a player account (must be 18+).

Bet Online casino, poker and sportsbook

  • Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
  • 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS  (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
  • +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
  • 100% poker bonus
  • 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players

You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date).
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
  • Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
  • Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
  • Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
  • In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
  • Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.

Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) 100%
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy 20%
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker 10%
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps 5%
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft 0%
This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino

This is a banner of Fair Go internet casino website's current 2022 promotions, bonuses. FairGo is an Australian ("Aussie") themed casino, which accepts players from Australia and New Zealand. The picture also act as a link, by clicking on it you will be taken to the free to play area of the digital gambling website, where you can try out their games for free without spending any money, and you can register a real player account if you are 18 or older. Terms and conditions and requirements can be seen below the banner and on the casino's website.

FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome

Promotions:
  • 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
  • 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
  • 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
  • Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO

Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
  • Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
  • Only one bonus can be active at a time.
  • Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
  • No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.

Playthrough requirement:
  • The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.

Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: Contribution:
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) 100%
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games 0%

Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

This is a banner displaying the various bonus offers of Mr Bit casino. On this page, right under the banner, you can read about the latest 2023 promotions, free spins and their terms and conditions, playthrough requirements, wagering limitations. This is an advertisement, by clicking on the banner you will be taken to website of Mr. Bit, where you can register an account and place bets with real money provided you are from a jurisdiction, where online casinos are legal. Full disclaimer: by registering an account we (the website owners and/or employees) will receive a small percentage of the amount of money you deposited, self exclusion from the casino website is possible. Players must be 18+. All the details can be found below.

Mr. Bit casino & bookmaker, current 2023 bonus offers, welcome bonus, free spins and offers for returning players, 18+

  • 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
  • Free spins every day for returning players
  • 33% reload bonus for returning players

You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.

USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).


General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:

  • welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
  • the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
  • the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation

 


Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.


Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:

  • Minimum deposit amount: €10
  • Maximum bonus amount: €500
  • Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)

In case of the free spins:

  • Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
  • Bet per spin: €0,10
  • Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
  • Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
  • 7 days for wagering

Wagering limitation:

  • 7 days for wagering
  • Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
  • Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).

UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.


Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:

 

 

If you have questions or any feedback don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. Please let me know in the comments section if you think we might have gotten something wrong, or if you have additional information, clarification about the casinos in the country. Especially, if you are from Turkey or nearby. Thank you.

 

This is an extension to the guide to the legal status of gambling in Turkey.

 

FAQ – frequently asked questions about Turkey online casinos

 

FAQ section

The following are some of the frequently asked questions about casinos in Turkey. Click on the dropdown menu below to see the questions and answers.

Q&A

Are casinos legal in Turkey?

No, casinos are illegal in Turkey since 1998.

Are online casinos legal in Turkey?

No, online casinos are illegal in Turkey since 2007.

Are there any casinos in Turkey?

No, there are no legaly operating casinos in the country since 1998.

Can I play in an online casino from Turkey?

No, Turkey players can not play in online casinos, it's illegal. Despite this, a few offshore online casinos still accept players from the country.

Are bitcoin casinos legal in Turkey?

Cryptocurrency accepting casinos are not yet specifically addressed by the Turkey gambling legislation. However, they are de facto illegal.

Are there online casinos, which accept players from Turkey?

Yes, some of the foreign online casinos (licensed in other countries, not in Turkey) listed on this page accept players from Turkey. Turkish laws do not apply to them, they only apply with the jurisdiction of the Republic of Turkey (within the borders).

Can tourists play in the casinos of Turkey?

Tourists could play in the casinos, when they were legal. But there are no casinos in Turkey currently.

Can tourists place bets in online casinos from Turkey?

Yes, the casino gambling laws and regulations mentioned on this page only apply to locals, tourists visiting Turkey can play freely online.

What is the age requirement of Turkey online casinos?

There is no officially set age requirement for playing in online casinos, because they are not legal since 2007. However, there aren't any casino websites, which would accept players who are not at least 18.

Do casinos in Turkey have dress codes?

There aren't any casinos in Turkey anymore. When casinos were still legal, smart casual was expected from the guests. The casino venues were seen as an upscale form of entertainment, and people dressed accordingly. Whether this was enforced, or people did it by themselves, without enforcement, is no longer known, no records remained. You can see how people dressed in a Turkish casino in the video from 1993, on the page.

How much tax do I have to pay in Turkey on my gambling winnings from an online casino?

It's complicated to calculate the taxation of gambling winnings from offshore online casinos. You can find the applicable tax rates, and the method of calculation in the online casino gambling winnings taxation section.

Are there any digital casinos licensed in Turkey?

No, online casino licences are not issued in Turkey.

How many casinos are there in Turkey?

There are no casinos in Turkey since 1998 (and the last big, illegally operating casino clubs were shut down during the 2016 police raids).

Do casinos in Turkey have entrance fees?

No, casinos in Turkey did not charge an entrance fee, when they were still legal.

Which is the biggest casino in Turkey?

The biggest casino in Turkey in the 1990s, when they were still legal, was either the Casino Etap Marmara in the Etap Marmara Hotel in Istanbul or Casino Sun in the Dedeman Hotel in Antalya. Because this was approximately 30 years ago I do not know for sure, which one was it (if you know please let me know, at the bottom of the page, in the comments section, thank you).

Which is the biggest casino group in Turkey?

It was probably Sun International, but there are no casinos in Turkey for almost 30 years now.

 

Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Turkey is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide.

 

Last updated: 2022-04-20

 

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