[74971] Telegram channels in Turkey promote gambling sites under the guise of holiday benefits

Promotion of gambling sites on social media in Turkey

On May 29, 2026, extensive activity was identified among Turkish Telegram channels promoting gambling platforms and online casinos. The published content focuses on providing financial benefits and bonuses branded as 'holiday promotions'.

The channel Türkçe Dublaj Filmler, which usually focuses on entertainment content, published a promotion for winning 100 free spins on investments of over 500 Turkish Lira, using the names of well-known slot games like 'Sweet Bonanza' and 'Gates of Olympus'. Additionally, the same channel offered "1000₺ trial money" on a site called Meritking to attract new users without initial risk.

At the same time, the channel Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü published messages promoting the Mercure Casino site, in which a 100% bonus on slot games is offered. The advertisements incorporate celebration symbols to encourage users to make financial deposits on these gambling sites.

It is important to note that the channels involved use aggressive marketing tactics aimed at the general public in Turkey. This promotion is done under the guise of 'holiday gifts', with the goal of bypassing entry barriers for new users into the world of online gambling. This content characterizes the operating patterns of Telegram channels that distribute links to unregulated gambling sites, while using fictitious brands or the names of sites that offer instant financial bonuses.