Hürriyet: Intermediaries in Illegal iGaming in Türkiye

The Hürriyet newspaper published an anonymous interview with an Istanbul-based businessman identified by the initials D.Y., who is currently receiving treatment for gambling addiction.

Shift Away from Bank Transfers

According to D.Y., amid intensified police raids in Türkiye, intermediaries for illegal iGaming operators have completely stopped using bank transfers.

Large cashless transactions are now seen as too risky, prompting a move to offline cash circulation.

Use of Motorcycle Couriers for Cash

Organizers of the scheme have begun moving large amounts of cash through motorcycle couriers, reducing the likelihood of financial flows being detected.

According to the source, this method is now used for settlements within the network.

The Role of Intermediaries in Illegal Platforms

D.Y. said that players no longer interact directly with gambling websites.

Management of Player Accounts

Access to betting is provided by intermediaries, who supply links, create usernames and passwords, and effectively manage user accounts.

All player activity is carried out through this interface.

Commission on Wins and Losses

Intermediaries collect commissions from both winnings and losses, maintaining control over financial transactions.

Player Retention Mechanisms

According to D.Y., financial incentives are used to keep users within the system.

Cashback on Losses

The main tool is cashback of 30–40% on losses, which encourages players to continue betting.