Turkish Football In Crisis: Betting Scandal Involves Over A Thousand Players
Turkey.– November 11, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Turkish Football Federation has suspended or referred for discipline over 1,000 players and hundreds of officials; Turkish football is facing an unprecedented integrity crisis.
Overview
The TFF announced that 1,024 players, including 27 from the Super League, are implicated in an illegal betting probe that also involves referees and officials. Over 370 match officials have been banned for holding betting accounts, and several placed bets in excess of 1,000 matches.
Details of the scandal
The scope of the investigation covers top-level players, referees with explosive betting activity and club presidents under scrutiny. The federation has postponed fixtures in lower leagues and called for a rebuild of football credibility domestically.
Implications for iGaming and regulation
For the regulated iGaming industry, the event underscores the imperative of:
- Comprehensive integrity frameworks covering all stakeholders in sports.
- Clear visibility and risk monitoring of betting channels and volume.
- Close cooperation among sports bodies, regulators and operators to prevent brand exposure to fraud and manipulation.
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