The Green Crescent (Yeşilay) and the Ministry of Health of Turkey have conducted a nationwide study.
Turkey.- A nationwide survey conducted by the Green Crescent (Yeşilay) and the Ministry of Health of Turkey has found that 10.1 per cent of adults reported gambling at least once. The study highlights an increase in illegal online betting, particularly among young people aged 15 to 24.
The survey found that lottery tickets, sports betting and lotto games are the most popular forms of gambling. Among those who gambled in the past month, 6.6 per cent participated in illegal online betting, mostly via smartphones.
According to the survey, 13.4 per cent of men and 6.8 per cent of women gambled. The study was conducted across 26 provinces and 36,334 participants.
During the presentation of the study, associate professor Mehmet Dinç, president of Türkiye Yeşilay Association, said: “Addiction affects not only physical health but also social structures, the economy and public safety, leaving long-lasting societal consequences.”
Dinç added: “Effective approaches include regulatory measures, such as advertising bans and product design limits, along with awareness campaigns, school-based education programs, public service announcements and media campaigns. Legal regulations remain one of the most important prevention tools worldwide.
“All activities, whether labeled as chance games, lotteries, or betting, should be classified as gambling. These activities target all social layers and income groups, not just specific demographics. Legal or illegal, gambling-related activities must face strict regulations on advertising and promotion and current licensed areas should be reviewed to reevaluate public perception.”
Professor Murat Şentürk, president of the Türkiye Yeşilay Science Board, added: “Not every person who gambles becomes addicted, but every gambler is at risk. Social or recreational gambling may begin as harmless, but when a person loses control, cannot predict outcomes, or experiences repeated losses, gambling can develop into a chronic brain disease requiring treatment.”
The Green Crescent (Yeşilay) and the Ministry of Health of Turkey have conducted a nationwide study. Turkey.- A nationwide survey conducted by the Green Crescent (Yeşilay) and the Ministry of…
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