Turkey's Trade Ministry said the Advertising Board had targeted 30 social media accounts over the promotion of illegal gambling and betting. The action followed an investigation that reportedly found illegal gambling advertisements and promotional links on YouTube channels and other social media accounts.
The action signals enforcement against social media promotion of illegal gambling in Turkey.
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Shuffle.com agreed a six-month sponsorship deal with influencer Jack Doherty that bars him from posting on social media, Doherty said. He said he was working with his lawyer to address the contract terms; whether the arrangement is a publicity campaign remains unclear.
The UKGC said on 13 August 2026 that it had published research into consumer participation in illegal lotteries and raffles run by individuals on social media. It commissioned Yonder Consulting to conduct a three-stage study after reports of suspected illegal draws on TikTok increased in 2025 compared with 2024.
New research from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), announced on 13 August 2026, examines consumer behaviour around illegal lotteries and raffles that individuals promote through social media. TikTok is the main platform covered, though Facebook and Instagram also feature. The work was assigned to Yonder Consulting, which carried out a three-stage mixed-methods project, according to a blog post written by Rupam Jagota, the regulator's Research and Impact Manager.
The UKGC examined social media lotteries following an increase in reports concerning potentially unlawful TikTok draws during 2025. Research covering 4,233 UK residents aged 16 and over found that 10% of respondents aged 18–24 had entered an individual-run TikTok lottery or raffle. The investigation also identified similar activity on Facebook and Instagram.
The Chamber is considering a motion to discuss social media advertising for illegal betting websites. It was reported that Congressman Julio Lopes (PP-RJ) submitted a request the previous week.
The Gambling Commission reported findings from UK research into consumer participation in unlicensed lotteries and raffles on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. The regulator said consumers often focused more on whether a draw seemed genuine and offered a realistic chance of winning than on its legality, and identified risks when users were directed to third-party channels.