Illegal gambling in Turkey fuels terrorism, causes youth crisis, warns MP

Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:03 PM
  • Turkiye Today

Illegal gambling in Turkey is fueling terrorist organizations, destroying families, and pushing young people toward suicide.

Halil Ozturk, a member of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), has sounded the alarm on illegal gambling in Turkey, revealing that approximately 10 million people are now addicted, with an estimated $10 billion leaving the country annually.

Many young people caught in this cycle face despair, with some tragically taking their own lives. Ozturk is calling for immediate action and stricter penalties.

Ozturk, who represents Kirikkale in Parliament, emphasized the need for new measures to tackle illegal gambling in Turkey, which he identified as one of the nation’s most pressing issues. He urged for stronger penalties to serve as a deterrent.