Key iGaming Terminologies Every Player Should Know in the Turkish Market
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As the volume of Turkey in the global iGaming market is increasing, the number of Turkish users is increasing in parallel. Every day there are tens of thousands of users who want to make high profits by entering the colourful world of casino and betting. While some of them have knowledge about casino and betting terminology, some of them have very little knowledge. The fact that users know the terms in the continuation of this article will make them more conscious in casino and betting games and will allow them to earn higher profits.
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Turkey is among the leading countries in the iGaming industry with its high population and leading online casino brands. According to the first and only Turkish iGaming Market Report published by Gambling Turkey, Turkey has a population of 86 million and 71.4 internet users in 2024. This corresponds to 82.8 per cent of the total population. At such a high penetration rate, of course, the number of online casino users is also high. Tens of thousands of new players sign up to online casino brands every day, some of whom are familiar with the terminology, others are not. Although casino companies provide information about Turkish terms in accordance with the understanding of ‘responsible betting’, as Gambling Turkey, we explain 10 terms that users should know.
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1. Bahis Yapmak (Make Bet)
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The first term that a user should of course know first is “bet”. This term, used in the form of ‘bahis yapmak (make bet)’, refers to the fact that players of casino and betting web sites try to make a profit by investing in an outcome or event.
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In the Turkish market, users prefer different types of bets such as casino, video slots or sports betting to increase their earnings. As important as it is for users to be familiar with the term, iGaming brands also need accurate localization and translation. Gambling Turkey provides localization and translation services to leading brands at this point. You can benefit from this service by contacting us right now.
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2. Sezon Bahisleri / Uzun Vadeli Bahisler (Outright)
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Season betting or long-term betting (outright) is a term that newcomers to sports betting should be familiar with. It is used when betting on a season-long or future event.
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For example, betting on a team to become champion at the start of the football season falls under the Outright category. This type of bet, which is widely favoured among Turkish users, stands out for offering particularly high odds and season-long excitement. You can find detailed information about Turkish users and the Turkish iGaming market, find out which bet types are valued and much more from the first and only Turkish iGaming Market Report.
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3. Giriş Ücreti (Buy-In)
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Buy-In refers to the initial fee that users pay to participate in a tournament, event or special casino table game. This term, translated into Turkish as ‘Giriş Ücreti’, is used especially in casino tournaments to provide a competitive environment for users and to create a certain profit pool.
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4. Yeniden Giriş (Re-Buy)
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Re-Buy allows players to re-enter the game by re-entering after losing their first rights during a tournament or event. This feature, called ‘Yeniden Giriş’ in Turkish, ensures that the excitement of the tournament continues and users have the chance to re-enter the game after a loss.
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Especially used in poker and other casino table games, Re-Buy keeps the pace of the game high by giving users the chance to win even after they quit the game.

5. Otur & Oyna / Katıl & Oyna (Sit & Go)
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According to Gambling Turkey's first and only Turkish iGaming Market Report, among the most played casino games in Turkey are games such as Sweet Bonanza, Crazy Time, Book of Dead. The term Sit & Go is also among the terms that users should know at this point.
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This term refers to a fast gaming format that allows users to participate in a casino game or tournament without a waiting period. Localised in Turkish as ‘Otur & Oyna’ or ‘Katıl & Oyna’, this format allows users to get involved in the game instantly.
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6. Çevrim Şartları (Wagering Requirements)
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We have always touched on terms related to casino games and sports betting. Now let's consider a term related to bonuses and campaigns. Among the terms that a new user should know is ‘Wagering Requirements’. This term, translated into Turkish as ‘Çevrim Şartları’, defines the amount of bets that players must fulfil in order to make a bonus withdrawable.
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These terms, which are quite common in casino games, require users to make a certain bet before they can withdraw bonuses. Gambling Turkey has analysed the top 20 Turkish websites in detail and published their findings in the Turkish iGaming Market Report, including live casino, sports betting and casino sections. Buy this report right now and view the surprising results.
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7. Kombine Bahis (Accumulator Bet)
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Accumulator Bet is a type of betting or strategy that allows multiple bets to be combined into a single coupon, resulting in a large profit if all results are successful. In Turkey ‘Kombine Bahis This system known as, It is widely preferred especially in sports betting.
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Accumulator Bet can be created by combining four or more bets together and with each additional bet the total win amount increases by a multiplier effect.

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8. İkiye Katlama (Double Down)
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According to the Turkish iGaming Market Report published by Gambling Turkey, the most played casino table games in Turkey include live roulette, Turkish poker and live blackjack. Double down, translated into Turkish as ‘İkiye Katlama, is one of the terms frequently used in these casino games.
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For casino players in Turkey, this feature provides a strategic advantage and attracts more daring bettors. While there are various terms for casino table games in English, their adaptation to Turkish requires 360-degree analysis, followed by accurate localization and translation. Gambling Turkey is the most important partner of casino/betting brands with both 360-degree analysis and localization and translation services.
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9. Sadakat Puanları (Comp Points)
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Comp Points refer to loyalty points that users earn as they play casino or slot games and are a popular reward system used on online casino/betting platforms to increase user loyalty. Comp Points, called ‘Sadakat Puanları’ in Turkish, are automatically awarded to users based on a certain playing time or bet amount.
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By accumulating these points, users can get additional advantages, which can be in the form of free bets, special tournament participation or various bonuses.

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10. Bahis Tutarı (Stake) 
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Stake refers to the amount of money users wager on a bet and is the basis for wins and losses in the casino and betting world. Stake, known as ‘Bahis Tutarı’ in Turkish, represents the budget that users allocate to the game.
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It is of great importance for a user to determine the correct bet amount in order to maximise their winnings and minimise their losses.
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