Acun Ilıcalı, a prominent Turkish media figure and head of TV8 and Exxen platforms, appeared in court facing charges related to illegal gambling advertising. Prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of up to five years and three months, accusing Ilıcalı of promoting illegal betting activities. This marks Ilıcalı's first appearance before a judge in connection with these allegations. Alongside Ilıcalı, executives from TV8 and Exxen were also present in court. The case has attracted significant attention given Ilıcalı's public profile and the financial implications tied to the accusations.