Andrew Tate has caused controversy again. The former kickboxer and influencer is linked to a crypto-casino, and that is not sitting well in the gambling world. In footage of his boxing training, he is clearly seen wearing the Duel.com logo. And that, just before his fight with Chase DeMoor.
Duel.com shares his posts on X (formerly Twitter), but has not officially confirmed anything itself. However, the link [verdachte link verwijderd] did appear online, presumably an affiliate page. Yet, the casino has remained silent about the contents of the deal so far.
Heavy criticism of collaboration with human trafficking suspect
The criticism of the collaboration is fierce. Tate is, in fact, on trial for human trafficking and rape in Romania and the UK. Many people in the gambling sector call the deal irresponsible.
Some point to his past as a casino owner in Eastern Europe, together with notorious figures like the Doroftei brothers. Others bring up old statements by Tate, in which he called gambling “haram” after his conversion to Islam.
Or his post on X in which he said:
“The fastest way to stop gambling is suicide.”
Anyone who knows Tate better knows he has been controversial for a long time. The background as a casino boss makes the deal even more bitter for critics.
Duel.com and founder ‘The Monarch’ remain silent
Duel.com calls itself “the first casino that gives a f*ck”. But critics say it, in fact, knows no boundaries. It is based on Anjouan, an island with little oversight. Founder Ossi Ketola, nicknamed “The Monarch”, previously got rich from gambling sites related to video games.
Duel has faced criticism before. Especially due to shocking videos on X that were linked to the brand. Now it seems to be pushing boundaries again with the collaboration with Tate, who has an enormous reach with his millions of followers.
Crypto also plays a role in this. The combination of unregulated gambling and crypto is increasingly being used by dubious parties. According to experts, it is therefore not surprising that crypto wallets appear more often in fraud cases.