The owner of Duel Casino, Ossi Ketola, better known under the pseudonym Monarch, is denouncing an attempt to censor X in connection with the launch of a new product at his online casino.
The controversy arose during a stream broadcast on Twitch, where Ossi Ketola, a well-known figure in international poker, took the floor with virulence. The man, who is also the owner of Duel Casino, revealed that both his personal account and the casino’s official account on the X platform (formerly Twitter) had been suspended without notice.
According to Ketola, the decision to suspend his accounts was no accident:
‘It appears that someone spent a large sum of money to have my accounts suspended,’ Ketola said on camera.
Ossi Ketola claims that this was a planned attack aimed at damaging his reputation and slowing down the development of his company, which had just launched new games called RTP Games.
Duel Casino also affected
The official Duel Casino account (@duel) has also been deactivated. This double sanction immediately sowed doubts among the online gaming community and industry observers.
Ketola maintains that the aim of this offensive would be to silence his voice and affect his public image, as he is renowned for his sometimes trenchant stances.
“Why be banned now? It all looks like a coordinated attack, just as we are launching our new games,” he insisted.
The entrepreneur claims to have taken steps to restore his accounts and protect Duel Casino’s business, insisting that the platform should not be punished for personal quarrels.
No official confirmation from X
The X company has yet to provide any official explanation for the suspension. There is no evidence to support Ketola’s accusations that third parties paid to have her accounts banned. The platform is unlikely to acknowledge such a practice, which would be contrary to its transparency and compliance policy.
Some observers put forward a more realistic hypothesis. Ketola probably broke X’s internal rules. Known for his direct tone and often provocative language, it is not unusual for him to stir up controversy on social networks.
A controversial figure in the poker world
Ossi Ketola is no stranger to the game. Before taking on the role of entrepreneur, he distinguished himself as a professional poker player.
His fame exploded after his victory in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, where he won $12.7 million, a feat that catapulted him to the top of the game.
But with this fame comes an explosive communication style that divides the public. For some, Ketola embodies authenticity and candour; for others, he regularly crosses the line into acceptable discourse. His fiery temperament and public criticism of online gambling regulators have already earned him several warnings on various platforms.
Duel Casino still operational
Despite the media storm, Duel Casino remains active. The site’s operations have not been interrupted and Ketola’s team assures that services to players are continuing as normal.
The founder has confirmed that he is working with his lawyers and digital specialists to have the suspension lifted and to restore the image of his brand.
‘The priority is to recover our accounts and protect our community,’ he said.
Can Duel Casino be played in Belgium?
No, Duel Casino is not accessible from Belgium as the company does not hold a valid gaming licence in our country.
Will Duel Casino soon be available in Belgium?
Duel Casino has not applied to the Gambling Commission for a licence, so it is unlikely that Duel Casino will be available in Belgium any time soon.
Is Ossi Ketola the richest poker player in the world?
Although Ossi Ketola is a top poker player and an active entrepreneur in the online gaming industry, he is not recognised as the richest poker player in the world.