Andrew Tate Faces Criticism Over New Crypto Gambling Partnership

Andrew Tate Enters Crypto Gambling Arena

Andrew Tate, a figure known for his controversial online presence, has recently partnered with a cryptocurrency gambling platform. He revealed his association with the online casino Duel.com through various videos and social media updates rather than a formal announcement. This move quickly sparked criticism from many who believe Tate and Duel.com are leveraging his notoriety to gain attention and profit.

Promotion of Duel.com Through Tate’s Publicity

This week, promotional materials began to surface showing Tate preparing for his upcoming boxing match with Chase DeMoor while wearing a Duel.com-branded T-shirt. Short teaser videos featuring Duel.com’s branding along with the fight date, December 20, appeared on social media platforms, especially on Twitter (now X).

On November 7, Tate shared an affiliate link to Duel.com with his 10 million followers but did not provide any detailed explanation. Duel’s official social media account, recently reactivated after a previous suspension, shared Tate’s post but has not made additional comments. Although the partnership is evident, the full details of their collaboration are still unclear.

Duel.com promotes itself as a unique casino experience and is licensed in the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, a jurisdiction known for its minimal regulatory oversight. The founder, Ossi “Monarch” Ketola, is a Finnish entrepreneur famous for running the skin-betting platform CSGOEmpire before launching Duel.com.

Widespread Controversy Surrounding Tate

This partnership has drawn significant concern from the gambling industry. Many experts warn that aligning with someone currently facing serious criminal accusations could send a troubling message to customers. Andrew Tate and his brother are awaiting trial in Romania on allegations including human trafficking, rape, and money laundering, charges which they firmly deny, claiming a political conspiracy.

For Duel.com, associating with Tate offers substantial exposure due to his large international audience. However, critics argue this strategy may harm the gambling industry’s already delicate reputation, suggesting the company may be sacrificing credibility in pursuit of popularity.

Additionally, some of Tate’s followers have pointed to contradictions in his stance on gambling. In 2022, Tate declared his conversion to Islam, explicitly calling gambling “haram” and encouraging his audience to steer clear of casinos. Yet, his current role promoting a gambling site suggests a shift in his position, with speculation growing that this deal might be the first step towards Tate launching his own crypto gambling brand in the future.