Nazi imagery nothing new for crypto casino behind Orlando fight with swastika flags, Hitler salutes
As news outlets covered backlash to the Orlando fight night, Duel issued its own statement saying it was horrified “to learn that a group of viewers was displaying symbols of hate at our event.”
The recent combat sports event in Orlando featured Nazi imagery, including a swastika flag and a Hitler salute. The event, promoted by an online cryptocurrency casino called Duel, ended with the avowed racist fighter mocking his defeated opponent as "a short little f***ing Jew prick." The incident outraged politicians and the public, with politicians condemning the display and the arena hosting the event.
The casino, founded last year, has a history of using Nazi symbols and racist language in its programming, and its owner, Ossi Ketola, is a self-described First Amendment absolutist. Duel has been involved in several incidents of racist behavior, including one dealer wearing a Nazi outfit and another imitating a San Diego mosque shooter.
These actions have raised concerns about the intersection of online gambling sites and far-right ideologies, and have prompted calls for regulation and investigation.
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