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Winamax Escapes License Revocation After Controversial Tweet
Online PokerAugust 23, 2020·1 min read

Winamax Escapes License Revocation After Controversial Tweet


Poker room representatives and ambassadors have often been involved in scandals due to offensive remarks. Daniel Negreanu's Twitch account was blocked for aggressive and offensive remarks directed at an opponent.

Winamax's post celebrating two teams' advancement to the Champions League semi-final was deemed homophobic by some French liberal deputies. The French gambling regulator ARJEL did not consider the post a sufficient reason to revoke Winamax's betting license but requested the tweet's removal. Winamax Sport removed the post but did not apologize for the remarks.

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