Tyson Fury Denies Gambling Ties
Tyson Fury has publicly denied any involvement with online gambling after several unlicensed casino platforms falsely claimed the former heavyweight world champion as their brand ambassador.
In a video posted to his Instagram account on August 19, 2026, Fury said he has "nothing to do with any gambling apps, nothing to do with any online casinos" and added that "there is nothing that I am connected to that is related to gambling." The clip was also shared to his Facebook page the same day.
Scam Sites Trade On The Gypsy King's Name
Fury said he had been alerted to a number of online casino sites using his name, face and nickname to suggest he had partnered with them. One site identified in his statement, Tyson Fury Casino, claims the boxer gambles on the platform himself and pushes visitors toward a sign-up bonus.
None of these platforms hold a genuine endorsement or partnership deal with Fury. Sites that mimic celebrity branding without permission typically operate outside licensed regulatory frameworks, which leaves users with little recourse if a deposit or personal data is mishandled.
Fury told followers not to click on any site or app carrying his name, warning that "they will scam you and hack your phone, your bank, and your personal data."
Legal Action and a Cyber-Security Response
Fury said his team is now pursuing the operators behind the fake sites directly. "My legal team is already taking stringent, aggressive action alongside cyber-security experts to hunt these fraudsters down and dismantle their tracking networks," he said in the same statement.
He did not name the jurisdictions in which the scam sites are registered, nor confirm whether any regulator, including the UK Gambling Commission, has been notified.
Fury Will Never Advertise Gambling
Fury framed the denial around a long-standing personal position on gambling promotion. He said he has "explicitly stated for years that I will never advertise gambling" and that he has turned down "millions of dollars to do gambling stuff."
He tied the stance to his own history with addiction, saying gambling, alcohol and drugs are "a no-no for me because I have come from those dark places and I don't want to return."
Fury has previously spoken about placing bets socially after fights, including a win at the tables following a 2019 bout against Otto Wallin in Las Vegas, but has consistently separated that from any commercial promotion of betting or casino products.
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Celebrities Are a Common Target for Fake Casino Branding
Fury is far from the first public figure to be used without consent to sell an online casino. Sites purporting to be official Amazon-branded casinos previously used Jeff Bezos' image, and other scam operators have used Drake, whose commercial relationship with Stake is genuine, to lend borrowed credibility to unrelated platforms.
Searches pairing well-known names with the word "casino" regularly surface unauthorised sites built around footballers, boxers and public figures who have no connection to the brands.
For readers looking to avoid the same trap, sticking to platforms licensed in their own jurisdiction, such as online betting sites operators listed on our casino hub, removes the guesswork around who is actually behind a site. Further coverage of gambling industry disputes and enforcement action is available on our news section.
Fury closed his statement by urging fans to stay alert. "Keep your guard up, look after your money, and stay safe," he said.
