{"id":602719,"date":"2026-11-12T17:49:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reform.news\/?p=602719"},"modified":"2026-11-12T19:41:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T16:41:32","slug":"new-low-cheerful-goose-promoting-online-casino-installed-at-entrance-to-minsk-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reform.news\/en\/new-low-cheerful-goose-promoting-online-casino-installed-at-entrance-to-minsk-zoo","title":{"rendered":"\u201cNew Low.\u201d Cheerful Goose Promoting Online Casino Installed At Entrance To Minsk Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p>The geese at Minsk Zoo have a new sponsor, and the zoo itself has a new figure at its entrance. Just beyond the turnstiles, visitors are greeted by a cheerful goose wearing a yellow T-shirt with the logo of online casino Maxline. The figure is the mascot of the \u201cSpin the Goose\u201d advertising campaign. The zoo\u2019s website says in its sponsorship section that Maxline helps cover the costs of keeping domestic geese. Apparently, this is why the casino\u2019s advertising has appeared at the entrance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-602688 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/reform.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/zoo_goose_diptych-1167x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1167\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reform.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/zoo_goose_diptych-1167x1024.jpg 1167w, https:\/\/reform.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/zoo_goose_diptych-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reform.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/zoo_goose_diptych-768x674.jpg 768w, https:\/\/reform.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/zoo_goose_diptych-1536x1348.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/reform.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/zoo_goose_diptych-2048x1797.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/reform.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/zoo_goose_diptych-912x800.jpg 912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1167px) 100vw, 1167px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The photo was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/share\/JJjGxdlzQ\">posted<\/a> on Threads by <strong>merpic_art<\/strong>: <i>\u201cDon&#8217;t you think having a casino mascot at the entrance to a zoo, which is visited primarily by children, is a new low?\u201d<\/i> she asks.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cAn absolute nightmare and disgrace,\u201d<\/i> comments <strong>tottori_d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cIt&#8217;s bad, but at times like this I remember the saying, \u2018Whoever pays the piper calls the tune.\u2019 It&#8217;s business, nothing personal, unfortunately,\u201d<\/i> <strong>yahorkuzniatsou<\/strong> observes philosophically.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cAre you surprised by the zoo? They&#8217;ve been handing out online casino promotional souvenirs at children&#8217;s parties for a long time&#8230;\u201d<\/i> writes <strong>doktor.kott<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsorship is common practice at Minsk Zoo. For example, an automotive centre sponsors an alpaca. The zoo&#8217;s website says it is \u201clooking for friends\u201d: individuals and companies can donate money towards the upkeep of a specific animal and receive public recognition on the website in return. But in the case of casino Maxline, things have gone a step further, with advertising appearing right at the zoo entrance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The geese at Minsk Zoo have a new sponsor, and the zoo itself has a new figure at its entrance. Just beyond the turnstiles, visitors are greeted by a cheerful goose wearing a yellow T-shirt with the logo of online casino Maxline. The figure is the mascot of the \u201cSpin the Goose\u201d advertising campaign. 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