Dana White’s High-Stakes Gambling Lifestyle
UFC CEO Dana White has never shied away from talking about his love of gambling. Over the years, he’s built a reputation as one of Las Vegas’ most fearless high rollers, known for both jaw-dropping wins and equally massive losses. Casinos have celebrated his victories, but they’ve also quietly dreaded his arrival at the baccarat and blackjack tables.
In July 2025, White walked away with an incredible $1.2 million payday at Fontainebleau following a UFC card. It wasn’t the first time he made headlines for gambling—White has previously admitted to winning $7 million in one night, while also laughing off stories of being in the hole for $3 million after a blackout session. To fans, his casino exploits have become just as infamous as his time running the UFC.
Dana White makes $1.2M at Fontainebleau after Power Slap.pic.twitter.com/MuDUWzAZUZ
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) July 3, 2025
Reports of $25 Million Debt at Red Rock Casino
According to a recent Casino.org report, Dana White may have accumulated a staggering $25 million in debt at Red Rock Casino in Summerlin, Nevada. The claim suggests that White was extended huge amounts of credit to fuel his baccarat runs, where wins and losses can swing millions in minutes. Some insiders even say his balance could stretch as high as $50 million.
While that figure might alarm most gamblers, the unique connection between White and the casino could be a factor. Red Rock Casino is operated by Frank Fertitta, the former UFC co-owner and longtime ally of White. That relationship makes it unlikely White will be pressured in the same way an average player might.
Heard the same, but didn’t share the rumor because it’s been denied. This is pocket change for Dana White. He’ll win or lose this much in 4-5 sessions. https://t.co/PVJej7P2xO
— Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) September 4, 2025
Perspective on the Debt
Sources close to the situation downplayed the rumors, noting that White has won or lost comparable amounts in just a few sessions. For a man who has built UFC into a multi-billion-dollar empire, $25 million may not carry the same weight it would for others. Still, the buzz around his alleged Red Rock tab highlights the ongoing fascination with White’s gambling habits, where fortune and risk often collide.
