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Why Dana White Got Called an Elite Loser – And Why His Buddies Might Not Actually Care

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Here’s the thing about Dana White and his gambling problem: it’s not that he doesn’t have the money. It’s that he owes so much money to people who basically let him get away with it. That’s what made him a “major loser” in the eyes of industry observers, not necessarily because he’s bad at cards.

Dana White’s $30 Million Problem

Let’s start with the actual number, because it’s genuinely hard to wrap your head around. Reports from September 2025 suggest White owes Red Rock Casino somewhere between $25 million and $50 million in gambling debts, with some sources pointing closer to $30 million.