Dana White Allegedly Owes Red Rock Resorts $25 Million, Says Source
Posted on: September 2, 2025, 06:00h.
Last updated on: September 2, 2025, 09:15h.
- Source says sum owed by UFC boss to Red Rock could be as high as $50 million
- White’s gambling exploits are well-known in Las Vegas and across social media
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White allegedly owes Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) $25.2 million in unpaid betting debts, an anonymous source told Casino.org.
The source added it’s possible, though not confirmed, the UFC boss owes the Las Vegas-based casino operator as much as $50 million for credit extended to him so that he could play high-limit baccarat and blackjack at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Summerlin, Nev. A request for comment to Red Rock Resorts was extended by Casino.org on Friday, August 29, and wasn’t acknowledged prior to the publication of this article.
White’s wagering exploits are the stuff of legend as he took Fontainebleau for $1.2 million in baccarat winnings in June. He previously boasted about raking in an estimated $26–$27 million at Caesars Palace between January and March 2024.
Recent social media chatter indicates that in July, White confessed to being down $8 million at an unidentified casino, while another post from the same Instagram account implies White and his crew quickly departed an undisclosed gaming venue following a rough run at a high-limit baccarat table.
Will Red Rock Push White to Pay His Tab?
How ardently Red Rock pushes White to make good on the unpaid marker could be a source of intrigue because the UFC chief has close relationships with Red Rock Chairman and CEO Frank Fertitta III and his brother, Vice Chairman Lorenzo.
Put simply, White’s ability to turn UFC into the most popular combat sport in the US and one of the fastest-growing sports in the world amplified the Fertitta brothers’ fortune. The brothers acquired the series in 2001 for just $2 million, selling significant portions of their interests 15 years later for $4 billion to Ari Emanuel’s William Morris Endeavor — the predecessor of the company known as Endeavor Group Holdings. UFC is now part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). In August 2017, the Fertittas divested their remaining stakes in UFC at a $5 billion valuation.
Put it this way: Frank Fertitta’s net worth has more than tripled since 2016 to an estimated $3.7 billion today, and his investment in UFC is a major catalyst behind that increase. In other words, White made the Fertittas billions, and his unpaid marker is mere pennies compared to what the brothers reaped from their UFC investment.
Plus, there’s essentially no risk to Red Rock shareholders.
Even if White owes the gaming company $50 million, that’s less than 1% of the operator’s market capitalization of $6.29 billion. Extending credit markers isn’t akin to a traditional bank loan in that casino companies aren’t giving money directly to players. Rather, the operators are providing a service — there’s no money coming off their books, and they don’t incur financial damage as a bank would with a sour loan.
Shares of Red Rock are higher by 33.8% year to date, good for one of the best performances among all casino stocks.
White Has Colorful Betting Reputation
White, who joined the board of directors of Facebook parent Meta (NASDAQ: META) earlier this year, has an interesting reputation in the gambling world. He’s previously admitted in interviews that in Las Vegas, he’s essentially barred from casinos that aren’t Caesars Palace or Red Rock properties.
MGM Resorts International’s Bellagio and Fontainebleau have taken White’s action in the past. He’s also bragged that he’s among a handful of bettors who ever play six figures a hand at any Red Rock casino.
The aforementioned source told Casino.org that the primary reason why casinos across the US are reluctant to extend high limits and big credit markers to White isn’t because he’s such a proficient gambler. Rather, it’s because he’s known as a “shortstop.” That’s gaming industry parlance for a bettor who plays a small number of hands at big stakes and is likely to get up and leave the table upon winning three of four hands in a row.
Last Comments ( 11 )
Red Rock Resorts is a publicly traded company, as a share holder I would have serious questions if the debt isn't repaid.
No doubt the gentleman (as attractive & charming in real life as he is in the media?) was reluctant to peel open his wallet since he needed to save pennies to cover his one-million-$$$ donation to the presidential campaign of his equally charming & attractive, orange comb-over'd best friend -
Try that at the Horseshoe when Benny Binion owned it….. Times have changed and Vegas is a shell of its former glory……
Dana greases (tips) generously almost every hand he encounters going in and going out of anywhere he goes! People and businesses love Dana's presence. I personally have been on the receiving side totaling over $2000 this year so far. Dana also drops by every Xmas to our department with a fat brick of cash to split between everyone. Dana is a Saint!!! I'm sure he will make that small debt disappear.
How do you apply for credit to gamble? I have 400k house for collateral
Dear Red Rock, Can I have my money back? I really could use it right now and so can other members of my family. Times are tough.For 2024, you’d only have to,pay me $4659.52. Not even on the radar! I’m asking nicely. ❤️❤️
Red Rock certainly wouldn't let us common folk off the hook for any amount. marker, much less 25+ mil. Ahhhĥhh~The rich get richer! :o!
White needs to pay. You play you pay.
Dana spreads the wealth to staff wherever he plays at. Hes good for business and RR knows that. If they call in his marker he will come correct.
Dana White is good for business at Red Rock. Dana isn't streaming or making money from the stream, it is other gambling streamers like Cody from Xposed, Taylor Lewan and Nick Mercs who are gambling on the same table as Dana is playing. I watch some of the streams, they are fun to watch. It is amusing to watch them gamble and Red Rock figured out that if they show gambling it will get more people to gamble. Other casinos offer internet filming of video poker and slots too.
I heard Hard Rock Seminole Casinos and other casinos won't take his action unless it's at much smaller limits. He plays for 15 or 20 minutes and then leaves if he hits big. No casino wants that kind of action. Dana is running out of casinos to play. He also needs to stop streaming his play at these casinos. Dana's streaming his gambling exploits encourages kids and other people with limited cash to play with reckless abandon as Dana does. These people watching his streams don't have $500 Million in the bank like Dana does. Stop streaming your gambling exploits Dana! Not cool