Dana White wins $1m baccarat hand at Park MGM, reveals second one

SteveWillDoIt lost his own $1m hand in the same session, then recovered his losses to finish up, reportedly by roughly $800,000.

The hit

UFC boss Dana White won a $1m baccarat hand at Park MGM on 29 September, then revealed he’d placed the same size bet before. The casino approved $1m wagers for White & streamer SteveWillDoIt (Stephen Deleonardis), who lost his own hand, according to a video posted by Deleonardis.

Why it matters

A casino waving through a $1m single-hand bet shows how far Las Vegas will bend for a famous high-roller. Wynn Las Vegas has reportedly refused to let White wager at his preferred limits because of his success. For bettors, it’s a reminder that these limits are negotiable for the right name, not a template to copy.

The record

Park MGM win	$1m, 29 September, according to a video posted by Stephen Deleonardis
Deleonardis result	lost $1m hand, then recovered losses to finish up, reportedly by roughly $800,000
Earlier Bellagio bet	$1m, undated, disclosed by White to MMA Fighting on 30 September
Caesars Palace run	White publicly claimed an estimated $26m-$27m, January-March 2024, $350,000-a-hand
Fontainebleau session	White said the session produced about $1.2m profit, late June 2025, $300,000-a-hand
Alleged debt claim	$25m-$50m owed to Red Rock Resorts, per unnamed source cited by Casino.org, denied by White

What happens next

Watch for whether MGM properties or rivals book White at $1m again, or follow his usual pattern of walking after three straight wins.

Sources: Dana White Bets $1M On Baccarat Hand and Wins, Then Admits He’s Done It Before – Casino.org

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