Dana White, the head of the UFC, might be absent from UFC Vegas 105 this Saturday. He has received an invitation to a high-stakes baccarat tournament in Las Vegas, where the potential prize is a staggering $10 million.
On Friday, White shared on Instagram that he was invited to take part in this prestigious event. Along with the invitation, he received $20,000 in promotional chips as a participation gift, and a framed $1,000 bill from MGM Resorts.
Gambling is certainly not new territory for Dana White, who is known for his involvement in significant betting ventures.
Interestingly, the prize money in this tournament is less than some of his previous baccarat winnings. Back in 2024, White revealed that he had won even larger sums at Caesar`s Palace in Las Vegas.
Speaking on the Full Send podcast, White recounted his impressive winning streak at Caesar`s Palace, stating, “Caesars Palace… I was winning $1 million per night from the beginning of January all the way through March. I won around $26 or $27 million from them.”
White has often spoken highly of Caesars Palace, praising them for allowing high-stakes players like himself to continue gambling and win substantial amounts, especially when other casinos have restricted him in the past. He mentioned that Caesars allowed him to bet up to $350,000 per hand, a privilege extended only to him and a select few VIP clients.
Dana White`s affinity for gambling at Caesars is so strong that he has described the casino as “gangster” due to the way they have treated him.
Based on his social media post about the baccarat tournament, White is expected to participate in the two-day event on April 5th and 6th. This coincides with UFC Vegas 105 on Saturday night at the UFC APEX, where Josh Emmett is scheduled to face Lerone Murphy in the main event.
