UFC president Dana White recently rhapsodized about Adin Ross, noting that Ross has been more than dabbling in gambling, spending heavily without seemingly affecting his net worth.

Adin Ross Celebrated by Dana White for Low Risk Aversion

White, a bit of a gambling buff himself, appeared on the FLAGRANT podcast hosted by Akaash Sing and Andrew Schulz. White became very passionate about gambling when it was brought up and shared a story about Charles Barkley, who once wagered $650,000 at a party.

Barkley is known for his often excessive gambling and not always wise decisions. Yet, White was fascinated by Barkley’s risk aversion and was happy to share the story. “I’ll tell you this, though—Charles Barkley is a gambler, too. Charles Barkley came to Power Slap, and the one that we did at the Durango, I have a big gambling party after, and he f**king beat him for, like, $650,000,” White recounted.

Even Barkley’s exploits paled in comparison with what Adin Ross was able to do during Power Slap. “This kid is what, 22? He goes on fking… he’s up a million, he’s down $750,000, he’s up $1,500,000 in a fking Power Slap weekend,” White said, growing more excited with his account.

Adin Ross has been a fixture in gambling and streaming, often finding himself in controversial stories. He once lost $4 million in a single session, and a UNILAD story claimed that he also cheated during a game with marked cards.

In the meantime, criticism against the streamer had been shut down by fellow gambling icons, such as xQc, real name Félix Lengyel, who said that people who criticized him or Adin Ross were hypocrites who would have opted the same deals if they were offered to them. Admittedly, the paychecks both streamers command are enough to tempt the majority of people.

Adin Ross Continues to Fascinate with His Relentless Affinity for Gambling

He is also said to have lost $15 million in a single gambling session, according to media news outlet The SportsRush, citing the player’s own account, but the story was never corroborated by other sources.

Whether it’s betting or casino gaming, Adin Ross has been keen to participate, according to popular accounts. Ross also made headlines when he announced that he would be quitting his Twitch streaming career (he had been banned by the platform) to join Kick, a newly formed rival at the time. Twitch did consider unbanning Ross, but the CEO faced public criticism for potentially allowing gambling to proliferate on the Amazon-owned platform.

The streamer was also escorted out of a TwitchCon event in October 2023, following his ban from Twitch. At the time, Ross arrived with a few friends, donning Kick apparel to promote the new platform. He and his entourage were escorted out by security.

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The bustling atmosphere of TwitchCon 2023 in Las Vegas turned tense as controversial internet personality Adin Ross, accompanied by his entourage, was promptly escorted out of the event by security personnel. 

Adin Ross Seeks Talks with CEO Dan Clancy over His Twitch Ban

The incident unfolded shortly after Ross and his crew, donned in Kick-branded apparel, made their entrance into the convention, with the streamer aiming to meet Twitch CEO Dan Clancy and discuss his recent ban from Twitch.

Ross, well-known for his large following on the Kick platform, conveyed his mission to spread positivity and mend relations with Twitch. He stated earnestly upon entering the premises that he had no intention of causing trouble and expressed his genuine love for Twitch. Ross said he wanted to talk to Clancy as he would like his ban on Twitch lifted.

However, security staff swiftly approached the group, informing them they needed to leave. Ross, visibly shocked, questioned them for the reason and underlined that he had paid for entry and that he had been in the venue for a very short time. He displayed his entry badge in disbelief, seeking an explanation. Security remained tight-lipped about the specific violation, leaving Ross and his companions in a state of confusion.

In a series of videos that surfaced online, Ross can be heard repeatedly asking, “Bro, what did I do?” while attempting to understand the situation. His friends and bodyguards attempted to reason with the authorities, but the Twitch staff remained firm in their decision, citing a breach of “Twitch’s code of conduct.” Despite his compliance, Ross and his associates, including Citrus, Cheesur, CUFFFEM, and ShnaggyHose, were handed indefinite suspensions from Twitch, much to their dismay.

Twitch’s Decision Sparks Fan Divide

The incident stirred a heated debate online, with fans expressing varied opinions. While some believed Ross’s ban was justified, others contended that he was unfairly treated, with some users stating that Adin made Twitch popular but now the platform executives are jealous as Kick is taking over. The incident also highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding Ross’s shift from Twitch to Kick, adding fuel to the speculation fire.

Ross is not the only streamer who changed platforms. Other popular streamers such as xQc have been attracted to Kick’s more lucrative revenue model with its 95% share split.

Twitch permanently banned Ross due to his choice to showcase unfiltered and hateful chat conduct during a broadcast. The incident occurred on February 24 this year, when Ross featured unmoderated chat content from his platform Kick, allowing anti-Semitic and racist comments to go unaddressed for over 20 minutes. This marked Ross’s eighth ban from Twitch, and the platform stated that his failure to police hateful conduct led to the permanent suspension. Prior to this incident, Ross had received a temporary ban less than a year ago for using hateful slurs or symbols. In other news, in a recent discussion with Kick co-founder Eddie Craven, Adin Ross entertained the idea of streaming an interview with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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