Podcast host Joe Rogan has described some of the lengths that UFC President Dana White goes to for gambling purposes, deeming his high-stakes gambling habit a “sickness.”
he brought a goddamn casino to his boat.”
During a Joe Rogan Experience episode, Rogan described how White brought a casino onto his boat while on vacation on the Amalfi Coast. The podcaster-comedian drew attention to a photo on his phone showing White with stacks of cash on the vessel. Rogan commented: “That’s a sickness, he brought a goddamn casino to his boat.”
During a recent trip to Las Vegas, Rogan said he went to hang out with fellow comedian Shane Gillis and the UFC President. Rogan claims White was down $600,000 during the blackjack session. White has an estimated net worth of around $500m.
The 54-year-old UFC boss has a long track record of betting big, having been barred from numerous Las Vegas casinos for success in blackjack. This includes the Wynn, the Mirage, and the Palm. In fact, the only properties that still accept White’s custom in the city are Caesars Palace, the Venetian, and the Bellagio. The Connecticut native has made clear his opinion that Caesars Palace is the best casino in the world.