“Degenerate” Gambler, Dana White Refuses to Help Shaquille O’Neal Win $100 Million Dollars

It looks like Shaquille O’Neal is already planning a huge comeback to the sports world amid Inside the NBA’s inevitable breakup. The 7ft millionaire disclosed his plans in the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq to none other than the UFC CEO, Dana White. Yes, you heard it right. Mr. O’Neal publicly extended a blockbuster offer that could fetch him a whopping $100 million through an investment involving $4.6 billion worth of a franchise, the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls witnessed their golden era in the ’90s, winning 6 championship titles, thanks to Michael Jordan and Co. But they haven’t won a single championship in the last 26 years. However, it looks like Shaq is willing to put his faith in the Bulls after seeking knowledge about betting odds from podcast co-host Adam Lefkoe. Despite Lefkoe’s suggestion to bet on other teams with better odds, Shaq immediately cried out, “I want that f**king $100 million, what the f**k.”

Lefkoe still made a last-ditch effort to persuade his 7ft co-host into considering the Charlotte Hornets instead, to which Shaquille O’Neal bluntly replied, “Charlotte Hornets suck.” However, Dana White wasn’t on board with the 4x NBA Champion’s business idea. He immediately rejected it and said, “Shaq, that’s f**king crazy. How about you put up 500 and I put up 500, and we play baccarat where we can actually f**king win?”

Shaq revealed that he didn’t know how to play baccarat effectively, putting their partnership plans on hold. Given that Dana isn’t new to gambling, it made sense that the 54-year-old didn’t immediately jump on the investment chance without giving it a good thought.

Shaquille O’Neal’s latest guest is a self-proclaimed “degenerate”

In an old interview, Dana White was asked for advice on how to become an excellent blackjack player and in response, he cheekily called himself a sick degenerate. “First of all, the way that I play, I can go into the casino and make my own rules. And I got a lot of ammo”. Revealing his likeness to the number 16, the UFC CEO added, “Sometimes, you gotta go with your gut. I’ll do some things that aren’t by the book but umm yeah, I play by the book. Yeah, it’s…I’m pretty sick degenerate.”

With years of experience in gambling, Dana White has encountered quite a few interesting events due to his habit, be it the time he lost a whopping $3 million or when he admitted that Vegas casinos “don’t want me to play there”. With such events also came good knowledge of gambling, which is why he is often sought for betting advice.