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Read Full BioA letter circulating on X, claiming that the American Gaming Association (AGA) has launched an investigation into streamer Adin Ross for his last-minute $1 million bet on Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, is fake.
Dara Cohen, Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Media Relations at the AGA, confirmed this to CasinoBeats, saying: “The letter is fake – the AGA did not distribute any related communication.”
The document, published on X with the AGA’s letterhead, says the AGA’s “Gaming Integrity Commission” had begun a preliminary review into whether Ross had received insider information before placing his wager on the fight.
It quickly gained traction on the social media platform, with users speculating about the timing of the switch and the consequences of a potential investigation.
Ross’ Last-Minute Wager
Ross, who has over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers and 6.5 million followers on Instagram, was livestreaming ahead of the Canelo-Crawford bout when he received a phone call from an unknown individual. Mid-stream, Ross said he had been advised to change his $1 million bet from Alvarez to Crawford.
He didn’t provide viewers with any context surrounding why he was advised to switch, and nobody knows who the mystery caller was. All that’s known is what Ross told his audience: “We’re definitely switching our bet. I can’t talk about it. I’m telling you right now, we’re going Crawford. Cash out. I’ll tell you guys off-stream… All I’m going to say, chat, is I got one of those calls.”
Crawford ultimately won the fight, and Ross walked away $1 million richer. The timing of the switch and the viral clip have fueled speculation across social media about how he got the tip.
Current Status
There’s currently no indication that any regulator or industry body has opened a formal inquiry into Ross’ bet. There has been no statement from Ross or any of his representatives addressing the fake letter or the speculation surrounding his livestream.
