Adin Ross says a last-minute phone call saved him from losing $1m on Saturday night’s boxing match. The streamer claims he switched his bet from Canelo Álvarez to Terence Crawford after receiving what he called “insider” information.
During his livestream, Ross told viewers he was ready to put $1m on Canelo. Then came the mysterious call. Ross wouldn’t name his source or explain what he was told. He only promised to share the details with friends off-stream.
Crawford went on to defeat Álvarez, meaning Ross’s revised bet would have paid out. The streamer celebrated the win on camera but never showed a betting slip or revealed the actual payout amount.
Ross has built much of his streaming career around high-stakes gambling content. Since moving to Kick, he’s frequently featured massive sports bets as part of his broadcasts. Kick’s close ties to online casino Stake have raised questions about whether these wagers use personal funds or promotional credits.
The timing of Ross’s bet switch remains unclear. He didn’t specify when the call came or how close to fight time he changed his pick. Major sportsbooks sometimes reject late bet changes, especially for amounts this large.
Using “inside information” for sports betting exists in a legal gray area. Unlike stock trading, betting with non-public knowledge isn’t automatically illegal in most places. The line gets crossed when the information involves match-fixing, bribery, or was obtained illegally.
Athletes, coaches, and league officials face strict rules against betting or sharing confidential information. But for regular bettors, having sources with training camp insights or injury updates is often considered sharp play rather than cheating.
The Crawford-Álvarez bout drew massive betting action from celebrities and influencers. Ross’s $1m wager fits a pattern of streamers using major sporting events for content that blurs entertainment and gambling promotion.
Neither Ross nor his representatives have provided proof of the bet or clarified the nature of the phone call. The sportsbook that allegedly took the wager hasn’t been identified.
