Conor McGregor is doing everything except fighting these days. Since his brutal leg break in 2021, the former UFC champion has been out of the Octagon, but he hasn’t been silent. The Irishman has shifted his attention to side ventures, particularly his prominent partnership with Duelbits. The move has shaken up the online betting scene, establishing his brand as a formidable competitor to Drake’s platform, Stake.
And just like Drake has earned a reputation for carrying the “curse,” Conor McGregor seems to carry one of his own—especially when it comes to betting. Despite reportedly making some solid profits, the losses haven’t gone unnoticed. At both UFC 308 and UFC 314, ‘The Notorious’ allegedly lost hefty sums, proving that when it comes to gambling, a loss is still a loss. Now, it looks like McGregor’s gambling influence has spread to his teammates.
Just yesterday, Dillon Danis took a page out of his mentor’s book—and paid the price, this time on the baseball field. Danis reportedly placed a $150,000 bet on the New York Yankees in their matchup against the Miami Marlins, a wager he shared on his Instagram story (now deleted). However, fate had other plans. With rookie Agustin Ramirez blasting two home runs, the Marlins shut out the Yankees 2–0.
Eury Pérez delivered a stellar six-inning, two-hit performance, leading the Marlins to their fourth straight win and a series clincher following Friday’s dominant 13–2 victory. The upset may have been a thrill for Miami fans—but it left Dillon Danis licking his wounds and nursing an expensive lesson.
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Conor McGregor, meanwhile, hasn’t faced the same kind of misfortune. While both ‘El Jefe’ and McGregor continue to struggle with stalled fight careers, ‘The Notorious’ has amassed a fortune exceeding $200 million.
McGregor is making bold moves in the entertainment and ownership arenas. In April 2024, he invested in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and took on a role alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the Amazon Prime remake of Road House. This shift highlights a decisive transition from direct combat to engaging in media, pursuing business ventures, and exploring crossover opportunities.
He’s been riding a wave of financial success—not only through booming business ventures but also through his high-stakes betting activity. Let’s take a closer look at how much McGregor has pocketed through his betting run.
How much has Conor McGregor earned from his betting run?
“Here’s the thing, you can take the conventional odds on favourites to win,” he wrote. “And yes they should win, and you get your baby pay out and be happy, but to think that bet would have returned me $17m+ is outstanding,” said Conor McGregor last year. In 2024, ‘The Notorious’ endured a tough two-week losing streak, burning through $1 million. He first wagered on Renan Ferreira to beat Francis Ngannou in the PFL and followed that with a big-money bet on Tyson Fury to defeat Jake Paul in November.
Despite what the fans thought, the Irishman didn’t side with the favorites—he chased the bigger payout. Unfortunately, both bets backfired, costing him heavily. Still, Conor McGregor’s betting career is far from a failure. He’s been quick to point out that his wins far outweigh the losses. On X, McGregor wrote:
“Here’s the thing, you can take the conventional odds on favourites to win,” he wrote. “And yes they should win, and you get your baby pay out and be happy, but to think that bet would have returned me $17m+ is outstanding. I won $7.7m million in gambling profits this year. Spain to win the Euros, $1.1m win. Diaz to win, $1.6 win. Argentina to win Copa America, $1m win. Spain, Carlos Alcaraz, Argentina treble on the day of the games, 100k bet won me $4mill win.
“I lost golden boot 63k in Euros, I lost Ferreira last week 500k and 500k tonight. $1.63m losses, $7.7m wins. $6m+ I am up now today as it stands. October (2024) now.”
That’s the full extent of the financial betting figures Conor McGregor disclosed for October 2024. As for 2025, his betting activity remains largely under wraps. What we do know is that he took a significant hit during UFC 314 in April—losing big on both the co-main and main event.
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