The American Gaming Association (AGA) has denied any involvement in an alleged investigation into streamer Adin Ross, after a fake letter circulated online claimed regulators were probing his million-dollar bet switch during the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight.
The forged document went viral across X and Reddit, suggesting Ross had insider knowledge when he ditched his wager on Canelo and flipped to Crawford minutes before the opening bell. Crawford’s upset victory netted Ross roughly $1 million, sparking chatter that the call he received live on stream was more than just friendly advice.
AGA wasted no time slamming the rumors. Dara Cohen, Senior Director of Strategic Communications, told s that the organization “did not issue this letter and has no role in any such investigation.” At present, no state regulator or official gaming body has acknowledged an inquiry into Ross.
Ross, who commands millions of followers on YouTube and Twitch, fueled speculation by admitting on stream that “I got a call, I can’t talk about it,” right before changing his ticket. That cryptic tease gave oxygen to theories of leaked fight intel—though no evidence has surfaced to back it up. Industry analysts note that while sportsbooks monitor suspicious wagering activity, viral moments like Ross’s can distort reality. “When a popular influencer wins big and says the wrong thing on camera, conspiracy theories write themselves,” one compliance consultant.
The episode underscores the collision of celebrity gambling, influencer culture, and gaming regulation. With Ross making bets the size of a mid-tier hedge fund, even a joke can move markets—and create headaches for regulators who never asked to be in the story.For now, the only fact is clear: the AGA isn’t investigating, and the letter that suggested otherwise is 100% fake.
