TLDR
- A viral post claims gambling influencer SteveWillDoIt lost $4.37 million on 10 World Cup bets totaling $4.71 million.
- He reportedly won only one of the 10 wagers, a bet on Argentina and England both scoring.
- The figures have not been independently confirmed through public betting records.
- Steve has long partnerships with online casino brands Stake and Roobet.
- The post has reignited criticism over transparency in gambling influencer sponsorship deals.
A social media post claiming that gambling influencer SteveWillDoIt lost $4.37 million during the World Cup has spread quickly online. The post says he placed 10 bets worth a combined $4.71 million.
According to the post, Stephen Deleonardis, who goes by SteveWillDoIt, won only one of those 10 wagers. The other nine reportedly resulted in losses.
The claims have not been independently confirmed through public betting records. Still, the post has gained wide attention because it matches the high-risk betting style Steve is known for online.
What the Betting Slip Shows
The viral post lists specific wagers tied to the World Cup. These include $300,000 on Argentina to win the final and $40,000 on Lionel Messi to score and assist in that match.
Other bets include $400,000 on France to beat Spain and $1.6 million on Mexico to beat England. The post also lists $800,000 on Cristiano Ronaldo to score against Spain.
The only bet listed as a win was a $400,000 wager on Argentina and England both scoring. That bet reportedly returned around $340,000.
Smaller wagers on the United States, Colombia and Norway rounded out the list. All three reportedly lost.
It is difficult to confirm from public information whether every bet happened exactly as described. The post has still circulated widely due to Steve’s history of placing large public wagers.
A Career Built on Casino Content
SteveWillDoIt first became known through the NELK Boys, a group that gained followers with drinking challenges and stunts. His content later shifted toward casino gambling, sports betting and luxury lifestyle videos.
He has become one of the most recognized gambling influencers online. His videos often show high-limit blackjack, slot bonus buys and large sports bets.
Steve has never marketed himself as a professional bettor offering picks or analysis. His content is built around entertainment, using large wagers as a spectacle rather than a display of betting skill.
His gambling content is tied closely to sponsorship deals. He has worked with the crypto casino Stake and more recently with Roobet, both of which rely on influencers to reach online audiences.
Those partnerships bring in money through sponsorships and affiliate marketing. This makes gambling content a large part of his overall business.
It remains unclear how much personal financial risk Steve takes on during these livestreams. There is no public evidence that his content uses fake money or that game outcomes are rigged in his favor.
Contracts between influencers and casino brands are private. This means viewers cannot know how much of the money shown on screen belongs personally to the creator.
Criticism Continues to Follow Gambling Influencers
Steve has faced repeated criticism over how gambling content is presented online. Critics argue that pairing betting with luxury cars, watches and cash giveaways can make high-risk gambling look appealing to younger viewers.
Another common criticism involves the lack of clarity around sponsorships. Viewers often do not know whether a gambling session is funded personally or through a promotional deal.
Steve is also known for large giveaways, including luxury cars and watches. One giveaway involving Rolex watches given to Mexico’s national football team was later returned following intervention from FIFA.
In August 2022, YouTube permanently removed his channel for repeated violations of its community guidelines. The decision was widely linked to gambling promotion. He continued posting on other platforms afterward.
The latest viral betting claims add to an ongoing conversation about how gambling influencers operate and how transparent their sponsorship deals really are.
