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.
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