Dana White, UFC President and CEO, has joined Meta's board of directors alongside two other new appointees. This marks White's first corporate board position, highlighting his expanding influence beyond combat sports.

In major gambling news, Dana White reportedly won $26-27 million playing baccarat at Caesars earlier this year, while Carl Icahn disclosed a 2.44 million share position in Caesars Entertainment.

Phil Hellmuth made headlines after a dramatic exit from Poker Go's "No Gamble, No Future" show, walking off set following an emotional outburst. Meanwhile, Matt Damon expressed interest in creating a sequel to the 1998 poker film "Rounders" during an appearance on the "Rich Eisen Show."

Professional poker player Allen 'Chainsaw' Kessler hit a $1.2 million slot jackpot at Thunder Valley Resort, adding to notable gambling industry news.

In sports, Lionel Messi secured his eighth Ballon d'Or, further solidifying his position as one of soccer's greatest players. The win was widely anticipated by oddsmakers who had favored him for the prestigious award.

Notable developments in the streaming and entertainment sector include:

• Kick.com's $200 million investment in content creator acquisition
• Hard Rock's launch of a Messi-themed sandwich across its venues
• Soccer star Neymar's controversial environmental impact
• Fanatics founder Michael Rubin's $50 million Hamptons property purchase
• Ronaldinho's entry into the iGaming market
• Ivan Toney's betting scandal involving wagers on his own matches

The industry continues to evolve with Wynn's projections of $600 million in EBITDA from their UAE casino hotel project, while David Portnoy's future relationship with Penn Entertainment and Barstool remains uncertain.

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