Dana White has confirmed he's still involved in a potential NBA expansion franchise for Las Vegas, putting to rest any doubt about whether he'd stepped away from the project. The UFC CEO has long been tied to Vegas sports ventures beyond fighting, and this confirmation signals the city's push for a team is still very much alive, with White remaining a name attached to it.

While the NBA angle is still taking shape, White's gambling exploits are already paying off. According to Sherdog, he added another seven figure casino story to his long history at the tables, walking away from a high stakes showdown with a million dollar win.

It's not the first time White's name has popped up in connection with big money nights in Vegas casinos, and stories like this one only add to that reputation. For a guy who runs the UFC and spends plenty of time in and around the city's casino floors, a win like this fits right into the persona he's built outside the octagon.

The NBA piece is the more significant story long term. If Las Vegas does land an expansion franchise, White's continued involvement means the UFC boss could end up with a stake in two major sports properties based in the same city where his fight promotion is headquartered. For now, there's no timeline on when the NBA's expansion process might move forward, but White staying in the mix keeps Las Vegas squarely in the conversation.

Between the league bid and the casino win, it's been a notable stretch for White off the fighting side of his business, and both storylines are worth watching as they develop.