Chinese social media has recently been buzzing with rumors that a top-tier star spent seven days gambling in a VIP room at a Macau casino, losing an astonishing 1.03 billion RMB (approx 142 million USD). Reports claim that the male star had to mortgage his luxury homes and private jet to cover his debts. With speculation running wild, names such as Jay Chou, Huang Xiaoming, Zhao Benshan, and Chen Daoming have all been dragged into the controversy. Adding to the mystery, he was also rumored to have sold luxury watches worth millions in Hong Kong for quick cash.
It’s Not Them
As speculation spread, Jay Chou’s agency swiftly issued a statement denying any connection to the gambling scandal, making it clear that he is not the celebrity in question. After days of silence, Huang Xiaoming also responded. Instead of a formal statement, he shared serene sunset photos, seemingly unbothered by the rumors. When a curious fan asked, “Did you lose 1 billion?” he cheekily replied, “Huānlè dòu?”—a reference to a virtual game currency. His humorous response indirectly dismissed the claims. He also said he’s currently busy filming in Fujian.
Police Confirm Gambling Scandal Was AI-Generated Misinformation
Just as speculation reached fever pitch, Chinese authorities have stepped in to debunk the viral rumors. According to an official statement, the gambling allegations were entirely fabricated using AI. A man named Xu Mouqiang, 36, created the false claims on March 10, 2025, using an AI text generator on the social media platform “Moushu” to craft a sensational headline. The fake news quickly spread across the internet, repeatedly trending on hot search lists. Authorities have since detained Xu for eight days for disrupting public order. With this revelation, it’s now confirmed that the so-called “top-tier celebrity gambling scandal” was nothing more than a baseless internet hoax.
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avarachika
That was fast lol.