RJ Cipriani on Losing $2.5M Gambling Owen Hanson's Cartel Drug Money

RJ Cipriani sits down with VladTV to tell the full story behind laundering $2.5 million for Owen Hanson, better known as the “Cocaine Quarterback,” and how a gambling relationship spiraled into threats, federal investigations, and a 21-year prison sentence. RJ explains how he initially helped Hanson win back $100,000, only to later lose $1.4 million, triggering threats that ultimately led RJ to cooperate with authorities.In this interview, Cipriani breaks down how law enforcement discovered $702,000 in cash inside Hanson’s hotel room and how the case expanded into one of the most notorious drug trafficking and money laundering prosecutions in recent years. RJ reflects on the pressure, fear, and consequences that came with being tied to a high-level criminal operation.The conversation expands into RJ’s broader experiences exposing corruption within the gambling world, including high-profile financial scandals involving Nicole Murphy, Troy Stratos, and Tim Burns—who allegedly lost between $8–10 million. RJ recounts elaborate scams, including a $500,000 check that was ripped up, fixed-fight allegations, and the dangers of trusting others with money. He shares a shocking story of confronting an alleged fraudster in a casino bathroom, which led to an arrest and prison sentence.RJ also offers hard-earned advice on investment fraud, stressing the importance of betting on yourself instead of handing money to others, and discusses why boxing matches like Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford raise red flags in the gambling world. He closes by revealing his unsuccessful attempts to collaborate with Mark Wahlberg on a documentary and reflects on the risks of chasing fast money in high-stakes environments.