Barstool Sports Personality ‘Big Ev’ Vanishes After ‘Stiffing’ Accusations Become Public

(AsiaGameHub) –   Barstool Sports personality “Big Ev” (Evan McDowell) is confronting several allegations from fans claiming he “stiffed bookmakers” and “did not reimburse followers” who placed bets on his behalf.

Initially covered by Awful Announcing, McDowell vanished from Barstool’s betting program, Picks Central, and social media platforms soon after the accusations became public. Furthermore, he has been omitted from Barstool’s advertising content within the DraftKings application.

The initial post that accused McDowell—which has since been erased along with the user account—stated:

“@stoolpresidente, @PicksCentral, @BarstoolBigCat, @DoubleVodkaDon big ev is a scumbag who dms stoolies for bookies then robs them and ghosts when he loses.”

Victims Share Similar Accounts of Being ‘Stiffed’

The first victim agreed to connect McDowell with his bookie because McDowell provided better odds on a football match. He was subsequently informed that McDowell “had not paid his losing bets and had not responded to the bookie’s repeated inquiries.”

The bookie informed the victim that the losses, totaling in the mid-four-figures, would be taken from his account.

“I’m usually a private person when it comes to gambling and things, especially when it’s not via the apps,” he shared. “I don’t like to air out people’s business, especially if it’s a misunderstanding. But when it was brought to light that this happened to other people, I realized it wasn’t just me.”

A second victim introduced McDowell to a “friend of a friend” and reported losing over $15,000 that was never settled.

“I just got made aware he wasn’t paying up, so I was told I had to pay a portion of the debt for referring him,” he stated. “Kinda just got caught in the middle. My buddy who had the connect is a good friend, so I didn’t want him to get screwed over.”

The individual was later notified that the bookie had been fully paid.

Two screenshots posted online showed attempts to settle the payment disputes. McDowell answered one, but ignored the other.

“Hey man, I gotta reach out about this situation with the bookie I connected you with. I was a big fan of yours and Barstool, so I was stoked to help out when you asked, but things have gone south quick. He says you stiffed him within like two weeks, and now he’s coming at me hard, holding me responsible since I made the intro. It’s putting a real strain on my friendship with him, and honestly, I feel pretty f***** over with how quickly this happened after I vouched for you. I get that stuff happens, but can you sort this out? l’d appreciate it if you could make it right with him so this doesn’t blow up more.” 

McDowell answered, “I’m taking care of it bro no worries I got you I’m not stiffing him.”

“Hey I got this guy telling me I’m gonna be on the hook for $17k if he can’t get ahold of you? He said he’s willing to figure it out but if you can reply to him would be much appreciated. I’m not looking to be in the middle of it.”

McDowell did not reply.

Silence Regarding Big Ev’s Status at Barstool

McDowell is absent from Picks Central, which shut down its live chat function during the broadcast after being overwhelmed with questions about McDowell’s situation. No official explanation has been issued by Barstool.

McDowell had been active on social media but ceased posting shortly after the allegations surfaced. This occurred during the Final Four, and the “absence of posts appears linked to the accusations.”

One victim expressed concern for McDowell, remarking, “If Big Ev does have a problem, I hope he gets help. Gambling addiction is serious, and it’s ruined a lot of lives. I don’t want him losing his job and his income over this, but I hope he gets help if he needs it.”