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Help Diamond Union’s Steve Tracy in His Battle Against Cancer – A Legend Who Needs Us Now

ByAlki David

Feb 26, 2025

In the world of online gaming and digital currency, few names hold as much weight as Steven Earl Charles Tracy. A true pioneer, Steve was instrumental in the rise of online casino gaming, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. He wasn’t just a card player—he was an entertainer, a strategist, and a legend.

Beyond the tables, Steve was one of the early visionaries of Bitcoin. At a time when digital currency was just an abstract concept, Steve saw its potential. He played a pivotal role in championing its rise, with millions being wagered in Bitcoin as early as 2010—millions that are worth trillions today. However, due to health struggles, he was forced to sell his position to keep his business afloat. Now, as the world transitions into an era where digital currency reigns supreme, we owe gratitude to pioneers like Steve, who laid the foundation.

Born in 1982 in Scarborough, Canada, Steve has lived a life of ambition and resilience. A devoted New England Patriots fan, he was also a significant figure in the cannabis industry during the 2000s, engaging in discussions with government officials about legalization long before it became mainstream. His online gaming group, Diamond Union, wreaked havoc in the 2000s, redefining online card gaming and standing at the forefront of Bitcoin gambling.

But beyond his professional achievements, Steve is a man of immense generosity and heart. He has always been the rock for those around him. Five of his closest friends honored him by making him the godparent to their children, knowing he would always be there for them. When his father passed away, Steve selflessly stepped in to care for his handicapped mother for an entire year. He has always put others before himself.

Now, Steve is in the fight of his life. Cancer has taken its toll, and he needs our help. His wife has started a GoFundMe to support his medical expenses and give him the fighting chance he deserves. Those who have followed his career, those who have admired his contributions, and those whose lives he has touched—this is the moment to give back.

Steve Tracy is not just a pioneer; he is a friend, a mentor, and a fighter. And he is still young, with so much more life ahead of him. Let’s rally behind him and support his journey to recovery.

If you have ever appreciated Steve’s work, if you have ever been inspired by his vision, or if you simply believe in standing by those who have given so much to others—please donate.  Every contribution helps

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.