Celebrities are human beings just like any other people, so it's only
logical that they would enjoy a good game of roulette. Especially in Las
Vegas, you can spot famous individuals at some of the most renowned
casinos, what's more, most of them are big-time casino players. Some of
them are eager to win, but a fair share of celebrities play for fun and
thrill and won't make it a big deal if they spend thousands and thousands
of dollars. Here are some of the celebrities that love to play spin the
roulette wheels and gamble.
1. Ben Affleck
One of the most sensational Hollywood stars who enjoy a good game of
poker is no other than Ben Affleck. This multi-talented star has played in
numerous films
and people are utterly keen on his movies, so when they hear that he is
also an experienced poker player they get shocked. It's known that he has
participated in various top-notch poker competitions which have helped him
earn over $800k, but also experience a few huge losses. What some
newsagents have discovered is that he had been tutored by two professional
poker players, so it's no wonder that he's an expert at this casino
game.
2. Tobey Maguire
Another professional celebrity who is utterly fond of poker games is the
actor Tobey Maguire. The leading star of the Spider-Man franchise is also
a passionate poker player. Just like Ben Affleck, he was trained by an
expert poker connoisseur, but in Tobey's case, it's Canadian Daniel
Negreanu, who is a legend in the world of poker. With his help, this
casino lover participated in several World Series of Poker Main Event
Championships and had a fair share of wins and losses. What’s more, he
even participated in various private poker games with high-end players.
Even though he had ups and downs in his poker adventures, it's believed
that he still plays poker at a renowned
online casino.
3. Charles Barkley
Apart from actors, there are many sporting celebrities that love casinos.
One such celebrity is Charles Barkley. This fantastic
NBA legend
is another passionate poker player. Furthermore, it's known that he has
earned himself a small fortune, but as well lost a great deal of bucks.
The former basketball player very often visits Las Vegas and spends time
(and money) gambling. His passion for poker games has skyrocketed after
retirement and it's been reported that he has spent over scorching $10
million.
4. Matt Damon
This article wouldn't be complete without mentioning Affleck's good
friend, Matt Demon, and his love for blackjack and poker. Here is another
actor who is also interested in poker, what's more, it's reckoned that he
is obsessed with this casino game. He sought assistance from Johnny Chan
who helped him master some poker skills needed for a movie he was playing,
and consequently, he used that newly gained knowledge in real life. Matt
frequently plays poker, but more importantly, he knows when and how to
stop and how to control his gameplay, unlike some other celebrities.
5. 50 Cent
The name undeniably indicates some relation to money, but maybe 50
million would suit him better. Unlike previously mentioned actors, this
rapper is keener on placing sporting bets. Curtis James Jackson (his real
name) once placed a half-million-dollar bet against the San Francisco
49ers in a match against the New York Giants, and to everybody's shock –
he won. Besides being keen on placing bets, he also visits casinos rather
often. It's fundamental that he has his fortune to back him in his passion
because 50 Cents is internationally recognized and earns significant sums
of money.
6. Paris Hilton
Here is a gorgeous lady who absolutely loves all Las Vegas attractions,
but mostly the casinos. It’s been noted that Paris Hilton used to spend
thousands of dollars playing poker, but what's even more interesting is
that she once won more than $20,000 on a single night of gambling.
Dressing up fancy and exquisite is easy for such a popular celebrity, and
visiting flabbergasting casinos in Las Vegas tops up the experience, so
it's no wonder that she loves the whole notion of this alluring
activity.
7. Jennifer Tilly
A famous American-Canadian actress is a totally serious poker player.
What's more, Jennifer's father was both a passionate gambler and a poker
player, so from her youth, she has been interested in this fun casino
game. Jennifer never let her "hobby" ruin her commitment to stage and
acting, but she tried to make use of her poker skills and even won the
third World Poker Tour Ladies International Tournament in 2005. Since
then, her passion has only grown and nowadays it is reported that her
poker winnings have exceeded $1 million.
8. Brad Pitt
Unlike other celebrities before him, Brad Pitt hadn't preferred casino
games from the start. On the contrary, his passion for casino games
started after
starring in one of his most famous movies, Ocean's 11. The actor is fond of both poker and blackjack and even
enjoys playing slot machines both in land-based casinos and online.
It seems that poker is the most popular casino game among all celebrities
and it’s no wonder because it’s ultra fun and winnings can be
enormous.