Gambling isn’t only about the money. It’s about the thrill.
Celebrity gamers are driven by the same rush an average person feels when he or she plays a hand, throws the dice, or utters the famous “Hit me.”
But, some celebrities are more successful than others. A handful of them achieved stardom in this field while others managed to get banned for life. Let’s take a look to learn more.
Infographic Highlights
What will you find in our latest infographic? Well, we’ve prepared a collection of stories to take you on a real roller coaster of emotions.
Biggest celebrity wins
Some people have it all. They’re rich, famous and, turns out, great at gambling. The first group of celebrities on our list managed to win substantial prizes playing poker, Blackjack, or betting on their favorite sports. Basically, they added a pile of money to their pre-existing pile of money. Life’s really tough sometimes, isn’t it?
Biggest celebrity losses
In case the previous section made you feel bad about your own poverty, here’s a reminder that celebrities can be losers as well. These individuals gambled away millions of dollars and, while it didn’t affect them that much, it was still a serious blow to their confidence, which is what really hurts.
Celebrities turned pro poker players
When life deals you a good hand, you go all in. These celebrities decided to push their hobbies to the max and earned substantial amounts at the poker table. Honestly, who knew Tobey Maguire was an exceptional bluffer?
Celebrities’ favorite casino games
You can tell a lot about a person by his or her favorite casino game. Craps is for the thrill-seeking extroverts, roulette is for the contemplative type, while baccarat is reserved for high-class gamblers. Check to see where each celebrity stands.
Banned celebrities
Finally, there’s the group of celebrities who just couldn’t play fair. They slipped, got banned, and became a laughing stock in their community. How did they do it? Well, take a look.
