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Everyone loves to play Blackjack. The game has been with us for years and has changed the way we gamble and the whole reason behind why we gamble. Be it the simple rules or the effective system of play, Blackjack has always brought in something valuable for everyone to explore. And by everyone, we literally mean everyone because we are going to be talking about some famous celebrities who love playing the game.
These A-listers have not only starred in gambling movies but have also played them and to know more about them, you just need to read the following.
Matt Damon
From playing Blackjack live on Jimmy Kimmel to being known to have also played at casinos, Matt Damon stands top on our list. While it is not known whether Damon is good at playing Blackjack or not, he is known to have played at casinos, thus marking his way to this list. Apart from that, there is very little information on Matt Damon and his love for Blackjack.
We don’t know which variation he likes to play, whether it is Stadium Blackjack or classics such as European Blackjack. But we do know that Damon is not alone because his close friend is next on the list. Any guesses?
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck has not only gambled but is also one of the most popular celebrities to ever play Blackjack. His love for the game has often been the subject of interest as he has also been kicked off Blackjack tables in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. However, he was not asked to leave due to bad behaviour or other such aspects but because he kept on winning.
He has admitted to learning all about the game, including strategies and the ability to count cards with ease. Due to that, playing Online Blackjack with someone like Ben Affleck, regardless of the house edge, is going to be interesting.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton’s reputation as a gambler can easily be understood when you learn about the fact that she won $50,000 in just one sitting at the Blackjack table. Such is the reputation of Hilton and it has also gone to an alarming extent where she has become the face of numerous online casinos.
Apart from that, Hilton has also been paid to appear at casinos in Vegas because who wouldn’t want a celebrity at a casino. Not only does it bring in more business but it can also provide a whole different reputation for the casino. However, Hilton’s skills as a Blackjack gambler might not be something that casinos would want.
Prince Harry
The Royal Family’s wild child has always been associated with gambling, especially classic games like Blackjack. Many have spotted him at the Wynn Casino in Vegas where has been known to have a free drink in his hand while he goes about gambling away all his money.
While the stories about Prince Harry gambling are limited, they are based on facts since people have spotted the Royal Family member at offline casinos. Even the type of bets that he takes is not known, although, with the amount of money that he has, we are sure that he might not be going for Blackjack insurance.
50 Cent
American rapper and entrepreneur, 50 Cent, is an iconic figure in the entertainment business. But as you know, he’s not here for being a famous rapper or an entrepreneur but for his love towards Blackjack. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson Ⅲ, is known to be splitting aces across top casinos in the world.
When it comes to betting, the rapper is known to have bet as much as $70,000 in a single sitting as he believes that the game is worth playing only if you have a lot to either win or lose. While little information is available on the type of Blackjack that he plays or whether he has also considered online Blackjack, we know that he enjoys the game because he has also released a game called ‘50 Cent Blackjack’.
Michael Jordan
You can commonly find Michael Jordan’s name on any list featuring the greatest basketball players of all time or even on lists that talk about sports icons and legends. But his name on a list talking about famous Blackjack players is rare but not surprising. Jordan has often said that he loves gambling and people have also spotted him at different casinos.
His stint with gambling and the winning mentality that drives him forward is also documented in the hit series, ‘The Last Dance’. Jordan tells us that he loves to gamble and why he is always aiming to win.
Tiger Woods
The most prolific golfer of all time needs no introduction. While we are all aware of his fall from grace, his skills as a golfer, his comeback and his personal affairs, we are yet to know about the fact that he loves playing high-stake Blackjack games. Casinos such as the MGM Grand Resort and Bellagio are where he usually gambles after getting VIP treatment.
While a few of the stories surrounding Tiger Woods and gambling are rumours, some believe that there are a few facts attached to it. Since we don’t want to be spreading rumours, we want to leave you with the knowledge that Tiger Woods loves playing Blackjack and nothing more.
Don Johnson
Don Johnson might not have had big fortunes on screen but his stint with gambling surely brought a lot that nobody expected. With Blackjack being his favourite game, Johnson has gone about playing the game and according to certain reports, he has also won around $15 million at Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino.
While fans have always wanted to see more of Don Johnson, especially after Miami Vice, they only got to see him at casinos. And based on his knowledge about the game, he can easily write a book talking about the history of gambling.
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