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5
Celebs Who Absolutely Love Playing Blackjack
If
you’re a fan of the game blackjack you’ll be happy to know that you’re
in good company. These well known blackjack players have lots of money to burn
and they have found the perfect way to enjoy spending it (or winning some more).
So,
who are those successful celebrities that enjoy gambling? There are actually more
than just a few, but we’re bringing you a list of our 5 favorite gambling
celebs. Ben
Affleck Ben
Affleck is a very successful actor and director and he is also successful at gambling.
He plays poker and in 2004 he won $356,400 in the California State Poker Championship.
We understand that he was banned from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Hotel
in Vegas after winning $800,000. As they say – money goes to money. Paris
Hilton American
socialite and heiress Paris Hilton is said to enjoy a game of blackjack every
now and again. She may be known as a party girl but she is also quite good at
the blackjack table. A couple of years back she made headlines for taking home
$50,000 in blackjack winnings during a visit to Atlantic City. Prince
Harry Did
you know that everybody’s favorite prince is also a blackjack fan? He may
be from one of the richest families in the world, but we wouldn’t expect
to see His Royal Highness at the tables. He was spotted playing a game at the
Wynn Casino in Las Vegas. Now
that Harry is an “old married man” and soon to be dad we’re wondering
if we’re going to see him playing at Sin City again. Charles
Barkley What
can a retired NBA player do to keep that adrenaline running? Why, play blackjack,
of course! And,
that’s exactly what “Sir Charles” Barkley did once his accomplished
NBA career came to an end. Charles
Barkley was perhaps the greatest anomaly in basketball history. Listed at 6-6
but actually closer to 6-4, he played power forward as well as anyone in the history
of the NBA, often dominating players half a foot taller. And, he dominates at
the blackjack table too. He
has told of millions of dollars of gambling losses at the blackjack table and
was even arrested at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas for cheating - trying to take
back $100 chip after he realized he was going to lose it. 50
Cent 50
cent, or Fiddy, as he is affectionately known, has always been lucky. After all,
who else gets shot nine times and survives? The rapper turned entrepreneur won
at music and used that fame to develop this wealth. Fiddy
also loves the tables and has been reported to have said, “Blackjack is only
worth playing if you have a lot to win or a lot to lose”. Easy for the man
who bets up to $70,000 in a single sitting to say. Do
you also like to play blackjack?
Next time you’re playing at your favorite casino take a look around and see
if you can spot a famous celebrity at one of the tables. 
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