High-profile athletes, musicians, and pop stars alike have millions of dollars at their disposal and plenty of free time to boot. That’s why it’s so common for celebrities to get heavily into gambling. The rush of earning huge sums of money while lounging at a casino appeals to many celebrities. Some have great success, while others fail catastrophically or even get outright banned from entering a casino, as was the case with NBA Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson.
Some celebrities’ gambling adventures are well-documented – Charles Barkley and 50 Cent, for example. Then there are names that you’d never expect to see on a list of celebrity gamblers, such as the introverted and world-renowned Canadian DJ Deadmau5. Gambling appeals to many types of personalities thanks to the wide range of games that are found at casinos all over the world. From card games such as poker, solitaire, and blackjack to chance-based games like roulette and slot machines, there are enough options to provide celebrities with a lifetime of entertainment, provided they don’t go bankrupt in the process.
Read on to see how your favorite celebrities have fared in their gambling adventures.
