Hollywood Celebs Who Play Casino Games Professionally

Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine Hollywood celebrities, or famous sportsmen, or showmen with millions of followers doing normal, human activities. Of course, we have seen many pictures taken by paparazzi, but what they do on a daily basis is a question. Did you know that popular movie stars like Ben Affleck, who is known for the Batman role, or Tobey Maguire, who is known for the Spider Man role play poker in a live casino like we do. Also, playing live poker at home, you can be an opponent of 50 Cent, isn’t it cool?

Generally, there are many famous people who love to dabble in gambling. Some of them are actually good at it. We’re going to talk about celebrities who take gambling seriously and some of them consider gambling as a second profession. Let’s find out the biggest celebrities who spend their time gambling and winning giant rewards.

Celebs Who Play Casino Games Professionally

Bet Affleck

You probably know this person for his excellent acting performances, outstanding writing and directing skills. But did you know that Ben is an experienced poker player? A famous actor has taken part in various tournaments including little competitions for amateur and big events for professional players. One of the first reward he got is $800,000 at blackjack in 2001, and later, in 2004, he won $365,000 at the California poker championship. It sounds very exciting, but take into account that Ben has serious skills and not only luck.

Tobey Maguire

Remember the poker championship in 2004 where Ben Affleck won $365,000? At the same event, Toby was less lucky and have lost to Ben. But Toby is also a very skilled player. Since his teenage years, Maguire spent many hours learning how to play poker. In addition, he took part in many private betting games. Some of the private poker events gave the inspiration to the popular movie Molly’s Game. Moreover, Toby was an extremely lucky winning $300,000 in the Hollywood Park Casino tournament.

50 Cent

The legendary rapper, and famous actor, is the one who you do not want to play against at poker. Also, he is known for sports betting, and the overall being a lucky guy. Remember the fight with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao at Las Vegas’s MGM Grand Garden Arena? 50 Cent bet $2 million on Floyd Mayweather and won a massive cheque.

Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer’s father was an avid poker player. That’s why the little girl had an unhealthy interest in card games from the very early age. Nowadays, poker runs in her blood, making Jennifer Tilly one of the best poker players alive. Among her awards, Jennifer won the (WSOP) World Series of Poker gold bracelet and accomplished the goal of sitting at the table with legendary poker players.

After winning the gold bracelet, she participated in Ladies’ No-Limit Hold’em and received a massive win of over $150,000. Today, she continues to play board games and tournaments and remains, without a doubt, one of the most talented actresses as well as a talented player.

Who Is the Best at Bluffs?

To be good at table games, you need to spend years to become a professional player. But, to be a great player and an excellent actor, you’re required to have a talent. Acting profession plays into hands to be good at poker. Since poker requires a bluff skill which is close to acting. For that reason, many people with acting talents join the poker table and successfully play versus experienced poker players.