Gambling is a form of entertainment for most celebrities in the UK and other parts of the world. From land-based casinos in Las Vegas and Monaco to online casinos, recreational gambling is popular among celebrities. The celebrities mentioned below have either expressed their interest in gambling or have influenced the perception of betting trends in the UK.
David Beckham
David Beckham influenced sports betting throughout his career, regardless of the team he played for. He is a highly decorated player with many achievements under his belt, including Champions League, La Liga, 4 Community Shields, 2 FA Cups, and 6 Premier Leagues. Since retiring, David Beckham has partnered with several Asian and European casino giants. His support for sports betting boosted the industry.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton loves to surround herself with luxury and post sophisticated life events on social media. Well, she has been spotted going to and leaving casino resorts.
This famous heiress, globally renowned DJ, and businesswoman once sent her fans into a frenzy when she posted a wad of cash ($50,000) that she had won from blackjack on her Instagram page.
Drake
Drake is globally known for his award-winning rap albums, hip-hop singles and OVO music records. However, in the world of gambling, the Canadian rapper has such a volatile history in gambling that fans nicknamed his bets ‘the Drake Curse.’ It is fair to say Drake has accumulated a long list of gambling losses over the years. Whenever there is a major sports event, you can be sure that Drake will place a bet worth hundreds of thousands of Euros or millions, and he will post it on Instagram.
Just recently, Drake’s Curse broke after he placed a $1.5 million bet on the Chiefs during the Super Bowl. He won $1.196 million from this bet!
Brad Pitt
To prepare for his gambling scenes in the ‘Oceans’ franchise, Brad Pitt visited several casinos to practise his hand skills and poker face on casino table games. The success of the Ocean Eleven franchise was increased after Brad Pitt and George Clooney pulled off their first scam in the poker room. The two-time Oscar Awards winner has been spotted at luxurious casino resorts, including the Palazzo Del Casino in Venice.
Harry Styles
Former One Direction member Harry Styles was once a fan of betting. During his younger days, Styles allegedly enjoyed unwinding at casinos for entertainment, and roulette tables were his favourite games. At some point, it was reported that the singer was at odds with his managers after they admonished him for attending a casino in Australia. He even has a Lucky Number 17Black tattoo on his back. However, the celebrity has not been spotted in a casino recently.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Boxing fans worldwide are happiest when Floyd Mayweather enters the ring because if you bet on him, chances are that he will win. This controversial World Boxing Champion is also a sports betting fan himself. One of the most famous bets he ever made was in 2012, when he placed a $1.1 million stake on an Oregon vs. Arizona football game. Mayweather won a million from the bet!
50 Cent
50 Cent is known for his music and business acumen, but did you know the rapper has a history of impressive sports betting wins? He once placed a $1 million net on the New York Giants winning the Super Bowl and won 1 million! At the height of Mayweather and 50 Cent beef, the rapper almost broke the internet when he placed a $750k bet that Floyd Mayweather couldn’t read.
There are more celebrities gambling than we can list
While the rich and famous flock to casino floors, especially during music and film festivals, they still gamble online at major sporting events. For most celebrities, gambling is for recreation, thrill and social interaction.
Celebrities are high rollers, betting thousands of dollars on casino tables and millions at online casinos. They can afford to lose these bets, so regular people should only attempt to make such bets if they can also afford to lose the money).
Famous people know the world is watching when they go to casinos, so they usually go to VIP rooms or gamble online from their smartphones, where they can enjoy all their favourite games in privacy. The bottom line is that celebrities can significantly affect betting trends. Therefore, you must have your betting limits and strategies according to your bankroll capabilities.
