7 Celebrities Who Love to Gamble During Quarantine

Gambling, especially casino gambling, is a pastime that millions of people enjoy. From Poland to Portugal, Australia to Africa, we have our own reasons for wanting risk some of our hard-earned money around a poker table or roulette wheel.

One of the major influences on us of course are celebrities. Some are casual gamblers, well-known for wearing a tuxedo and hitting the tables in Vegas, while others are genuinely celebrities with gambling problems.

Whatever their type, you can bet that during isolation and quarantine without a casino to go to, these people will still find a way to indulge in their favourite games.

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Famous Names Known for a Love of Gambling

Even before Poland was forced into quarantine in 2020, major operators such as energycasino have found a way for us all to enjoy our favourite table games online and that includes some of the world's best known names.

To make the most of our time around the virtual tables, many Polish players and those from around the world have attempted to improve their skills on such games as blackjack and poker.

A major influence has been some of the most renowned celebrity gamblers who are often featured by Gossip Bucket due to their known love of taking a risk, these seven being chief among them:

Charlie Sheen

A star of both the small and the big screen for decades, Charlie Sheen has had a known addiction to gambling ever since he was very young. The Wall Street star was once said to drop around $20,000 per week just on sports gambling, while he also has a love for some of the most luxurious casinos in the world.

Ray Romano

Known by many more for his characters in 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'The Irishmen', comedy writer and actor Ray Romano was also the star of the series 'Men of a Certain Age'.

As Joe Tranelli, Romano's character suffers from chronic gambling addiction but what many don't know is that this is based on his real-life struggles. After seeking help, Tranelli (and Romano) managed to curtail the addiction.

50 Cent

One of the richest rappers in the world with an estimated fortune of some $30million, 50 Cent has been known down the years for blowing tons of his cash on sports betting.

Two of his most outrageous and successful wagers were his $500,000 bet on New York Giants to beat San Francisco 49ers and his $2million wager on Floyd "Money" Mayweather to beat Manny Pacquiao.

Victoria Coren-Mitchell

Not a well-known character to Polish gamblers, British TV star and writer Victoria Coren-Mitchell is, among many other things, a very accomplished poker player.

Coren-Mitchell was the first female player to win a title on the European Poker Tour (2006), while she also won the main European tour event in Sanremo, Italy in 2014. Her total winnings are estimated at more than £2million.

Matt Damon

A very fitting name for this list. As the star of great casino-based movies such as Ocean's Eleven and Rounders, Damon is now synonymous with gambling.

In real life however that love is even more profound. Damon is often to be seen in Las Vegas playing poker with other major celebrities, while he has also reportedly taken part in illegal tournaments in Vegas hotels.

Brad Pitt

Before starring alongside Damon in the Ocean's franchise, Brad Pitt looked at preparing by playing poker, slots and blackjack.

As it turns out, he developed a love of gambling during this period and can now be seen at various casinos playing games of all kinds for some high stakes. Without doubt, even if online poker is the only option during quarantine, Brad will be taking part!

George Clooney

Finishing off our own little Ocean's Eleven trio, the very man portraying Danny Ocean mimics his character better than any of the other stars in real life.

Clooney has been playing poker ever since he was a kid and is now quite adept at it, even once thinking seriously about opening up a new casino of his own in Las Vegas. We get the impression online poker just won't cut it for this guy, but he's bound to give it a go anyway.

Conclusion

Celebrity gambling addicts are always fascinating characters. Some are castigated for throwing their money away, while others are revered for their skill around the poker table. Whatever your thoughts, there is no doubt these seven are among the most prominent celebrity gamblers around.