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Blackjack is fast-paced, (can be) high stakes, and plenty of fun. Who ever thought counting to 21 would prove to be so thrilling? Because of the relatively easy type of gameplay, it’s something everyone can enjoy. It’s not pure chance, like slots, and there are not too many rules to remember, like poker. Have you got the blackjack bug? These celebrities such have it…
1. Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is probably the most well-known blackjack cowboy on our list. A superstar in the movie industry and now one half of the Bennifer reunion with new wife JLo, Ben’s certainly done some gambling in his life. And it appears he is a clever guy, too. Ben is currently banned for life from the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Why, you ask? Well, that’d be for counting cards. To stop players like Ben from counting cards and getting the upper hand, casinos now employ more decks in a shoe to make it almost impossible to do.
2. Matt Damon
Following after Ben is his long-time pal, Matt Damon. You see, despite Ben’s obvious talent for cards, it was Matt who got cast as the lead in the 1998 drama, Rounders. If you’ve seen the movie you may be a little confused – wasn’t it about poker? Yes, that’s true, however Matt admitted during press later on in life that he’d used some tricks of the trade he picked up in the movie at casinos. He even played blackjack against Jimmy Kimmel’s Aunt Chippy live on air – and won.
3. Luke Bryan
Country singer Luke Bryan recently opened up to Audacity’s Rob and Holly about an amazing tale of his: one that begins by sitting around the blackjack table in Vegas. With a day off in the town and waiting for a Georgia Bulldogs game to start, he found himself in the hot seat at a casino. In just six minutes – according to Luke, he’d won an astonishing 14 hands in a row and netted himself a cool $60,000. Not bad for a few mere minutes of play.
4. Floyd Mayweather
Known for being undefeated in the ring, boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather is a flashing type who is always up to something fun. So it probably will come to the surprise of nobody that the man loves to partake in a bit of blackjack. Mayweather has participated in tournaments and placed well, and has even been the face of online gaming houses offering casino games for play.
5. Dana White
While he may not be that well known outside of UFC circles, Dana White is next on our list. The UFC president is another person who is super wealthy in the fighting world and isn’t afraid to splash his cash on the things that thrill him – like blackjack. One of his best stories involves receiving a belt from the Palms for winning over $1 million in just one night of playing at the casino! It’s eyewatering to think what the man is capable of on the casino floor.
6. Michael Jordan
Basketball isn’t the only thing that Michael Jordan is super talented at. He’s also a bit of a legend in blackjack circles for his play. According to one account by baseball player Mark Grace, he once witnessed Jordan throwing down tens of thousands in bets per hand, playing by himself on a riverboat casino that was roped off specifically for his gaming pleasure. While he’s said to be a big gamer, the ex-baller says that he has a competition problem rather than a problem with gambling.
7. Caroline Rhea
Stand-up comedian Caroline Rhea is a class act who’s most well-known for her time playing Hilda Spellmen, the aunt on Sabrina the Teenage Witch in the 1990s. However you may also have seen her featured in some other TV shows – like Celebrity Poker Showdown, Celebrity Blackjack and World Series of Blackjack. In fact, Caroline’s pretty handy with the cards. She managed to take out the top position in Season One of Celebrity Blackjack, with her winnings going to her favorite charity, the Much Love Animal Rescue and Project ALS.
We know of the few celebs who are successful when it comes to playing blackjack. But for each who knows how to play skilfully, there are dozens of celebs with no clue. We know for a fact that they tend to play online, and take advantage of $100 bonuses, and lose it all in one sitting. Always remember the house still has the edge even if it’s a no deposit bonus.
Celebrities, eh. While we might not have as much to drop at the blackjack tables as they do, underneath it all they’re just like us!
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