6 Famous People Who Spend Their Free Time Gambling

You may pride yourself on your cool mien and faultless poker look at the gambling club, however would you keep a similar chill disposition on the off chance that you were over the table from your most loved silver screen stars? This circumstance isn't as unlikely as it might appear. With their plenitude of extra cash and inclination toward hazard taking, many real superstars love to invest their free energy betting. Here are a couple of acclaimed names who jump at the chance to visit gaming tables.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon has assumed a key part in a few films that inside around betting. He had a noteworthy part as a high stakes poker player in the 1998 film "Rounders," which he purportedly arranged for with $25,000 in poker wagers. He was likewise a key character in the clubhouse focused heist films "Sea's 11," "Sea's 12," and "Sea's 13." Damon is said to play Texas Hold'em in private recreations with different stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Ben Affleck.

Pamela Anderson

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Pamela Anderson’s love affair with gambling is as steamy as you’d expect. She shared one of her tales at the tables on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” saying that she paid off a poker debt of around $250 grand with some smooching. She’s also known for a love of the simpler things. Pamela can happily settle into the hypnotic spin of the slot machines when she’s not trying her hand at poker.

Pete Rose

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Pete Rose is best known for his baseball achievements, achieving a record 

number of hits and playing in the MLB All-Star Game 17 times. However, stepping up to the plate isn’t the only way he likes to enjoy the game. Rose is also known as an avid gambler, placing bets on baseball games. He caused quite a scandal when his activities were uncovered gambling on games while employed by the Reds. Though gambling is a pastime popular through the ages, it didn’t reflect well on this star’s career.

Charlie Sheen

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Well-known for indulging his vices, Charlie Sheen held a passion for gambling

that had him shelling out $200,000 a week according to ex-wife Denise Richards. Sheen enjoyed gambling on sports as well as playing poker. The playboy has reportedly given up on the pastime.

Ben Affleck

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When Ben Affleck hits the poker and blackjack tables, he makes a big impression. The star reportedly won $800,000 in one night, wagering $60,000 on blackjack. At the end of the evening, he tipped the casino staff $150,000. In 2004, he won the California State Poker Championship. Affleck, like all gamblers, doesn’t always come out ahead On another night, he lost $400,000 on one poker hand. This star certainly knows how to go big when he’s gambling From slots to poker tables, celebrities are drawn to all the beguiling elements of the casino atmosphere. With their deep pockets, they’re plenty of fun to watch, though you may not have the cash to pony up for a game with them. If you’re frequenting big casinos, it’s worth keeping your eyes open. You never know who you might spot.

Nelly

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He has sold over 21 million albums in the United States alone

But rap artist Nelly might have gotten himself in a spot of trouble 

if his ex-manager is to be believed

The 36-year-old Country Grammar singer, whose real name is Cornell Jones Jr,  has reportedly lost all his money due to a gambling problem and faces 

losing his home to foreclosure because of the debt.