Celebrities & Poker Pros
There is no denying that poker pros and professional gamblers lead colorful lives. Here we cover their triumphs, failures, highs and lows. If you want to learn about the latest gossip, scandal, or tournament conquests, then look no further.
All the Biggest Celebrity Endorsements During the US Presidential Election
After one of the most intense and unexpected presidential races in US history, Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected as President for a second, non-consecutive term in the White House. While the race was predicted to be close up until election day, Trump swept a...
November 19, 2024
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PokerStars Returns in Style to Las Vegas; Nicholas Marchington Wins Main Event
Players from around the world converged on Las Vegas over the last two weeks as part of the revived PokerStars NAPT (North American Poker Tour) at Resorts World Casino. After a “soft launch” in 2023, the event saw a ramped-up effort in 2024 that included a...
November 18, 2024
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4 min read
Team Trump Rushing Yards to the White House – Pro Athletes that Played the 2024 Presidential Elections
Whether arguing with family members on who’s going to win the 2024 presidential race, taking part in a friendly office...
November 15, 2024
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6 min read
Kamala, You’re Fired! How Trump Went from Casinos and Reality TV to the White House
Whether or not they supported President-Elect Donald Trump in the 2024 elections, millions of people from all sides of the...
November 12, 2024
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7 min read
What Ever Happened To Katrina Bookman: The Woman Who Was Denied Her $43 Million Casino Slot Machine Win?
Sure, casinos are all about having fun, but at the end of the day we’re all in it to win...
August 16, 2024
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4 min read
Dan Gamble AI: Who is he and How Does he Predict All These Winners?
Dan Gamble is an engineer who uses artificial intelligence to predict the outcome of different bets on major sporting events....
August 7, 2024
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4 min read
The Casino Moguls Cashing In on Trump’s Campaign
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But with the upcoming election looming large...
July 11, 2024
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7 min read
Meet Tim Naki: The Viral Sensation Making Millions
Tim Naki - whose real name is Tim Myers - is a Canada-based, New Zealand-born gambling streamer. Nicknamed after the...
June 24, 2024
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8 min read
Drake’s Bets: The Canadian Rapper Who Bet Over $1 Billion In 2 Months
Drake has been making waves in the online gambling industry since becoming an official ambassador for the online cryptocurrency casino, Stake.com....
May 8, 2024
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11 min read
What Ever Happened To Tommy Hyland?
Card-counting hero and blackjack legend Tommy Hyland earned a place in the Blackjack Hall of Fame back in 2002 –...
April 10, 2024
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4 min read
What Ever Happened To Brian Christopher?
On June 17 2006, Brian Christopher launched his slot-themed YouTube channel, Brian Gambles, and he hit the jackpot. His videos...
January 12, 2024
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4 min read
Top 10 Richest Poker Players In The World
In the world of high-stakes poker, the sums of money being won and lost every day are huge. The top...
January 8, 2024
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5 min read
How The Steinbrenners Became Major League Baseball’s Biggest Winners
The Steinbrenner family is worth around $4 billion and owns stakes in multiple businesses. However, most people only know them...
May 22, 2023
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6 min read
Neymar Loses $1m in an Hour During Online Casino Stream (And Laughs About it)
Soccer's very own bad boy, Neymar, is known for being eccentric, but he might have outdone himself this time. The...
March 30, 2023
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2 min read
Haralabos Voulgaris: The Story Of A World-Class Bettor
Haralabos Voulgaris is not exactly a household name, but if you follow the NBA, bet on basketball, or are seriously...
February 23, 2023
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6 min read
A Brief History Of Michael Jordan’s Gambling Habits
Michael Jordan is a big deal. The former Chicago Bulls guard has quite the collection of accolades. Alongside six NBA...
February 15, 2023
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Charming Cheat
I’ve been extremely fortunate in my career to have known and befriended many of the great names in magic and...
January 24, 2023
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5 min read
Public Enemy Number One: The Violent Life Of Mobster Dutch Schultz
A brutal mobster and ruthless racketeer, Arthur “Dutch Schultz” Flegenheimer was one of the most intimidating figures of the 1930s....
December 30, 2022
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6 min read
Gambling Legends: The Incredible Story Of Mobster Stephanie St. Clair
“Queenie,” “Madam Queen,” “Madam St. Clair,” “Queen of the Policy Rackets” - whichever of the many nicknames you know her...
December 9, 2022
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7 min read
The Top 10 Richest Soccer Players Ever
Love or loathe them, there’s no getting away from the fact that the best soccer players are paid astronomical sums....
November 16, 2022
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5 min read
Rags To Riches: How Jerry Buss Became The Greatest Owner In Sports
Dr. Jerry Buss was a larger-than-life character whose impact on US sports can still be felt today, nearly a decade...
October 22, 2022
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8 min read
Phil Ruffin: Sin City’s Self-Made Casino Mogul
Phil Ruffin is one of the most successful self-made men in Las Vegas. Not only does he have a net...
September 7, 2022
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6 min read
Bill Benter: The World’s Most Successful Gambler Who Used Math To Beat The Bookies
Unlike many other gambling legends Bill Benter does not crave the spotlight. In fact, he prefers to avoid it all...
August 12, 2022
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6 min read
Top 10 Poker Players Worth Following On Twitter
If you consider yourself a poker fan, you probably know that Twitter is the platform of choice for many pros....
July 27, 2022
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4 min read
Kerry Packer: The Life And Exploits Of Australia’s Greatest Gambler
Kerry Packer was Australia’s larger-than-life media tycoon, known for a bullish approach to business. Yet, Packer’s influence reached far beyond...
July 21, 2022
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7 min read
How Teddy Sagi Built Playtech And Became A Powerful Billionaire
Self-made billionaire and self-proclaimed family man Teddy Sagi is one of the most influential businessmen in the iGaming industry. Before...
June 20, 2022
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8 min read
How Gambler Benny Binion Built Vegas As We Know It
Las Vegas is the gambling hub of the world. When you look at this Nevada city, it’s hard to imagine...
June 2, 2022
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7 min read
Top 10 Biggest Poker Scandals Of All Time
The world of poker has seen its fair share of scandals over the years. Some have had a huge impact...
May 19, 2022
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13 min read
How Denise Coates Built The Bet365 Empire And Became Britain’s Highest-Paid Boss
Fondly referred to as the “quiet queen of online betting”, Denise Coates is one of Britain’s most successful (and understated)...
May 13, 2022
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7 min read
Gambling Legends: The Fascinating Story Of Mob Boss Bumpy Johnson
Bumpy Johnson. Bookmaker and mob boss, a drug lord and brutal murderer, devoted family man, avid reader of philosophy, poet,...
May 8, 2022
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7 min read
Gambling Legends: The Amazing Life Of Wyatt Earp
The legend and life of the man known as Wyatt Earp is as rich and colorful as the saloons and...
March 10, 2022
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4 min read
Ivan Freitez: One Of The Worst Poker Players For Angle Shooting
Some players become famous for their results, while others reach notoriety for their crazy playing styles that get them involved...
March 4, 2022
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5 min read
Drake: Gambling Addict, Or Just Stupidly Rich?
The Canadian rapper, singer and actor, Drake, is no stranger to gambling and has been known to drop wild amounts...
February 21, 2022
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2 min read
How Dan “Jungleman” Cates Went From One Extreme To The Other
If you love high-stakes poker, you most certainly know the name of Dan “Jungleman” Cates. For years, Cates has been...
February 4, 2022
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7 min read
What Ever Happened To Guy Laliberté?
One of the wonderful things about poker is that it attracts people from all walks of life. From broke students...
January 2, 2022
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7 min read
José “Girah” Macedo Poker Scandal: The Rise And Fall Of A Fake Prodigy
The stories of poker prodigies have always been very popular in the poker community. Hearing how the likes of Tom...
December 30, 2021
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6 min read
Dan Bilzerian: The Playboy And Self-Proclaimed Poker Millionaire
There are very few people in the high-stakes poker community who are as controversial as Dan Bilzerian. Loud, brazen and...
December 23, 2021
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7 min read
Christian Lusardi And The Borgata Counterfeit Chips Scandal
There are many ways to become famous in poker. Winning a big tournament will surely get you on the map,...
December 20, 2021
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5 min read
Will Kassouf: Speech Play Genius, Or Most Annoying Player Ever?
Not many poker players have managed to be as controversial as Will Kassouf. While a few names come to mind...
December 2, 2021
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7 min read
What Ever Happened To Fedor Holz?
Fedor Holz is a well-known name in high-stakes poker circles. The young German seemingly came out of nowhere and conquered...
June 23, 2021
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7 min read
Most shared Celebrities & Poker Pros
Drake’s Bets: The Canadian Rapper Who Bet Over $1 Billion In 2 Months
May 8, 2024 —
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Gambling Legends: The Fascinating Story Of Mob Boss Bumpy Johnson
May 8, 2022 —
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The Amazing Story Of The Grandma And The Longest Craps Roll In History
Mar 3, 2021 —
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