With their high status and boatloads of cash, it’s no surprise that many celebrities enjoy gambling in their free time. You may have heard stories about rock stars or NBA players but the truth is, many female celebs do the same. Here are just a few of them.
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Madonna Loves Roulette
Madonna has toured all over the world, finding casinos wherever she can. She was seen a few times, despite preferring private rooms to the casino floor (they tend to be necessary when you reach one-name celebrity status).
She hasn’t spoken about it much but it isn’t a secret either, we even know that roulette is her favourite game to play when she’s at the casino. When Madonna was at the height of her fame, she had to jet to the Bellagio to find her games. Fortunately, iGaming has come a long way since then and so everybody can play roulette online for real money. Not only do online casinos allow people to play much loved classics like roulette from the comfort of their own homes, but they also have a wide variety of games from European Roulette to themed titles like Age of the Gods Roulette.
Victoria Coren Mitchell was a Poker Ambassador
Next, we have someone closer to home - Victoria Coren got her start in journalism before rising to prominence in the European poker scene. Since then, though, most would know her for presenting the quiz show Only Connect and may not be aware of her background. She has also been around the whole British panel show circuit, along with her husband, comedian David Mitchell.
Coren Mitchell’s first big win was at the European Poker Tour London 2006, where she became the first female EPT winner. Then she’d become the first player ever, male or female, to win two EPT titles after carrying their 2014 San Remo event. Coren Mitchell has participated in tourneys around the world, making poker history.
Jennifer Tilly Won a WSOP Bracelet
With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jennfier Tilly is one of the most accomplished female celebrities in the world of gambling. Best known as a decorated Oscars nominee and a voice actress in many movies, Tilly is the 2005 World Series of Poker champion, which means she also has one of those shiny, coveted bracelets.
She’s participated in many events, with some fake retirements and comebacks along the way. Like Coren Mitchell, Tilly also contributed to magazines and other gambler scene media surrounding poker. She is also in a long-term relationship with Phil Laak, who is a pro poker player himself.
Other honourable mentions include Shannon Elizabeth, who donates her proceeds to charity, along with bigger stars like Paris Hilton who enjoys high-stakes blackjack. Pamela Anderson and Carrie Underwood have also made wins through slot machines, showing that they have spent some time at the one-armed bandit. However, while these big names have spent time gambling, they haven’t had quite the same impact as the likes of Coren or Tilly.