Many people often profess to be unlucky in life. No matter how hard they try, successes elude them at almost every corner. And yet, others seem to have been blessed with a constant lucky streak, winning at just about anything. Luck, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary, is “success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s own actions.” Gambling is one of those endeavors where luck is at the forefront, and perhaps a bit of skill too.
Whether you think it takes luck or skill, or perhaps a little bit of both, there is no denying that some people have had greater success at gambling than others. According to Gambling Industry News, the U.S. gambling industry has an estimated 57 million active gamblers, which includes celebrities, some who love to gamble and whether lucky or skillful, are quite good at it. (Unlike these unlucky celebrities who died broke.)
To assemble a list of modern-day celebrities with unbelievable gambling wins, concentrating on those who have been particularly successful, 24/7 Tempo reviewed a study published by CasinoBankingMethods.com, a guide to online casino banking options. The site’s researchers used a variety of sources, including search results, news reports, and publicly disclosed information, to identify celebrities who enjoy gambling, then focused on those who had won significant amounts of money. They then determined their major winnings, their preferred gambling games, and the extent to which their winnings contributed to their net worth.
Here are modern-day celebrities with unbelievable gambling wins:
10. Paris Hilton
- Type of gambling: Blackjack
- Winnings: $80,000
- Net worth: $300 million
9. Ashton Kutcher
- Type of gambling: Sports betting (college footfall)
- Winnings: $750,000
- Net worth: $200 million
8. Ben Affleck
- Type of gambling: Blackjack
- Winnings: $940,000
- Net worth: $150 million
7. 50 Cent
- Type of gambling: Blackjack
- Winnings: $1 million
- Net worth: $40 million
6. Dana White
- Type of gambling: Blackjack
- Winnings: $2 million
- Net worth: $500 million
5. Floyd Mayweather
- Type of gambling: Blackjack
- Winnings: $5.9 million
- Net worth: $400 million
4. Cameron Diaz
- Type of gambling: Slot machines
- Winnings: $25 million
- Net worth: $140 million
3. Leonardo DiCaprio
- Type of gambling: Poker, slot machines
- Winnings: $33 million
- Net worth: $300 million
2. Tobey Maguire
- Type of gambling: Poker
- Winnings: $40 million
- Net worth: $75 million
1. Drake
- Type of gambling: Roulette
- Winnings: $70 million
- Net worth: $250 million