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5 Footballers Who Love Casinos

5 Footballers Who Love Casinos

Every avid gambler loves spinning the roulette wheel to win loads of money. Funny enough, famous footballers also enjoy winning a lot of money. Several popular footballers don't just play for fun and excitement. Whether it's blackjack or online slots, these players love wagering and playing their favorite games. Footballers are human beings like us.

You'll have a wonderful time if you can get into a casino and play within your budget. If you cannot access a land-based casino, you can sign up on online gambling sites thanks to the rapid advancement of technology. In this post, we are going to discuss the five footballers who love to gamble. Let' get started!

Neymar

Although he hasn't won a lot of trophies over the years, the footballer still ranks as one of the top-performing and most successful strikers of all time. He has scored more than three hundred goals for the country and the club. However, that's not all Neymar is excellent at. When not playing football, you will find him gambling.

The player is quite vocal when it comes to his love for betting. He has shared a couple of photos on his social media page while playing poker with his acquaintances. He is quite popular in the online gambling world too. He has even participated in the 2015 European Poker Tour. He is a great footballer and gambler.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is popular for his scoring skills. The Ballon d'Or winner is not just a great person on the football pitch but also in the gambling world. While gambling and football are entirely different fields, they have a few similarities. Both games require focus, determination, and skill. That's why it isn't difficult to see the Portuguese player becoming successful at gambling. You may not see him in gambling facilities most of the time. However, he does spend a lot of time at the fastest payout casino playing poker. In fact, he has said that poker is his favorite game multiple times. He has participated in poker-related commercials several times.

Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon

Gigi Buffon is one of the best Italian players in the world of football. He is not just a talented goalkeeper but also a great poker player. Like other Italians, he does spend most time improving himself to boost his wins. He has starred in several poker adverts and signed as a PokerStars ambassador. In 2006, law enforcement investigated illegal gambling activities in which he allegedly participated in. Fortunately, the charges were dropped because he was found innocent.

Diego Maradona

Diego was ranked as one of the best players of all time. He is not only successful in football but also in the gambling world. The legend is quite popular in most gambling facilities. He was once reported for running an illegal facility in Buenos Aires. The player's interest in the card and other casino games cannot be compared to anything. He is among the few footballers who bet with real money. Unlike others who play for the excitement and thrills associated with it.

Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is not a stranger to publicity. Plenty of media houses have been after him for years. Rooney had been a frequent visitor at a casino in Manchester. Journalists reported that he would switch between Blackjack and Roulette and end up spending close to 500000 pounds before going home. While this is a huge amount of money, it is not much for him. The number of alternatives that were on his hands was staggering. There were also online casino games in which he would have participated in the comfort of his home.

Bonus Player: Michael Chopra

The popular football player enjoyed his career during the football tournaments. However, he often struggled to choose between football and gambling. He has placed bets worth over 2 million dollars over his gambling life. After the striker joined Sunderland, he continued gambling to repay his debts and win more money. The striker has faced charges a couple of times for suspicious betting activity by the British Horseracing Authority. He continues to play sparingly even after his retirement.

Conclusion

Gambling is one of the best leisure activities to indulge in during your free time. However, you should keep it under control. Most footballers who engage in the activity tend to do it for the rest of their lives. Even if they are loaded, they are human beings. The thrill that comes with gambling is what most of them are after. Thanks to the rapid advancement of technology, you can access your favorite games in the comfort of your home especially now that we are in the middle of a pandemic. You can choose to play for fun or bet with real money.

Author Bio:

Paul Calderon is a popular writer. He is interested in sport, music, and art. He enjoys writing about sports and games, and working out during his free time.




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