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The High Roller Lifestyle: Stories from the Elite World of Gambling
The world of high roller casinos is a world where the gambling extravaganza reaches new heights. Although there’s no designated ‘high roller club’ one can join, it’s a community where only real high stakes players can join.
Hollywood’s Biggest High Stakes Poker Players: Where Are They Now
Back in 2011, Toby Maguire was all the rage in the world of celebrity high stakes poker while taking on the lucrative role of Spider Man in film. Maguire played a prominent role in the underground games that would go on to hit the big screen later on as "Molly's Game".
Batman Banned: Ben Affleck Banned From Playing Blackjack at Hard Rock Casino
Hollywood star Ben Affleck has been banned from playing blackjack the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas because he is “too good”.
The 41-year-old actor, who has starred in various gambling themed films, was stopped from playing the popular casino table game Friday night and was advised he could continue playing other games.
Paris Hilton Wins $50k in Blackjack at Atlantic City Casino Following DJ Gig
Socialite, reality TV star, pop singer and now….DJ, Paris Hilton, reportedly won $50,000 playing blackjack at an Atlantic City casino immediately following a DJ Gig in the seaside gambling resort that paid out $100,000.
Hilton won the money Saturday night according to TMZ.com.
Paris kicked off her residency at Harrah's "Pool After Dark" with a blowout -- DJ'ing for a sold out crowd -- and sources tell TMZ, she got paid $100,000 for the job.
High Stakes Poker: Why Michelle Monaghan had to Pass Up on Pot-Filled Invite (Video)
Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey and Willie Nelson recently invited actress Michelle Monaghan to a game of poker, but Michelle was pregnant and had to pass.
So no playing poker when prego by doctor’s orders?
Forget Santa Calls – Get Calls From Charlie Sheen, Justin Beiber Or Reggie Bush
In what is clearly a naughty or nice special, a new service, Celebcalls is offering kids of all ages Christmas calls from such charming characters as Justin Bieber, Charlie Sheen, Snoop Dogg, and Ice-T.
With their Send Santa Calls program, for only $4.99 celebs call with a customized, personalized message.
Paris Hilton Wins $30K Playing Blackjack
Her former beau Rick Solomon claimed to be an online gambling kingpin early on in his illustrious career. Now Paris Hilton is winning big at the Vegas casinos.
Celebrating her 31st birthday, the socialite declared on her Twitter page she had just won $30,000 at the Blackjack tables. Way to go Paris!
‘Girls Gone Wild’ Creator Joe Francis Will Only Have to Pay Steve Wynn $21 Million
Good news for ‘Girls Gone Wild’ creator Joe Francis….well sort of.
Turns out he won’t have to pay casino mogul Steve Wynn $40 million after all.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Joanne O'Donnell issued the ruling Friday, reducing the jury award in a defamation suit by $21 million.
Pam Anderson is Back With BamPoker.com
Pam Anderson got into the online poker game a few years back – courtesy of Doyle Brunson - and that lasted about a month as the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was passed shortly thereafter.
Now Pamela Anderson is back with BamPoker.com, part of the Facebook social gaming market.
Social casino games are reportedly played by 13 percent of all gamers.
Celebrities at The 2012 World Series of Poker Include Matt Damon, Brad Garrett, Ben Affleck
The 2012 World Series of Poker is already bringing out big name Hollywood celebrities to play, among them Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Tilly, Brad Garrett, “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon, rapper Nelly and Jason Alexander, just to name a few.
Last year Simon, who was once married to Jennifer Tilly, made it relatively deep in the Main Event ahead of his fellow Hollywood colleagues.
Spiderman Toby Maguire Victims Recover Out of Court in High Stakes Poker Ponzi Scheme
Toby Maguire, who is best known for his role of Spiderman in that comic strip film franchise, has fully settled with victims in a highly publicized ponzi scheme involving Hollywood underground high stakes poker games.
Pokerist Texas Hold’em Mobile Game Announces Deal With Carmen Electra
Entertainer Carmen Electra has become the new face of the popular Pokerist Texas Hold’em hand held mobile game.
Electra that will see the long-time Poker fan appearing throughout its multi-platform Texas Hold ‘Em Poker game, Pokerist Texas Poker. As the “face” of the game, Carmen Electra will greet players in the game’s loading screen, Main menu, as the poker teacher inside the game’s tutorial, and as the dealer at each table inside the game.
Casino Hires Robert De Niro as Celebrity Flack
You talkin' to me?
A casino in South Korea hopes you'll be listening!
The Paradise Walker-Hill Casino in Seoul, South Korea, has announced that it has hired actor Robert De Niro to serve as a paid celebrity spokesman for the casino.
The casino, which is South Korea's oldest and is open to foreigners only--meaning no South Koreans are allowed in--is located in the Sheraton Walker-Hill Hotel, a luxury hotel in Seoul that is popular with tourists and foreign business people.
Paris Hilton Wins $30k Gambling in Vegas on 30th Birthday
(PTI) - Socialite Paris Hilton had extra reason to celebrate during her birthday trip to Las Vegas after winning USD 30,000 on a game of blackjack.
The heiress jetted off to Sin City with her family to mark her turning 31 on February 17, and Hilton won the lump sum when they headed out to the Wynn casino for the evening.
In a series of posts on her Twitter page, she writes, "Just won 30k playing blackjack at Wynn Las Vegas! Yes! Birthday girl's luck! I love gambling!
Former Singer, Drug Addict Robbie Williams Helps Launch Online Poker Site
Famed pop singer and former drug addict Robbie Williams is lending his face and name to a newly launched online poker site, drawing criticism from Liberal Democrat MP Tessa Munt and others.
Ms. Munt told The Daily Mail: 'I’m outraged by this. It directly targets his fans, including children. The money he makes should go to addiction charities.'
Spiderman Star to Appear in Court Over Poker Ponzi Scheme
Spiderman star Toby Maguire is set to appear in a court hearing over an elaborate poker ponzi scheme he took part in.
Country Music Stars George Jones and Randy Owen Caught up in Alabama Gambling Probe
Country music stars George Jones and Randy Owen are the latest to be caught up in an Alabama “vote buying” political gambling corruption probe.
The two men offered to perform with a former recording artist-turned-state lawmaker in Alabama in exchange for his vote on pro-gambling legislation. Fittingly, Owen is the lead singer for the long established country music group Alabama.
Johnny Sack Endorsing Online Gambling Business: Pay Per Head Reduced Pricing
PayPerHead.com Launches new pricing, a new site, and a new campaign featuring Soprano's Johnny Sack
PayPerHead.com, an online sportsbook service provider for local agents, today unveiled a new site and a new price-led campaign featuring Vince Curatola, Johnny Sack of The Sopranos fame.
Simpsons Creator Among Top 30 Chip Leaders at Day 3 of 2011 WSOP
Big Name Celebrity to Become Spokesperson for Online Gambling Site Next Week
Some Investors Lost Life Savings in Spiderman High Stakes Poker Ponzi Scheme
Spiderman, Matt Damon, Ben Afleck Could Face Jail Time for High Stakes Poker Scheme
Spider Man Toby Maguire Caught Up in Web of Deception Over High Stakes Poker Games
Star of the hit film franchise Spider Man, Toby Maguire, is being sued for illegal gambling according to TMZ.com.
Celebrity Apprentice Finalist Annie Duke Trashes Donald Trump
Female Poker Pro Vanessa Selbst Wants Matt Damon to Play her in Movie Role
Jenny Woo & Charlie Sheen Betting Props
Famous Korean Singer TV Personality Shin Jung-Hwan Wanted on Gambling Charges
Charlie Sheen Twitter Followers Hits 3 Million: Latest Odds
2011 LA Poker Classic Celebrity Tournament Features Big Names: Dean Cain, Jennifer Tilly, More
The lineup is set for the Los Angeles Poker Classic Celebrity Tournament, which is to be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California, USA.
