There are many footballers who like to gamble. They turn to casinos because gambling in the sport they play is not allowed and can lead to severe penalties, especially in English football. Gambling can be great fun, of course, but it has to be kept under control. This has not always been the case with every gambler, but they are just people, like all of us.
Playing in casinos is one of the most popular activities for many professional players, as well as for the general public. And also playing casino games is so easy nowadays – if you can't get to the casino, you can always play online. So let's see – gameseek.co.uk shares some of the top footballers who enjoy to play casino games.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Is there anything this great player is not good at? As well as being one of the best players in the world, Ronaldo is also a poker expert. He has been playing for years and when he is not on the field, he is often seen in casinos. Ronaldo, along with other famous footballers, often participates in advertising campaigns for major casinos.
James Maddison
It is a known fact that the Leicester City midfielder enjoys casino games. He was recently spotted playing at a local casino in Leicester. Maddison seemed to be having a good evening playing his favorite games.
Mario Balotelli
The Italian striker won over £ 25,000 at Casino 235 in Manchester in 2011, mainly at the roulette table. There are rumors that he gave the waiter a tip of £1,000 and then the same amount to a homeless man outside the casino.
Wayne Rooney
During his stay in the United States, the former England international did not mind spending an evening at a casino. The problem with this was not any potential losses, but rather the reaction of his wife Colleen, who did not like him to play. Maybe he doesn't need it anyway, as his salary as a Derby County manager is colossal.
Gigi Buffon
It is known that this Italian goalkeeper likes to play poker. He is a great specialist in trying to keep his emotions hidden, even if he accidentally holds a winning hand. He is such a big fan of the game that Buffon became an ambassador for PokerStars.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The Swedish legend not only plays for AC Milan, but also likes casino games. The striker is not just looking for success on the football field. He was a global ambassador for the Swedish online betting company Bethard. He even received an offer from PokerStars to become their ambassador too, but declined it.
Scott Davies
Scott Davies is a player who has seen the darker side of gambling, but fortunately he managed to recover. The English goalkeeper admitted big losses from casino bets after he started earning big salaries, most of which he invested in his bets. Along with many other players, he now helps and advises others who have had similar problems and are recovering from gambling addiction.
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