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Famous Professional Gamblers and High Rollers in History

Tags: Adnan Khashoggi, Archie Karas, Billy Walters, Charles Barkley, high stakes, Phil Ivey, poker legends, Sultan of Brunei.
Posted on 08 March 2024 by "T".

Throughout history, several high rollers have captured the imagination with their extravagant wagers and lifestyles.

Here are a few noteworthy figures:

 

1. Archie Karas

Nicknamed "The Greek," Karas is famous for his incredible $40 million upswing in just three years, starting with only $50. He achieved this feat through a combination of poker, pool, and baccarat, showcasing exceptional skill and luck. However, his fortune eventually took a turn, and he lost most of his winnings in later years.

 

2. Phil Ivey

Considered one of the greatest poker players of all time, Ivey has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets and amassed significant wealth through his poker successes. However, he has also faced controversy for his involvement in an edge-sorting case at a baccarat table, where he allegedly exploited minor imperfections in the cards to gain an advantage.

 

3. Billy Walters

This sports betting legend is widely regarded as one of the most successful sports bettors in history. Using his analytical skills and vast knowledge of sports, Walters has accumulated a substantial fortune through well-calculated wagers.

 

4. Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley is one of the most famous basketball players of all time and he earned his place in the NBA hall of fame. However, outside the basketball court, he is also known for his high roller gambling. Barkley is believed to have lost over $30 million in casinos. He is transparent about his gambling activities to the public, having admitted to love playing blackjack.

 

5. Adnan Khashoggi

Adnan Khashoggi is the son of the personal physician to the King of Saudi. He almost seemed like a character from a spy movie, having made his money as an international arms dealer; however, most of it was spent in gambling. At one point, his wealth reached $4 billion, so it's no surprise that the man was betting really big. A passionate gambler who happened to be a very skilled one as well, Khashoggi was a nightmare to casinos whenever he graced their grounds. According to stories, Khashoggi at one time had such a solid winning streak that profits at the Hilton casino organization dropped by 20% in the same period.

 

6. Sultan of Brunei

The Sultan of Brunei is famous for being one of the wealthiest persons in the world. Along with a passion for cars, he is also a highly enthusiastic gambler. Estimated to have a net worth of $20 billion, no wonder he can afford to indulge his passions. The Sultan of Brunei frequently visits casinos in Las Vegas and London, and he has been reported to bet as high as $1 million per day when he visits. He mainly played baccarat and go on secret trips where he would spend a long time playing at the tables and taking advantage of all the comps given to him by the casinos.

These are just a few examples, and countless other high rollers have left their mark on the world of gambling. It's important to remember that gambling can be risky and addictive, and these individuals represent both the potential rewards and the inherent dangers associated with high-stakes gambling.

While their stories may sound inspiring, it is still important to approach gambling with caution and always make informed decisions.

 


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 dule-vu27/03/2024 06:51:51 GMT
this they talk abut famous players, sports players, sultan and people like this, who have money and gamble a lot! so not names that nobody know about them anything!
 geseco1228/03/2024 04:21:23 GMT
People who have a lot of money are the ones who really play big games in poker, there is great tension for the professionals who play these high games, for millionaires they have no pressure, for this they don't care if they win or lose millions of dollars.
 dule-vu28/03/2024 06:24:30 GMT
Its not just poker! More money this players in news spend on other table games in casino, then most of players in poker!
 geseco1229/03/2024 04:26:50 GMT
That's right, they not only play poker but also other casino games, this is exciting for everyone, seeing how much money is moved in these games makes us think that sometimes money is not the only thing they are thinking about, I want say that it is worth playing and losing a lot of money.
 dule-vu29/03/2024 06:12:14 GMT
How is worth to play and to lose lot of money! Please explain this and that its not writing every day for 10 points!
Once is that they play to enjoy, to have fun or they are addicted, but how worth to lose lot of money?
 geseco1230/03/2024 22:08:04 GMT
What I wanted to say is that playing poker is always exciting for everyone and even more so when you don't have the pressure to win, like a millionaire who is just having fun and doesn't mind losing millions of money.
 dule-vu30/03/2024 22:16:35 GMT
Will say again, its not just about poker! Most of them play other table games!
 geseco1201/04/2024 03:16:33 GMT
That's right, it's not just poker, they also play other types of games, there we don't know how much they win or how much they lose, but what we do know is that a lot of money moves, that's why high-level poker is more exciting. .
 dule-vu01/04/2024 05:25:04 GMT
Find another thread please! Its not for you!
 iskander75501/04/2024 09:39:43 GMT
crazy players
 dule-vu01/04/2024 09:40:36 GMT
Oh yeah!
 xpatrick01/04/2024 19:58:27 GMT
There was rakeback on these sites, you just needed to keep the balance to make a lot of money!
 dule-vu01/04/2024 20:10:46 GMT
What rakeback have with spending million in live casino?
 geseco1202/04/2024 04:35:12 GMT
For me, the player who has had a great performance and also won a lot of money is Phil Ivey. Considered one of the best poker players of all time, Ivey has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, crazy, but he has also Wrapped in controversies, until now it was valid playing the biggest tournaments.
 dule-vu02/04/2024 05:12:05 GMT
He had that story about money that he need to back to casino, but he made a deal!
 geseco1203/04/2024 06:23:32 GMT
There was a controversy with that casino, but I think it was resolved in the end, now he is playing big tournaments and can be seen in Las Vegas in the main casinos of that country, he is by far the best player, we will see him at a high level for a long time.
 dule-vu03/04/2024 06:29:46 GMT
too many pages and posts about same thing!
 geseco1204/04/2024 15:51:09 GMT
I think this thread is closing, there have been many posts about the same thing, you're right, but it was a nice conversation between millionaire players and also millionaire people who play poker for fun, this will surely continue.
 dule-vu04/04/2024 15:59:18 GMT
Ofcourse!
 geseco1206/04/2024 20:47:31 GMT
but it should no longer be commented, my comment is the last, I no longer hope that after my comment there will be another, I think this thread has ended today, I hope there is not another one.
 CALICUL06/04/2024 20:54:47 GMT
it's a really impressive and it's a real life lesson. People can do a lot if they are taught and some even become masters. These games are nice and professional players had and have many followers all over the world.
 geseco1210/04/2024 04:25:58 GMT
That's right, these professionals have many followers around the world, they have earned a name for how good they are at playing poker at a high level, they started from scratch and now they are at a high level, that is highly valued.
 dule-vu10/04/2024 06:14:15 GMT
over month old thread and 4 pages just to collect 10 points every day!
 SickCallJoe29/04/2024 19:13:34 GMT
Foubd this part very interesting: He achieved this feat through a combination of poker, pool, and baccarat, showcasing exceptional skill and luck. However, his fortune eventually took a turn, and he lost most of his winnings in later years.

A true gambler
 dule-vu29/04/2024 19:17:21 GMT
Lot oe gamblers do same!

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