Bruno Mars Drops $50 Million in Las Vegas (and Other Celebrity Gamblers)

One of the blessings and curses of modern capitalism is the incredible amount of money that anyone can earn doing what they love. This is true of video game streamers, sports stars, and Hollywood celebrities.

What often goes hand in hand with access to a lot of cash is the desire to see how far they can push their luck when it comes to gambling. Not that it’s all about games of chance like online slots or video poker, but many A-listers prefer to test their skills and analytical abilities at poker tables and by sports betting.

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Bruno Mars is the latest celebrity to make gambling news headlines, just not for winning big.

The charismatic singer-songwriter reportedly has a net worth of $175 million and an empire that turns over over $90 million annually. His Park MGM Las Vegas residency has significantly contributed to this figure over the last few years.

While the residency was initially a boon to the performer, netting him $1,5 million per performance, it has turned slightly sour, with reports that he owes the casino and resort more than $50 million in poker losses.

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The other side of the celebrity-casino crossover is those who, while enjoying gambling online, land lucrative roles as ambassadors. This partnership has become especially popular with crypto casinos, which have the backing they need to land leading celebrity partners.

Our top online gambling endorsements include:

• Drake: Another world-class musician known for his love affair with crypto casino gambling is Drake. Not only has the Canadian R&B star dropped more than $1 billion with Stake Casino, but he was dragged into their operator's brand name dispute in Australia.
• Snoop Dogg: King of the High Life and incredible rap songs like 'Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)’ and ‘Gin and Juice’ is well known for his entrepreneurial spirit and love of gambling. Bringing these passions together saw him repping Roobet as their Chief Ganjaroo.
• Connor McGregor: The Notorious is as well known for his enormous ego as he is for his fast fists. He is also the first MMA fighter to become the brand ambassador for a crypto casino, dropping $1 million in less than 90 minutes while live streaming on Kick.com.
• Mike Tyson: One of the most impressive fighters of all time, Tyson is getting ready to return to the ring at 58! Not only that, but Iron Mike signed as the Rabona casino ambassador earlier this year.

We could never conclude an article about celebrity casino partnerships without mentioning the beloved tough guy, Vinnie Jones. The actor is the face of a series of Vinnie Jones-branded casino games by Real Dealer Studios. During each round, Jones regales players with stories from his past and jibes about their playing.