Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg Enjoys Stakes at Low-Cost Poker Tables in Sin City's Casinos
Chillin' with the High Rollers: Zuck's Casual Poker Game
The billionaire tech tycoon, Mark Zuckerberg, known for his low-key lifestyle, was spotted playing poker at the ritzy Wynn Las Vegas. With a net worth of a cool $207bn, the $2/$5 stakes were just pocket change for Zucky. In the footage shared on his Instagram stories, he's seen raking in a hefty pot, earnin' himself some serious applause from his fellow players. One of the lucky contestants in this cozy game was none other than the Australian UFC fighter, Alexander Volkanovski.
Zuckerberg was there for UFC 313, accompanied by his better half, after showing a newfound interest in mixed martial arts (MMA) in recent years. His latest fanboy moment was last year, when he cheered Volkanovski on from the sidelines during his bout against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298.
UFC devotees have fueled a little myth of their own, dubbing it the "Zuck Curse." They believe there's a strange connection between the Facebook founder and a series of fighters who've gone on a losing streak post-photoshoot with Zuckerberg. Volkanovski, Kai Wurm, Israel Adesanya, and the most recent, Alex Pereira, are all part of this supposed curse.
Though Zuck hasn't cracked open about his poker skills much in the past, he did share some thoughts on the game during his podcast chat with Joe Rogan. He discussed the potential of VR technology that would make players feel like they're at a real poker table, even when lounging at home.
Nowhere to be seen is any solid evidence tying Zuckerberg's presence at UFC events to a negative impact on fighter performance or a curse among fans. Mark's interactions with the fighters and his public engagements at UFC events are usually highlighted due to his celebrity status and growing interest in the martial arts community. His visibility in the scene hasn't shown any signs of lucky or unlucky charms tied to his attendance at UFC fights. The "Zuck Curse" seems to be a speculative or amusing fan theory with no factual support in current reporting or fighter interviews.
In the realm of casino culture, Mark Zuckerberg's poker game at the Wynn Las Vegas, a hotspot for casino-and-gambling, showcased his enthusiasm for casual casino-games like poker. His high-stakes poker game in Las Vegas has connections to the UFC community, with Alexander Volkanovski, a UFC fighter, also present.
